Goddess
Chamunda Mataji Temple is dedicated, Goddess Chamunda Devi who is an incarnation of Goddess Shakti. Chamunda Devi is the Kuldevi of many Hindu families in Gujarat. The idol of Goddess Chamunda at this temple is self-manifested.
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 |
|---|---|---|
 Chotila Bus Stand |
3.1 KM | 1800-233666666 |
 Than Junction |
21.6 KM | 139 |
 Rajkot Greenfield International Airport |
23.6 KM | 02812-451849 |
Architecture
Situated on top of the hill, Chamunda Mataji Temple possesses a unique architectural style. The reason for constructing the temple in such high altitude is to make certain physical stress for the devotees to worship goddess Chamunda. There is almost 700 stone made steps that lead to the temple. The steps were roofed by shade before five years and gradually damaged with time. Nevertheless, the entire walkway has been constructed again with fences and a new shade for delivering comfort to the devotees.
Religious Significance
The mythology of mother Chamunda was recorded in Durga Sapt Shati scripture. Legend states that once two demons named Chand and Mund commanded a huge force with weaponry on being ordered by demon kings Shumbh and Nishumbh. At that time, goddess Chamunda emerged as Chandika from goddess Kaushiki, a Hindu divinity affiliated to power, to eliminate the two demons, Chand and Mund. Chandika fought a ferocious battle with those demons and eventually slaughtered them. She took the slain heads of the two daemons to goddess Kaushiki. Goddess Kaushiki enormously contented with such victory and blessed Chandika. Afterward, goddess Chandika was given upon the label of Chamunda for honoring the triumph over demons.
In a later incident, goddess Durga made Matrikas, a group of goddesses from herself and with the assistance of Matrikas she killed the demon forces of Shumbh and Nishumbh. In this description, goddess Kali was defined as a Matrika who drunk all the blood of a demon named Raktabija. Raktabija had an advantage that whenever a drop of his blood fell on the ground a new demon will be born on that immediate spot. Therefore, after defeating such a strong demon, goddess Kali was also given the label of Chamunda.
In accordance with another story of Matsya Puran, lord Shiv created Chamunda along with other Matrikas for killing a demon named Andhakasura. He also possessed a similar ability of the demon Raktabija for creating a demon from the blood. Thus, Chamunda along with other Matrikas drank every drop of blood from the demon Andhakasura and eventually supported lord Shiv to kill him. Having drunk the blood, Chamunda's appearance changed to blood-red color.
History
This temple is believed to be built around 600 Years ago. Chotila was known as Chotgadh in ancient times. It was originally a holding of the Sodha Parmars, but was seized from Jagsio Parmar by the Khachar Kathis who made it one of their principal seats. Most of the Khachar Kathis trace their origin to the Chotila house. Chotila was acquired by the Kathis in 1566 AD. It is the head quarters of an Agency thana during British period. During there period temple was emerged as per locals belief.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings |
|---|---|
| All Days | 05:00 AM - 07:30 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 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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