AT A GLANCE
Why go?
Jay Shree Chamunda Mataji Mandir is a beloved neighborhood temple on Naroda Road in Ahmedabad, dedicated to Chamunda Mataji — one of Gujarat's most venerated forms of the Divine Mother. Known locally as the best temple in Naroda, it serves as a spiritual anchor for the surrounding community.↗↗
The temple sits along the busy Naroda Road near GECS Hospital and the landmark Devi Cinema, in the Prem Darwaza–Saraspur area. Though small, it holds deep meaning for devotees who trace their faith in Chamunda Mataji to the great hilltop shrine at Chotila in southern Gujarat.↗↗
Good to know
- Hindu temple
- 3 kmfrom Ahmedabad center
- 4.2 / 59 reviews
- Ahmedabad
The Goddess and Her Tradition
Chamunda Mataji is a fierce manifestation of Shakti, the Divine Mother, revered across Gujarat as the Kuldevi (family deity) of many communities. The most celebrated shrine to this goddess crowns the hilltop at Chotila in Surendranagar district, where thousands make annual pilgrimages. Temples like Jay Shree Chamunda Mataji Mandir in Ahmedabad bring that devotional thread into everyday neighborhood life — offering a place for daily darshan, prayers, and community gatherings for families who revere this form of Devi.↗
In Gujarat, devotion to Chamunda Mataji reaches its height during Navratri, the nine-night festival honoring the Goddess in her many forms. The Naroda area, which has one of Ahmedabad's densest clusters of Devi temples, sees particular devotion during this season.↗↗
Visiting the Temple
The temple is easy to find on Naroda Road, just past the GECS Hospital and near the old Devi Cinema — landmarks that long-time residents of this part of Ahmedabad know well. Locals describe it warmly as "the best temple of Naroda," and it maintains a 4.2 out of 5 rating from community reviews.↗↗
As a neighborhood temple, the atmosphere is intimate and unhurried compared to the grand city shrines. Devotees come for daily aarti, to offer prayers for family wellbeing, and to seek the blessings of Mataji. The temple is operational and open to all.↗↗
Getting There
Sardarnagar railway station is the closest rail link at about 1.9 km away. For those using the Ahmedabad Metro, Amraiwadi station is roughly 4.5 km to the east. The temple is well connected by auto-rickshaw and local bus along Naroda Road, a main artery through the eastern part of the city.↗
What makes it special
A little planning goes a long way
About this guide
Compiled with AI assistance from the sources below; this is not a first-hand visit. Place details collected October 5, 2026. Hours, access and ratings can change; confirm with the venue before visiting.
