Chauth Mata Temple

Chauth Mata Temple is an ancient Hindu temple located on a hilltop in Chauth Ka Barwara, Sawai Madhopur district, Rajasthan. Built in 1394 CE by Maharaja Bhim Singh Chauhan, it is dedicated to Goddess Chauth Mata, an incarnation of Parvati. The temple serves as the kuldevi (ancestral deity) shrine for the Barwara Rajwada family and requires climbing approximately 599 steps to reach the sanctum.

Visitors can expect a spiritually significant pilgrimage experience involving a climb of approximately 599 stone-carved steps leading up to the hilltop temple. The ascent offers panoramic views of the surrounding Aravali hills and Barwara village. At the summit, devotees encounter the main sanctum housing the white marble idol of Chauth Mata along with companion deities. The temple complex features traditional Rajasthani architecture with eastern walls added in the 17th century.

Built in 1394 CE (Vikram Samvat 1451) by Maharaja Bhim Singh Chauhan of the Chauhan dynasty as a cave sanctuary after receiving a divine vision from Goddess Chauth Mata. The eastern walls were added by Tej Singh Rathore in the 17th century. Around 1816, the idol was reinforced by the Karauli royal family. In 1997, a trust was established under the Rajasthan Devasthan Department for temple management. The settlement around the temple was renamed Chauth Ka Barwara, reflecting its importance as the ancestral deity shrine for the Barwara Rajwada family.

The temple holds deep cultural and religious significance as one of Rajasthan's oldest and most important spiritual sites. It is dedicated to Goddess Chauth Mata in the Shakta tradition, with Bhairo Ji as a companion deity. The temple serves as the kuldevi (family deity) shrine for the Barwara Rajwada family. Devotees, especially married women, pray to Chauth Mata for their husbands' longevity and family well-being. The temple attracts thousands of visitors during the Karwa Chauth festival when a large fair is held.