Chudel Mata Temple

The Chudel Mata Temple, also known as Chudail Mataji Mandir, is located in the Kungher village of Patan, Gujarat. This unique temple is dedicated to the worship of the 'chudel' or witch, and is revered as the Adyashakti of Kaliyug, representing the first Shakti or Mahashakti manifested in the form of a living flame, known as Jyoti.

The temple has a fascinating history. According to local folk tales, the spirit of Chudel Mata was worshipped as a goddess and was initially enshrined under a Varakhadi, a tree where good spirits are believed to reside.

This ritual was performed by Shri Raichanddas Patel using only five bricks, approximately 250 years ago. Over time, the faith of the people grew as they attributed the recovery of their lost articles to the blessings of Shree Chudel Mata.

As the belief spread throughout the region and the number of devotees increased, a permanent flame was lit and installed by the village elders, symbolizing the enduring presence of the deity. Visitors to the temple can witness the deep-rooted beliefs and traditions of the local community.

Every Sunday and Tuesday, hundreds of devotees flock to the temple to seek blessings and solace, praying for solutions to their health, personal, professional, legal, financial, or any other worldly issues.