Location
Complex: mehrangarh fort (southern end)
Area: mehron ko bass, gulab sagar
City: jodhpur
District: jodhpur
State: rajasthan
Pin code: 342001
Coordinates: 26.2965° n, 73.0171° e
Distance from city centre: approx. 5–6 km from jodhpur bus stand
Nearest railway station: jodhpur railway station — well connected to delhi, agra, mumbai, jaipur, ahmedabad Nearest airport: jodhpur airport — approx. 6 km
Nearby cities: jaisalmer (approx. 285 km), jaipur (approx. 335 km), udaipur (approx. 260 km)
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2. History & Significance
- According to tradition, The Idol Of Maa Chamunda Mata Was originally In the old capital of mandore.
- In around 1460, rao jodha, founder of jodhpur, brought The Idol from mandore to the site of mehrangarh fort and installed It there, making The Temple a key protective Shrine of the city and royal clan.
- The Temple has been The Isht Devi (Adopted/Cherished Goddess) Of the rathore royal family of jodhpur.
- The Goddess Is Regarded As The Guardian Deity Of jodhpur city and Is worshipped by both royalty and common folk alike.
3. How To Reach
By air:
Jodhpur civil airport (maharana pratap airport) is approximately 5 km from the city centre. From the airport, hire a taxi or use a ride-sharing service to reach mehrangarh fort.
By rail:
Jodhpur junction railway station is well connected to major cities in india. From the station, take a taxi, auto-rickshaw, or ride-sharing service directly to mehrangarh fort.
By road / local transport:
Located just 6 km from jodhpur bus stand, The Temple is easily reachable by local transport, taxi, or auto-rickshaw. Auto-rickshaws and shared autos run within the city at pocket-friendly prices.