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MUMBAI: On the auspicious occasion of the 36th Patotsav of Shri Shankheshwari Mataji, the Kuldevi of the Chandlash Gotrij family, a grand Havan has been organized at Rajula. To facilitate devotees wishing to seek blessings, the ‘Shri Shankheshwari Mataji Charitable Trust’ has organized a special luxury AC bus tour from Mumbai to Rajula and back.
Travel Schedule
- Departure (From Mumbai): Monday, April 20, 2026 (at 1:00 PM)
- Return Journey (From Rajula): Thursday, April 23, 2026 (at 1:00 PM)
Key Features of the Yatra
Under the leadership of Trust President Shri Dharamdasbhai Mehta, the following arrangements have been made:
- Amenities: Travel in a fully Air-Conditioned bus with tea, coffee, pure water, nutritious snacks, and meal arrangements provided by the Trust.
- Accommodation: Stay for all pilgrims has been arranged at the Shri Kapol Ghoghari Mahajan Wadi in Rajula.
Registration & Guidelines
- Contribution (Nyochhavar): ₹2,100 per person (towards Mataji’s service).
- Eligibility: This facility is exclusively for the Chandlash Gotrij family of the Kapol Vanik community.
- Limit: To maintain discipline, a maximum of 4 members per family are allowed.
- Booking: Seats will be allotted on a ‘First Come, First Served’ basis. Payment must be made within 2-3 days of registration. (Note: Once booked, the amount is non-refundable and non-cancelable).
History and Significance of Shri Shankheshwari Mataji
- The Sacred Abode: The main temple of Shri Shankheshwari Mataji is located in Rajula, Amreli district, Gujarat. According to local legends, Mataji appeared to the ancestors of the Kapol community centuries ago, promising them protection. Since then, generations of Chandlash Gotrij families have worshipped her as their Kuldevi.
- Meaning of ‘Shankheshwari’: The name is derived from the ‘Shankh’ (Conch shell), which symbolizes purity, victory, and prosperity in Hinduism. Her divine presence is believed to remove negativity and bring peace, much like the sacred sound of a conch.
- Patotsav: This marks the anniversary of the temple’s idol installation. It is a day of grand Havan, Pujan, and Mahaprasad, where devotees from across India and abroad gather.
- Tradition: For the Chandlash Gotra, seeking the blessings of Shankheshwari Mataji during life events like weddings, thread ceremonies (Janoi), or the birth of a child is a mandatory and sacred tradition.
Contact for Booking
Interested families are requested to contact the Mumbai office at the earliest: Hetalben: +91 93265 90741
