Shri Manshapurna Karni Mata Temple
Karni Mata temple is a Hindu Temple located on Machla Magra Hills, near Doodh Talai lake in Udaipur, Rajasthan state, India. At the base of the hell is Deen Dayal Park, where will have to climb around 150 steps which will take around half an hour or less to reach the temple or you can take ropeway which will take just 5 to 6 minutes.
Story of Karni Mata temple
Karni Mata was a Hindu Sage who was born as the seventh daughter of Charan Rajput clan in 1387 in Suwap village of Jodhpur district. Believed to be an incarnation of Goddess Durga, her original name was Ridhu Bai. She was married to Depoji Charan of Sathika village. After 2 years of married life, she left her husband in order to renounce the worldly pleasures, she married off her sister to her husband and left the village. After wondering for sometime, she settles in a place called Deshnok, 30 kilometres from Bikaner. After becoming a sage she was called as ‘Karni Mata’ who was loved by the villagers. At the age of 151 years, on 21st March 1538 while retiring to Deshnok, the convoy halted in order to drink water near Kolayat Tehsil. It is believed she disappeared and was not found anywhere since then.
History of the temple
The temple of Karni Mata at Udaipur was built by Maharana Karan Singh from 1622 to 1628. At the same time, he developed the residential area in Machla Magra for safety purpose. The temple was abandoned for a long time, but in 1997, the temple committee was formed and decided to restore and renovate the temple premises, which still in progress.
View from the top
On reaching the top of the hill, we can see the panoramic view of Udaipur city, the Dudhtali lake, Pichola Lake, Lake Palace, City Palace, Jagmandir and the whole city.
Shri Manshapurna Karni Mata Temple Entry Fees
No Entry Fees
Shri Manshapurna Karni Mata Temple Timings
Monday to Sunday –
Morning 4:30 to 7:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Evening 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m
Aarti timings
Morning 5:30 a.m.
Noon 12.00 p.m
Evening 5:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Ropeway
Timings: 9:00am to 9:00pm
Ticket: Adults -Rs.200/- , Children – Rs100/-
Best time to visit Shri Manshapurna Karni Mata Temple
All throughout the year, especially November to February
Shri Manshapurna Karni Mata Temple Website
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Shri Manshapurna Karni Mata Temple Email
No Official Email Address
Shri Manshapurna Karni Mata Temple Phone Number
No Contact Number
Shri Manshapurna Karni Mata Temple Address
Jawahar Nagar,
Pichola, Udaipur,
Rajasthan 313001
Shri Manshapurna Karni Mata Temple Accommodation
There is no accommodation inside the temple, there are a few Boarding & Lodging near the temple or you can find lake facing rooms near city palace
However if you are looking for Royal Accomodation (Heritage Properties) you can check – Heritage
There is Taj accommodation inside the palace
Taj Hotel
Shri Manshapurna Karni Mata Temple Distance
From Jaipur – 398 kilometres
From Ajmer- 268 kilometres
From Jodhpur- 259 kilometres
From Sirohi – 132 kilometres
From Jaisalmer – 493 kilometres
Places to Visit Near Shri Manshapurna Karni Mata Temple
City Palace Udaipur
Lake Pichola
Taj Lake Palace – Jagniwas
Jagmandir
Ahar Museum
Jagdish Temple
Fateh Sagar Lake
Sahastra Bahu Temples
How to reach Shri Manshapurna Karni Mata Temple
RSRTC
Direct buses to Udaipur are available from Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ajmer, Sirohi, Jaisalmer.. etc
From Udaipur city bus station you can take a Uber or walk it is about 2 Kms
There are direct buses available from Udaipur city bus station to the temple.
ISRTC(Train)
The city is well connected from all sides, you can take auto rickshaw or taxi from Udaipur railway station, which is about 2 Kms
Air
Nearest Maharana Pratap Airport (Domestic Airport) is 24 kilometres from City Palace Drivetime approximately 40min – 1hr
Flight from here go to most of metropolitan cities
Bike / Car
Nagar Nigam City Bus – Railway Station Road – Sardar Patel Marg – Shri Manshapurna Karni Mata Temple
NOTE – Information mentioned above is completely based the information that i received from the tourist guide