Neemach Mata Temple, Hindu temple in Dewali district, Udaipur, India
Neemach Mata Temple stands on a green hill in the Dewali area of Udaipur, above the banks of Fateh Sagar Lake. It enshrines a stone idol of Neemach Mata Devi, with an idol of Lord Ganesh and three west-facing stone lions. Pilgrims reach it by about 900 metres of stairs or an uphill slope walkway.
The sources record no construction date or royal patronage. The hill shrine is tied to Neemach Mata as kuldevi of the Dakot khandan of the Bhatnagar Kayasth community, whose members gather at Haryali Amavasya to perform puja each year. The temple stands in memory of a devi said to have appeared to a devotee on this hill; the full account is written on a poster inside the temple.
Neemach Mata is the kuldevi of the Dakot khandan of the Bhatnagar Kayasth community, and the whole Dakot family gathers at the temple on Haryali Amavasya each year to perform puja. A poster inside the temple recounts the story of the devi appearing before a devotee on this hill.
A walking path with stairs and slopes leads to the temple entrance, taking about 15 to 20 minutes to reach the top. The route is accessible on foot and provides views as you climb.
A monocable ropeway opened on 22 January 2024, carrying pilgrims up to the hilltop; its upper terminal has a sunset viewpoint, and the lower terminal has a cafe called "Yummy Eats". The ropeway building also offers wheelchairs, washrooms and a children's game zone.
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