Deity
Bahuchara Mata (Devi)
Main deity
श्री बहुचरा माता मंदिर
Bahucharaji Temple
Bahucharaji Temple at Becharaji in Mehsana district, Gujarat, is a major Shakti shrine dedicated to Bahuchara Mata. The temple is described in the record as an 18th-century structure in Gujarati architectural style, associated with the Gaekwad period, with visiting hours generally listed from early morning to late evening.
Bahucharaji Temple
Bahucharaji Temple
Bahucharaji Temple
Bahucharaji Temple
Bahucharaji Temple
Temple Summary
Quick Facts
Pilgrimage Status
Major Shakti shrine
Pilgrim importance
Architecture
Gujarati style
Temple style
Location
Becharaji, Mehsana, Gujarat
Town & district
Temple Profile
History and Significance
History
- Founded
- 1783 AD
- Founder
- Manaji Rao Gaekwad
- Construction
- 1783 AD
- Bahucharaji Temple was constructed in 1783 AD by Manaji Rao Gaekwad of the Maratha Gaekwad dynasty of Baroda, after being healed of an illness by the Goddess's grace. The complex consists of three shrines: the Adhya Stan, Madhya Stan, and the main modern temple. It sits on a fortified stone platform in Becharaji town.
Significance
- Bahucharaji Temple is a major Shakti Peetha in North Gujarat where Goddess Bahuchara Mata is worshipped riding a rooster (Kukuta). The Goddess is revered as the patron deity of the transgender/Hijra community across India, who visit seeking blessings and social protection. The temple is especially vibrant during Navratri and Chaitra Purnima fairs.
Temple Pilgrimage Summary
Pilgrim Guide
Before You Visit
Verify timings before travel
Timings are marked approximate (about 05:00–21:30). Check locally for changes on festival days.
Arrive early for darshan
Morning hours can be more comfortable for darshan and may help avoid peak queues.
Respect temple protocols
Follow signage for queues, photography rules, and sanctum access; keep phones on silent.
Plan for heat and walking
Carry water and wear comfortable footwear suitable for walking; follow any footwear rules at entry.
Keep offerings simple
If you carry offerings, choose easy-to-manage items and use designated counters/areas as directed by temple staff.
Temple Timings
Darshan Schedule
Opening timings
05:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Festivals
Temple Calendar Highlights
Varies (Hindu calendar) • 9 nights
Navratri
A key Devi festival period when Shakti temples typically see heightened worship and larger pilgrim gatherings.
Varies (Hindu calendar) • 9 nights
Chaitra Navratri
A spring Navratri observance; local temple schedules and crowd levels may increase during this time.
Varies (Hindu calendar) • 1 day
Purnima (Full Moon) observance
Many Devi temples observe special worship on full-moon days; practices can vary by temple.
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Weekday mornings usually have shorter darshan queues than weekends.
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