The story is when Demons Chand and Mund came to conquer Devi Mahakali and in the fight that ensues, the Devi cut their heads and presented these to Maa Ambika, who in turn told Mahakali that you will be worshipped as Chamunda Devi. You can start your climb from the base after walking some distance. There are stoned steps up to the top of the hill. These steps were not covered by the shade before. However, a good shade and railings now cover the entire walkway thus providing comfort to all the pilgrims. The temple is crowded with tourists and pilgrims all round the year specially during the Navratri Festival. The Chotila village is situated at the foot of the Chotila hill. As soon as you reach Chotila, you will find number of shops that sale prasads of Mataji, various types of Gujarati souvenirs like thick bangles with engraving, CDs and DVDs of Chamunda Mataji, and many toys for all ages of children. There are hundreds of such shops located at the base of the Chotila hill. At the end of the navaratri festival, a big havan is taking place on top of the Chotila hill. It is said that after the aarti at chotila hill in the evening everybody comes down the hill and that no one stays there that is what Chamunda Mataji has said. Also people have encountered that there is a lion on the hill or dungar of chotila. Prayer timing 1. 4:00 AM - In Full Moon Day ( In Gujarati "Poonam") 2. 5:30 AM - Every Sunday 3. 6:00 AM - All other day 4. In Evening - At sunset time ( In Gujarati "Suryast")
Posted on: Sun, 25 Aug 2013 12:33:43 +0000
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