Maa Chamunda Temple situated on the banks of Banas on Rajyawas-Mohi road, a great center of security and faith.

The ancient temple of Maa Chamunda, built on the banks of the river Banas between Rajyawas and Mohi villages, is a great center of faith and belief for the people and devotees there. The goddess here is not only considered a religious protector, but is also believed to protect the safety and prosperity of the villages. It is said that the origin of the temple is that many years ago the goddess appeared from the ground on the banks of the river Banas. At the time, the area was covered with dense forests, rivers flowed throughout the year and natural disasters such as floods, storms and landslides were common. Local belief is that for this reason the village of Patan was razed to the ground, but the Maa Chamunda temple remained intact. Peace and Tranquility in Mohi Village by the Grace of Mataji In time Mohi village settled, and the villagers of Mohi Estate and Rajyawas started worshiping Mataji. It is said that due to the grace of Mataji, there was an atmosphere of peace and prosperity in the village of Mohi. Near the temple there is Mokshadham in the Banas River, which is considered very holy by devotees. About 150 years ago, Pandit Gaurishankar Sharma had a miraculous vision of the Goddess. Then he started performing Aarti of the Goddess on Navratri and Sundays. Unable to go to the temple due to old age, the goddess appeared to him in a dream and instructed him to build a temple at home. After this message Pandit Gaurishankar built a temple at his house in Rajyavas. Traditional Worship The worship and prayers of Goddess Chamunda were initially performed by the Bhil community. Later the goddess chose Ganesh Kharol as the Bhopa and Bhuralal Kharol as the priest. Even today, the Kharol family worships the temple, including Bhuralal’s son Mohan Kharol Bhopa. The temple is looked after by the devotees of Mohi Kaka, Mohi village and Rajyawas village. Big Jagran and Mahaprasad are organized twice a year in the temple. Moreover, devotees organize grand festivals when their wishes are fulfilled. Unlike other Shaktipeeths, Navratri does not begin on the Pratipada of Chamunda month but on the third day. Many stories of Chamunda’s miracles are known. It is said that the drivers of buses and heavy vehicles plying on this route also visit the temple before proceeding further. The first thing a newlywed couple goes to after marriage is the temple. About 50 years ago merchants of Neemuch and Mandsaur were attacked by robbers, but at that time Mata Singh appeared and chased away the thieves. Since then, businessmen come to Mata’s court once a year. Share this story Tags