Bhadwa Mata Temple, Bhadwa

BHADWARMATA TEMPLE

Bhadwa, Nimach, Madhya Pradesh, India

Goddess

This temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhadwa Mata. The Bhadwa Mata murti is swayambhu – that which appeared on its own. She is decorated with a huge crown. The striking feature of the murti is the big eyes. In the sanctum sanctorum, at the base of the main murti of Bhadwa Mata, there are murtis of nine Mother Goddess namely Brahmi, Maheshwari, Kaumari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Narsimhi, Indrani, Shivdatti, and Chamunda.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - April to June (45°C during day and 35°C during night)Average - May (35°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (26°C during day and 21°C during night)Monsoon season - August to October

Dress Code

For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.

Do's & Dont's

Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.

Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.

transport connections

Name	Distance	Contact Number
Mandsaur Bus Stand	30.3 KM	9959224954
Harkia Khal Railway Station	21.9 KM	139
Maharana Pratap Airport	129 KM	0755-2646001

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Harkia Khal Railway Station	21.9 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Maharana Pratap Airport	129 KM	0755-2646001

Architecture

Bhadwa Mata Temple in the sanctum sanctorum at the base of the main murti of Bhadwa Mata, there are murtis of nine Mother Goddess namely Brahmi,Maheshwari, Kaumari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Narsimhi, Indrani, Shivdatti and Chamunda. There is a miracle pond in the temple complex known as Bhadwa Mata Mandir ki Baawdi. Due to this miracle pond, the temple is also known as Arogya Teerth and was constructed with marble stones.

Religious Significance

Story of Bhadwa Mata Temple The original murti of Bhadwa Mata worshiped in the temple is believed to have been that of Ashtabhuja Mahasaraswati – Eight armed Goddess Saraswati. Later this form underwent a metamorphosis and today she is worshiped in the form of Goddess Bhagavati. The popular belief is that Mother Goddess appeared here to cure her devotees of various diseases. This is a kind and caring form of Mother Goddess Shakti. The story of the temple is associated with the temple pond here. It is believed that Mother Goddess appeared here along with the pond to help devotees who were suffering from various incurable ailments like small pox, leprosy etc.

History

The shrine in its present form was founded during the rule of the Parmar kings between 10th and 11th century AD. Additions and deletions were done during the 7th, 14th and 15th centuries. During the 17th century, the temple came under the control of Gwalior rulers. From the 7th century onwards, Bhils have been performing puja here. The present murti of Goddess worshiped in the temple was installed during the 15th century. Some parts of the present temple structure were constructed during the 14th century.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	07:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Tours

Airports

Airport Name	Distance
Shamshabad	40 KM
Lorem Ipsum	12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name	Distance
Secunderabad	10 KM
Nampally	12 KM
Begumpet	6 KM
Lingampally	20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name	Distance
MGBS	35 KM
CBS	28 KM
kukatpally	20 KM
Lingampally	30 KM
Uppal	35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Private Transport	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757