Shri Maa Vaishnodevi Temple - Ahmedabad

Vaishno Devi Temple in Ahmedabad is an important religious place. This temple is located on Gandhinagar Road and is a replica of the temple of Mata Vaishno Devi in ​​Jammu and Kashmir. This temple is situated on a man-made hill and one has to climb the hill to visit the temple. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Temple in Ahmedabad is an exact replica of the main Vaishno Devi temple located in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir. This temple offers devotees an opportunity to visit the goddess without the difficulty of traveling to Jammu. Established in 2007, this temple is situated on an artificial hill, made of yellow sandstone. The diameter of the temple is about 50 feet and it has a 1350 square feet hall, in which about 5000 devotees can worship simultaneously. The idol of Goddess Vaishno Devi is installed in the main sanctum sanctorum, who is considered a form of Goddess Durga. Apart from this, idols of Goddess Lakshmi, Kali and Saraswati are also installed in the temple. Kumkum, silver coins (which are considered a symbol of prosperity) are given as prasad in the temple. Take off your shoes and slippers before entering the temple. Photography is allowed in the temple premises, but photography is prohibited inside the sanctum sanctorum. One has to pass through some narrow passages to enter the temple, so elderly and pregnant women are advised to be cautious. This temple is not only a center of religious faith, but its architecture and calm atmosphere are also worth seeing. If you are in Ahmedabad, this temple is a must-visit place. This temple is dedicated to Mata Vaishno Devi and is just like the original temple located in Jammu and Kashmir. The temple is heavily crowded with devotees during festivals like Navratri. There is also Tirupati Balaji Temple near the temple, which you can visit during darshan. Mata Vaishno Devi is worshipped as the combined incarnation of Goddess Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati. Devotees get mental peace and self-happiness by visiting the temple. Special puja and aarti are performed in the temple during Navratri. There is a huge crowd of devotees in the temple on all nine days of Navratri. Special decorations and lighting are done in the temple during Navratri. Many hotels and restaurants are available around the temple. Prasad and other facilities are also available for the devotees in the temple. There is no fee for entering the temple. There is no special dress code for entering the temple