Arbuda Devi Temple (Adhar Devi)

Perched atop a hillside, this temple is dedicated primarily to Goddess Shakti (Amman) and also enshrines deities such as Lord Shiva (Nilkantha Mahadev), Bhairav Ji, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Hanuman.

The temple is renowned for its unique rock-cut architecture and serves as a significant pilgrimage center for devotees seeking darshan and spiritual solace.

The temple is open daily from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with the best time to visit being early morning between 5 and 8 AM, during the winter months from November to February, or in the vibrant festival season.

Devotees can participate in poojas and aartis conducted in Sanskrit and Hindi, including the Morning Aarti & Bhog at 7:00 AM, Noon/Midday Aarti at 12:00 PM, and Evening Aarti & Bhog from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM.

Entry for darshan is free, and traditional prasad such as mishri, laddoos, and puffed rice is distributed after aartis. While there is no daily mass annadanam, food distribution takes place during major festivals like Navaratri.

Navaratri (Sharad and Chaitra) is celebrated with great fervor in September–October and March–April, along with Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi every lunar month. The temple’s atmosphere is especially vibrant during these festivals, attracting pilgrims from across the region.

To reach Arbuda Devi Temple, visitors can arrive at Mount Abu via Abu Road Railway Station (28 km away) or Sirohi Road Station (75 km away). The nearest airports are Maharana Pratap Airport in Udaipur (178 km) and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad (221 km).

From Mount Abu market, bus stand, or Nakki Lake, local auto-rickshaws or taxis can take you to the base of the temple hill, where parking is available. Pilgrims must then climb approximately 365 steep stone steps and enter the cave shrine by stooping or crawling through a narrow rock-cut opening.

The temple is not wheelchair accessible. A conservative dress code is strictly enforced: men should wear full-length trousers and shirts, while women are expected to dress in sarees, salwar kameez, or long pants with dupattas, covering shoulders and knees.

Photography is strictly prohibited inside the temple and near the sanctum; mobile phones and bags must be stored at the entrance.

Mount Abu offers a wide range of accommodation, including budget dharamshalas, mid-range hotels, luxury resorts, and spiritual guest houses such as Palace Hotel (Bikaner House), Hotel Hilltone, and Om Shanti Bhawan (Brahma Kumaris HQ).

Nearby attractions include Nakki Lake (1.8 km), Toad Rock (2.5 km), Dilwara Jain Temples (5 km), Achalgarh Fort (9 km), and Guru Shikhar (15 km), making Arbuda Devi Temple an essential stop for pilgrims and tourists alike. For further inquiries, visitors can contact the temple at +91-9414153553.