The Mandir of Sundha Mata situated in the Sundha hills of Jalore. Situated at an altitude of more than 1200 meters, this temple is a sacred religious site. Devotees coming from different states to visit Sundha Mata bring broken idols with them and leave them on the mountain.
History of this Temple
Jalore Sundha Mata Mandir is more than 900 years old. Apart from this, a Shivling is installed near the idol of Chamunda Mata. There is a history associated with the temple, which adds to its importance. After the Battle of Haldighati in the year 1576, Mewar ruler Maharana Pratap took shelter of Sundha Mata during his days of distress. It is also said that the Chauhan rulers of Jalore had special respect for Sundha Mata. Because of this devotion, Uday Singh’s son Chachigdev got this temple constructed in Samvat 1312. The first inscription here is from 1262 AD which describes the victory of the Chauhans and the fall of the Parmars. The second inscription is from 1326 and the third from 1727.
How To reach Sundha Mata Temple, Jalore, Rajasthan
As Sundha Mata temple is popular pilgrimage center and also becomes famous tourist destination due to natural beauty of hill, waterfall and Sand Mountain. Sundha Mata Ropeway timings and steps are well developed to reach to top of hill for Darshan of Sundha Mata. Devotee has to climb around 500 steps to reach to top. Sundha Mata is well connected via road, rail and air network with all major cities of Rajasthan and Gujarat. The nearest Railway Station Marwar Kori at 13 KM. The nearest airport is Udaipur Airport at 215 KM and nearest major bus stop is at Bhinmat at 22 km away.
