Vaishnodevi Temple Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, the sixth largest city of the country, offers a myriad of temples, mosques and haveli that reflects the Maratha, Mughal, British and Gujarati influences in its culture, art and architecture. A city steeped in history is thronged by visitors to embrace its culture and heritage.
Apart from its historic monuments the people of Gujarat have also established temples that create an aura of divinity and serenity. One such temple is the Vaishnodevi Temple.
Vaishnodevi Temple at Katra in Jammu and Kashmir is one of the most significant Hindu temples in India. Devotees throng the temple with the faith that the goddess fulfills their wish and is considered to be one of the most sacred temples in India.
People take the tough trek of 12 km to Vaishnodevi in order to pay their obeisance to the goddess who is believed to fulfill all the wishes of their devotees.
Vaishnodevi Temple of Ahmedabad is a true replica of the original Vaishno Devi temple of Jammu Kashmir and satiates the quest of devotees seeking a pilgrimage to the sacred Hindu temple. To give a real feel of the environment of the sacred temple, it has been set above a mock hill.
A man-made stone hill made out of yellow sandstone is in a circular shape that houses several beautiful carvings and sculptures of gods and goddesses. Pilgrims have to go through the man-made hill to reach the main shrine located at the top of the hill.
Built by an individual trust is situated on Vaishnodevi circle on the Sarkhej Gandhinagar Highway.
Temple
The sacred temple 50 feet in diameter has been built within the premises of the mountains. Presiding deity of the temple is Goddess Vaishno Devi, a manifestation of Goddess Durga. A glorious temple surrounded by a sprawling garden is often visited by several devotees. It houses a 1350 sq feet hall that can accommodate around 5000 people.
Festivals at Vaishnodevi Temple
As the temple is dedicated to Goddess Vaishnodevi, a form of Goddess Durga or Shakti, Navratri is celebrated with glory. Temple is beautifully decorated during the nine days of the festival and is swarmed with visitors.
How to Reach Vaishnodevi Temple
Being an educational, commercial and economic hub of the state, Ahmedabad is well connected to the other parts of the country through road, rail and air. Buses are run by both the government and private operators. The temple is situated at a distance of 10 km from Sardar Vallabhai International Airport, Ahmedabad and 3 km from Ahmedabad Railway Station, Kalupur. Book a full day cab from top car rental companies in Ahmedabad to visit the temple and other popular sightseeing places of Ahmedabad.
Entry Fees & Timings of Vaishnodevi Temple
There is no entry fee for entering into the temple. People can visit the temple anytime between 5 am in the morning and 10 pm in the evening.
Photography is allowed within the premises of the sacred shrine.
Dress Code
As it is considered to be an auspicious place of worship, visitors are expected to enter the premises without footwear.
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FAQ’s and Information on Vaishno Devi Temple

Why visit Vaishno Devi Temple?
People who cannot go to the main Vaishno Devi temple in Jammu Kashmir in Katra can pay their homage to the deity in the temple.

What is the best time to visit the temple?
Though the temple is open throughout the year, travellers choose October to March to travel to Ahmedabad in order to avoid the scorching heat of the city.