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Dhuni Mata Temple in SawaiMadhopur District is a district of Rajasthan state in western India. SawaiMadhopur is the chief town and district headquarters. It is bounded by Dausa District on the north, Karauli District on the northeast, Jaipur District on the northwest, the Chambal Riveron east across the border of Madhya Pradesh state, Kota District on the southeast, Bundi District on the south, and TonkDistricton the west.
ABOUTTHE TEMPLE:
In samvat 1428 Shri BhimSinghji Chauhan was the ruler, who was a staunch believer of ChauthMataji. One day in his dream ChauthMataji guided him to establish her in Barwara in place of Panchala village. Hence Sh. BhimSinghji Chauhan established the cave temple of ChauthMataji on the highest mountain of Aravli ranges situated in the west of the village in the month of Buddi Chaturthi Samvat 1451. The village was thus renamed as ChauthKaBarwada. On the basis of the Shilalekha’s in the year 1682 Shri Tej Singh Rathore got the walls build, which were facing towards the rust in BhadwaShudi Dwadashi, and in the rule of Shri JawaharSinghji got the statue of Lord Ganesh establish towards the west of Chauth Mata.Since then this place has been popular as ChauthGanesha.
Dhuni Mata Temple,Moti Khera, Rajasthan
LEGEND:
The image of the goddess seated on a lion is in white marble and is installed in the sanctrum sanctorum. At the back to the left side is the idol of Bhairuji. By the idol of Chauth Mata there is an idol of Ganesh ji. People also call Ganesh Chauth.
The goddess commands wide spread respect. People from the state and also from the states nearby flock to the temple to have their wishes fulfilled by the divine favors of the mother goddess. The temple commands a scenoric and panoramic beauty.
The huge and vast temple is built on the hill. There is a flight of 700 steps to reach the Dhuni Mata Temple. Around the temple a verandah has been constructed. The temple is double storyed. While the statues are of marble, the temple has been built with RCC, cement, Sand and stone.
Sanctrum Sanctorum is in square shape and has been built on RCC pillars. The idol of the goddess is in marble and the goddess is shown sitting on lion’s back. In front, a verandah has been built. The Bhairu temple is at the back. Everyday Mangalaaarthi and Shayamaarti are performed.
The Dhuni Mata Temple opens at 6:00 AM in the morning and is closed at 9:00 PM. Archana, Abhishekam and Arathi are the daily rituals performed in the temple.
Special navratra prayers and rituals are held in the month of Chaitra and Ashwin. Also in the month of Magha, on thefourth day a big mela (fair) begins and lasts for 15 days. Nearly married couples visit the temple for blessings of a happy continual life. Small newly babes are also brought to the temple for the ritual first sheering of their hair.
Ranthambore National Park is a place which is worth visiting. Spread across an area of 392 sqkms, Ranthambore National Park is situated in the SawaiMadhopur district of Rajasthan. It is one of the largest and famous National Parks in India.
By Road:
Ranthambore is well connected from all major cities and towns through the state bus service so that the people can easily take bus from the nearby residents to reach the place comfortably. Apart from the state bus service, tourists also have a choice to take the buses of local, luxury and private operators. The distance between temple and Ranthambore is 72Kms.
By Rail:
The nearest railway station that connects temple to other important cities is SawaiMadhopur Railway Station. The tourists can avail local bus, taxi, or cab to reach the Temple smoothly.
By Air:
The Temple can be reached through nearest Jaipur Airport (160 Km) which is well connected with regular domestic flights to Delhi, Mumbai.