Arbuda Devi (Adhar Devi) Temple
अर्बुदा देवी मंदिर
A goddess temple set in a natural cave in the cliff, dedicated to Arbuda Devi, the guardian goddess of Mount Abu. Visitors climb about 365 steps to reach it.
Also called Adhar Devi Temple, Mount Abu takes its name from this guardian goddess. The temple sits in a rock cave about 3 km north of town. A flight of roughly 365 steps leads up, and the final section requires bending down to crawl into the cave opening. Along the steps you can look down on the town and valley. Free admission. Shoes must be removed. A round trip takes about one hour, so those with average fitness should pace themselves. Crowds are large during Navratri (the Nine Nights Festival).
Opening hours
About 05:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- Brahma Kumaris Om Shanti Bhawan
- Dilwara Temples
- Nakki Lake
- Toad Rock
- Honeymoon Point (Anadra Point)
- Trevor's Tank
- Sunset Point
- Achalgarh Fort & Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple