Neemach Mata Temple is valued as one of the most beautiful places in the world today and to evidence it Neemach Mataji is the best place as people who have experienced it call it a paradise. This temple of Udaipur has become an attraction over the last few years. Some people visit the temple twice a day. I usually dont visit temples situated on heights because of not to be discussed reasons. But, this time I visited the temple and thought to share my experience with you all.
Neemach Mataji is a temple located near Fateh Sagar. It is believed to be built in the year 1652-1680. It is also believed that Shree Nimcha Mata (also known as Ambaji) is the clan Goddess of the Royal family of the Maharanas. This stone idol of the Goddess is 56 inches in height and 23 inches in width. The offer idol of Lord Ganesh is 22.1 inches high and 12.1 inches wide. Outside the inner temple is a Hawan Kund for the performance of Yojna.
History
Neemach Mata Temple is located on a hill on the banks of the Fateh Sagar Lake in the city of Udaipur, Rajasthan. This temple is located on a green hill in the Dewali area of Udaipur. It has both stairs and uphill slope walk way to climb, which is around 900 metres long. It enshrines the stone idol of Neemach Mata Temple. There is also an idol of Lord Ganesh and three west-facing lions of stone Religious Places in Rajasthan.
One can have very beautiful view of whole city and its lakes from the temple as well as while climbing. The walk is pollution-free as no vehicles can enter in the hill boundary.
Neemach Mata Temple Architectural Significance
Neemach Mata temple is purely based on North Indian Hindu temple architectural style and pattern. The 900 meter long stairs for climbing up and down the hill in order to reach the shrine is beautifully laid with lot of perfection. There are shades or roof constructed on the pathways of the stairs and hill slop for shade. The entire main building structure is small when compared to other hill top Hindu temples in this region. It is an open Hindu temple without any type of fortification with high raised wall structure.
There is just one sub-temple that is dedicated to Lord Ganesh on the hill top. There aren’t any sub-temples on the pathway of hill slop or adjacent to the stairs. The main attraction of this temple is the three lions. The details of the three lion sculpture are really marvelous. Neemach Mata Temple It is a master piece of high quality sculpture work. The flooring and ceiling of this temple looks so simple in many aspects. There are just few rooms adjacent to the main sanctum that is used as prayer hall and other religious purpose with a lot of perfection Rajasthan Pilgrimage Trips.
Darshan Timings
The temple opens every day from 6.00 am-8.00 pm. But the timing may vary on festivals or on special occasions. Aarti Timings of Neemach Mata Temple:
- Morning Aarti at 5.30 am
- Afternoon Aarti at 12.00 Noon
- Evening Aarti at 5.00 pm & 6.30 pm
Best Time To Visit Here:
The best Time to visit Neemach Mata Temple is between the months of November to February as the weather remains pleasant during this period. Early mornings are the best time to visit. You inundate into the nature with minimal pollution. Countering the argument, the early evenings are also good to climb if you are looking for a visual treat with the city shinning in galore. If you are tourist, the best time to visit is from November to March every year.
How To Reach Here:
As Udaipur is equipped with good connectivity, one can reach here very conveniently. Once one gets here, he/she can take a cab, taxi, auto-rickshaw, bus, etc. to reach Neemach Mata Mandir.
• By Air – The nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport (Udaipur), which is about 23.3 km away from the temple.
• By Train – For railway passengers, Udaipur Railway Station is the nearest railway station which is about 2.4 km far from the temple.
