How to Reach

Delhi to Surendranagar

• By Air: Take a flight from Delhi to Ahmedabad Airport. From Ahmedabad, travel by road or train to Surendranagar.
• By Train: Direct or connecting trains are available from Delhi to Surendranagar Junction.
• By Road: Distance is approximately 950 km. Travel via NH48 and NH47.

From Ahmedabad to Surendranagar

• By Road: Approximately 130 km. Regular buses, taxis, and private vehicles are available.
• By Train: Frequent passenger and express trains run from Ahmedabad to Surendranagar Junction.
• By Air: Nearest airport is Ahmedabad; from there continue by road.

History of the Temple

Meldi Maa Temple in Surendranagar District is dedicated to Goddess Meldi Maa, a revered folk deity of Gujarat and a powerful incarnation of Shakti. Meldi Maa is especially worshipped by farming and pastoral communities, who believe the goddess protects them from evil forces and grants prosperity, courage, and justice.

According to local belief and oral traditions, Meldi Maa is considered a guardian deity who appears swiftly to protect her devotees in times of distress. The temple has been a center of faith for generations, attracting devotees from across Gujarat. Offerings such as coconut, incense, and red cloth are commonly made, and many devotees visit the temple to fulfill vows and seek blessings for family welfare and success.

Main Poojas Performed

• • Primary Deity: Meldi Mata – A regional Hindu folk goddess worshipped widely in Gujarat, especially in Saurashtra.
  • Daily Aarti (Primary Pooja): Morning and evening worship involving diya, incense, and bhajans.
  • Bhog and Offerings: Devotees offer coconut, flowers, fruits, sweets, and chunri (sacred cloth).
  • Chunri Vidhi: Sacred cloth offering tied as a vow for wish fulfillment.
  • Special Bhajan & Satsang: Group devotional singing during festivals and special days.

Important Days and Times for Pooja

• Major Festival:
  • Navratri: Most important festival with special prayers and large gatherings.
  • Tuesdays and Fridays: Considered highly auspicious for Goddess worship.
  • Temple Anniversary / Pratishtha Utsav: Observed locally as per temple tradition.
  • Daily Timings (approximate): Morning 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Evening 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
• Auspicious Days:
  • Tuesdays
  • Saturdays
  • Amavasya (New Moon Day)
• Special Observances:
  • Local village fairs (melas)
  • Clan-based Kuldevi puja (varies by village)

Attire (Dressing Guidelines) for Pooja

Men:

• • Traditional or modest attire such as kurta-pajama, dhoti, or shirt and trousers.

Women:

• • Saree, salwar-kameez, or other modest traditional clothing.

Restrictions:

• • Footwear not allowed inside temple premises; modest dress expected.

Official Websites

Government Website:
No dedicated government webpage available for this temple.
Temple Trust Website:
Not available.