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The Divine Abode Of Ashapura Mata In A Hilltop Cave: Devotees Climb 300 Steps To Offer Puja

Mata Ashapura is considered an incarnation of the Goddess Durga, and in some traditions, Annapoorna Devi

Jaipur: During Sharadiya Navratri in Asalpur village, 55 kilometres from the capital city of Rajasthan - Jaipur, Mata Ashapura is worshipped in a cave on a hill. Devotees climb more than 300 steps to reach the temple nestled in the hillside and offer pujas.

Here, the Goddess's Satvik (Brahmani) form is worshipped, and sweets, along with rice and lassi (a creamy, yoghurt-based beverage), are offered.

Mata Ashapura is considered an incarnation of the Goddess Durga and, in some traditions, is also associated with Annapoorna Devi.

Ashapura Mata is the family deity

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