My Weekend Odysseys

Shree Ashapura Mataji is goddess worshipped mainly in Gujarat and Rajasthan, Its also a family deity for many in Gujarat and Rajasthan. One of the temple of the goddess is located in Nadol - Pali district and Modran in Rajasthan. There are other famous temples of the goddess at Matanamadh near Bhuj - Kutch, Jasdan - Rajkot, Morbi, Gondal, Jamnagar, Ghumli all in Gujarat. Shree Ashapura mata is kuldevi of some of the gotras in Brahmin swarnakar samaj clans like Kala, Bhajud, Bhucha, Kathdiya, Kumbhalmera, Paldiwal, Solanki, Duhada, Kulmand, Lakhpal, Gugsa, Parkhavat, Ratanpal. She is also personal deity of Jadejas rulers of Kutch (Gujarat) and many other castes. Shree Ashapura temple - Nadol Reconstruction in progress Gate of temple complex on Highway Kuldevi : Every Hindu family has its own family deity which can be god or goddess and the families make a visit to obtain blessings of the deity especially on auspicious occasions like wedding, or new born in family. This tradition of havi

Eklingji is Hindu temple complex 22kms north of Udaipur on way to Nathdwara on NH8. Kailashpuri the modern name of town Eklingji houses total of 108 temples enclosed in high fortified walls. Built in 734 AD by Bappa Rawal and dedicated to lord Shiva, the temple complex is architectural marvel in itself. The temple has been rebuilt and refurbished by several Maharanas of Mewar dynasty. Shri Parameshwaraji Maharaj, the principal deity of Shri Eklingji temple is the personal family deity of Maharanas of Mewar, Maharana of Udaipur still pays a personal visit to the temple every Monday evening. Part of temple complex is not accessible to general public and is only dedicated to family of Sisodiyas, former rulers of Mewar. How to reach : Buses and taxis are available from across Rajasthan for Kailashpuri (modern name of Eklingji), Its 22 kms north of Udaipur on way to Nathdwara or Jaipur on NH-8. Temple complex : The temple complex considered to be among the top 50 temples in India is dedicat