Sundha mountain temple of goddessesChamunda Devi,
At 1220 m height in the Aravalli ranges there on Sundha mountain is temple of goddessesChamunda Devi, a very sacred place for devotees. It is 105 km from district headquarter and 35 km. from sub divisional Bhinmal. This place lies in Raniwara Teshil in the mid-east of Malwara to Jaswantpura Road near Dantlawas village.
Many tourists from Gujarat and Rajasthan visit it. The environment here is fresh and attractive. The waterfalls flow whole year and the hotel at the valley made in yellow sandstone of Jaisalmer attracts everyone.
Architecture
Sundha temple is made up of white marble, the pillars reminds the art of Abus’s Dilwara temple pillars. A very beautiful idol of goddess Chamunda is present under the huge stone. Here Chamunda’s head is worshipped. It is said that the trunk of mother Chamunda are established in Korta and legs in Sundarla Pal (Jalore). In front of mother Chamunda a BhurBhuva Swaweshwar Shivling is established. In the main temple duo idol of Shiva and Parvati Ganesh’s idol are considered very old and extinct.
History
In the temple premises there are three historically significant inscriptions that highlight the history of the region. First inscription is from AD 1262, which describes victory of Chauhans and downfall of Parmaras. The second inscription is from 1326, and the third one is from 1727.
The Sundha inscriptions are of peculiar importance in historical sense—like the Harishen inscription or Delhi’s Mehrulli pillar inscription. Sundha inscriptions throw light on the history of India.
Wildlife sanctuary
There is a wildlife sanctuary nearby covering an area of 107 square kilometers. Korta is a historic place and has developed in a major tourist attraction. Korta has lot to offer, from its rich history, culture, tradition and the warm hospitality of locals. korta is a true insight of rural India. Places to visit, Temples as old as 10th Century, Marsh Crocodile century, Shepard's Hamlets & many more.
Kortaescape is a retreat. Perfect place to relax and enjoy the vacation for nature enthusiasts. Kortaescape is a serene farm surrounded by famous Aravali range of mountain, there are 11 beautiful cottages with all modern amenities. Being a base camp for Korta Stables, Ashwarohi Safari, Korta Jeep Safaris.
Kortaescape provides many activities in and around Kortaesacpe.
Activity includes village walk, visit to temple, meeting the local tribes, try hands-on pottery, day excursion on horse-back, jeep safari, and night out in the wilderness or trekking in the Arravali hills (The oldest mountain range in the world). It's an ideal choice of adventurous people who can have the taste of wilderness under open sky with all the comforts. “A blend of adventure and luxury”.
Kortastud was established in the year 2008, to continue the age old tradition of breeding Marwari Horses by Mr. Siddharth Singh (Sid). He belongs to a noble family, who holds the pride of being one of the oldest & best breeders of “Marwari Breed of Horses” in the region. The horses from the family stables have been proven champions in different disciplines for many years.
We are located in North West of Rajasthan on a farm, where we cater for horses and riders with excellence in perfection. Over the years Korta Stud team has been responsible for training, breeding, sourcing, producing and caring for horses whose blood lines have been proven and have competed successfully.
Curtsey KORTASTUD.
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