Tulja Bhavani Temple, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan

Tulja Bhavani Temple, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan

Tulja Bhavani Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to goddess Durga located in Chittorgarh City in Chittorgarh Taluk in Chittorgarh District in the western Indian state of Rajasthan. The temple is situated near Ram Pol, the main entrance gate of the Chittorgarh Fort.

History

This temple was constructed in 1535 CE. The Temple is one of the state protected monuments in Rajasthan declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east and stands over a high raised platform. The temple consists of sanctum, antrala and sabha mandapa with an entrance porch. The sabha mandapa is enclosed by lower parapet walls with kakasanas in the interior. The pillars of the sabha mandapa are intricately carved showing ghatapallava design. The sanctum enshrines an image of the presiding deity, Tulja Bhawani / Turya Bhawani, a form of goddess Durga.

Connectivity

The Chittorgarh Fort is located at about 5 Kms from Chittorgarh Bus Stand, 7 Kms from Chittorgarh Junction Railway Station, 38 Kms from Nimbahera, 63 Kms from Bhilwara, 98 Kms from Udaipur Airport and 116 Kms from Udaipur. Chittorgarh is situated on Bhilwara to Nimbahera route. Chittorgarh is well connected to all parts of India by roads. The Golden Quadrilateral Road Project and North-South-East-West corridor expressways pass through Chittorgarh City.

Location