A temple that holds immense religious significance in the history of Rajasthan. This temple was built in the 16th century. Karni Mata was said to be born in the 14th century and was said to be the incarnation of Goddess Durga. It is said that she had promised the death god “Lord Yamraj” that whenever one of her family members from her lineage die they will stay with her and be reborn as rats and this cycle goes on.
This is how she was remembered and was worshipped in Rajasthan. Karni Mata is considered the saviour of Udaipur and is built on the Machalla Hills near the Doodh Talai Lake. This temple is accessible through a ropeway and also by a small trek up the hill where the temple is situated.
The devotees have to walk as bikes and cars are not allowed up the hill. This temple is in the heart of the city and is accessible through cabs, autos and rented cars. If you are travelling from an outside city or a state and reaching Udaipur by a flight, train or a bus then the temple is 24 kms away from the airport and 4 kms away from the bus stop and the city station.
Location: Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Timing of darshan: Morning- 4am-7am
Afternoon- 11am-4pm
Evening- 7pm-9pm
Timing of Ropeway: Morning- 9am-2pm
Evening-4pm-7pm
The timing of the ropeway may vary during the festival time. It is suggested that you check the timings while planning your trip.
Nearby places
1 City Palace: A 6 mins drive to the city palace from Karni Mata temple. This place is surrounded by Lake Pichola and has a beautiful scenic view over the city. Once you get there, you will be in for a treat to enjoy the beautiful view from the Palace.
2 Doodh Talai: It is a small lake that is very near to Lake Pichola and has small hillocks. It has different gardens and places where the tourists can sit and relax. They can enjoy sunsets here and have a calm end to their day.
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