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{{Infobox Hindu temple|name=Bahuchar Mata Temple|native_name=બહુચર માતા મંદિર|image=Bahuchara Mata Temple complex in Mehsana district P 20180121 142243.jpg|caption=Bahuchara Mata Temple complex in Mehsana district P 20180121 142243|map_type=India Gujarat|map_caption=Location in Gujarat|coordinates={{coord|23.50012|72.04485|format=dms|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline,title}}|country=[[India]]|state=[[Gujarat]]|district=[[Mehsana]]|location=[[Becharaji]]|elevation_m=|architecture=Hindu temple architecture|year_completed=|creator=|website=|deity=[[Bahuchara Mata]]|governing_body=Gujarat Pavitra Yatradham Vikas Board}}The '''Bahuchar Mata Temple''' is a Hindu temple located in [[Becharaji]], in the [[Mehsana]] district of [[Gujarat]], India. Dedicated to [[Bahuchara Mata]], a goddess of fertility, the temple is an important pilgrimage site, especially revered by the [[Hijra (South Asia)|''hijra'' community]] and those seeking blessings for fertility and protection.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bahuchar Mata Temple Becharaji |url=https://www.gujarattourism.com/north-zone/mehsana/bahuchar-mata-temple-becharaji.html |access-date=2024-04-01 |website=gujrattourism |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-23 |title=बहुचरा माता: आख़िर क्यों किन्नरों के बीच मशहूर हैं ये देवी, हर शुभ काम से पहले लेते हैं आशीर्वाद |url=https://hindi.scoopwhoop.com/artandculture/shree-bahuchar-mata-worshipped-by-transgender-community/ |access-date=2024-04-01 |website=ScoopWhoop Hindi |language=hi}}</ref>

== Description ==
The temple's origins trace back to the legend of [[Bahuchara Mata]], born into a [[Charan]] family. The deity is associated with chastity and fertility, embodying the virtues of purity and courage. The temple has evolved as a central figure in the worship of Bahuchara Mata, drawing pilgrims seeking divine intervention for various personal desires, particularly from the hijra community, whom the goddess is said to protect.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Amit Shah visits Bahuchar Mata Temple in Gujarat {{!}} News - Times of India Videos |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/news/amit-shah-visits-bahuchar-mata-temple-in-gujarat/videoshow/102701201.cms |access-date=2024-04-01 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-26 |title=In Gujarat, Goddess Bahuchara Garlanded With Necklace Worth Rs 250 Crore On Dussehra |url=https://www.news18.com/india/in-gujarat-goddess-bahuchara-garlanded-with-necklace-worth-rs-250-crore-on-dussehra-8634268.html |access-date=2024-04-01 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref>{{Failed verification|date=July 2024}} The Bahuchar Mata Temple exhibits the intricate craftsmanship of traditional Hindu temple architecture. It consists of three main shrines: the original site (''Adyasthan''), the middle temple (''Madhyasthan''), and the main temple that houses the deity. The temple complex is adorned with elaborate carvings, depicting various legends associated with the goddess.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-06 |title=Govt to spend Rs 70 cr in reconstructing Bahuchar Mata temple at Becharaji |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/govt-to-spend-rs-70-cr-in-reconstructing-bahuchar-mata-temple-at-becharaji-8779536/ |access-date=2024-04-01 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=DeshGujarat |date=2022-09-06 |title=Bahucharaji Mandir to undergo major revamp; Shikhar height to increase to 56 ft |url=https://deshgujarat.com/2022/09/06/bahucharaji-mandir-to-undergo-major-revamp-shikhar-height-to-increase-to-56-ft/ |access-date=2024-04-01 |website=DeshGujarat |language=en-US}}</ref>{{Failed verification|date=July 2024}}

The temple is the epicenter of worship for Bahuchara Mata. Pilgrims visit throughout the year, with a significant increase during the festival of Navratri. The temple practices are inclusive, embracing devotees from all walks of life, including the marginalized ''hijra community'', who find a sanctuary and spiritual solace here.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2011-11-05 |title=Driving through the queer legends of Bahucharaji |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Driving-through-the-queer-legends-of-Bahucharaji/articleshow/10612670.cms |access-date=2024-04-01 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>{{Better source needed|reason=Does not verify anything about [[Navratri]] or the temple's inclusivity|date=July 2024}} The most significant festival celebrated at the Bahuchar Mata Temple is [[Navaratri]], a nine-night festival celebrating the divine feminine. This festival attracts thousands of pilgrims, featuring rituals, dances, and offerings to the goddess. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-10-20 |title=Amit Shah offers prayers at Bahuchar Mataji temple in Gujarat's Mansa |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/amit-shah-offers-prayers-bahuchar-mataji-temple-gujarat-mansa-1867229-2021-10-20 |access-date=2024-06-18 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=DeshGujarat |date=2018-10-11 |title=Amit Shah performs aarti at Kuldevi Bahuchar mandir in his native town Mansa in Gujarat |url=https://deshgujarat.com/2018/10/11/amit-shah-performs-aarti-at-kuldevi-bahuchar-mandir-in-his-native-town-mansa-in-gujarat/ |access-date=2024-06-18 |website=DeshGujarat |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2019-04-06 |title=Modi and Ma bhakti: Fast in time of poll race |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/lok-sabha-elections/gujarat/news/modi-and-ma-bhakti-fast-in-time-of-poll-race/articleshow/68750088.cms |access-date=2024-06-18 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>{{Failed verification|date=July 2024}}

The Bahuchar Mata Temple is more than a religious site; it's a cultural landmark that supports the social inclusion of the hijra community. By honoring Bahuchara Mata, the temple fosters a sense of belonging and acceptance for hijras, who are often marginalized in society.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-07 |title=Bahucharaji shrine to be revamped on lines of Ambaji temple |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/gandhinagar/bahucharaji-shrine-to-be-revamped-on-lines-of-ambaji-temple-8135427/ |access-date=2024-04-01 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>{{fv|date=June 2024}}

== See also ==
* [[List of Hindu temples in India]]
* [[Shakti Peethas]]

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [https://yatradham.gujarat.gov.in/TempleDetails?templename=oFMoXo8m2tjMt3f3jEwfCA== Official Site]

[[Category:Hindu temples in Gujarat]]
[[Category:Shakta pithas]]
[[Category:Charan]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Mehsana district]]

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