Kalika Mata Temple, Pavagadh
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Mahakali Mata Temple (or Mahakalimata; lit. 'the great black Mother')[1] is a Hindu goddess temple complex and pilgrim centre at the summit of Pavagadh Hill in Panchmahal District, India, with in the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park. It dates from the 10th or 11th centuries. The temple has three images of goddesses: the central image is of Mahakali Mata, flanked by Kali on the right and Bahucharamata on the left. On Chitra sud 8, a fair is held at the temple which is attended by thousands of devotees. The temple is the site of one of the 51 Great holy Shakti Peethas. One can easily reach the temple by ropeway.
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Mahakali Mata Temple, Pavagadh | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Panchmahal |
Deity | Mahakali Mata |
Festivals | Navaratri |
Location | |
Location | Pavagadh Hill |
State | Gujarat |
Country | India |
Geographic coordinates | 22°27′40″N 73°30′42″E |
Architecture | |
Type | Nagara architecture |
Creator | Vishvamitra Rishi |
Completed | 10-11th centuries |
Elevation | 827–832 m (2,713–2,730 ft) |
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