About Shri Raghunathji Temple:
There are numerous temples in Mount Abu. Of them, Shri Raghunathji Temple, Mount Abu Rajasthan deserves special mention. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, who incarnated as Raghunathji in this earth to save his followers from the various calamities of life. Raghunathji Temple is one of the most visited temples in Mount Abu; especially for the Vaishnavaites, it is one of the most sacred places in the earth. Shri Raghunathji Temple, Mount Abu, Rajasthan is located in close proximity to the Nakki Lake. The temple is dedicated to Lord Raghunathji who is the presiding deity over here. There is a nice legend related to the Nakki Lake. It is said that there resided a beautiful princess in this region. She had a step mother who proved fatal in her love affair with the King’s son at Mount Abu. She dies young and in her remembrance the temple was established beside the lake which was dedicated to Lord Raghunathji. According to another legend, it was Sri Ramanand who placed the statue of Raghunathji inside the temple, in the 14th Century AD. Sri Ramanand was reputed as a very great preacher. Shri Raghunathji Temple India is a great site for Hindu pilgrims. A visit to this temple is supposed to relieve all pains and pangs from the life of the pilgrim. Therefore people from near and far comes here and offers their homage to the great lord.
General Information about Shri Raghunathji Temple:
Location: Mount Abu
State: Rajasthan
Capital: Jaipur
Language: Mewari, Hindi, English, Gujarati
Temperature: Max 33˚C, Min 23˚C (summer), Max 29˚C, Min 12˚C (winter)
Best Season: September to March
How to Reach Shri Raghunathji Temple:
By Rail:
Abu Road is the nearest railway station just 28 KM from the main city, Which is very well connected by rail routes to New Delhi, Ahmadabad, Jaipur, and Mumbai. From Abu Road you can opt for state transport service (usually every hour) or Taxis on both sharing and private basis. To book car/taxi in advance visit here.
By Air:
The nearest airport is Udaipur at a distance of 185 km, But Ahmadabad is having better connectivity and daily flights with other parts of the country and is just 221 KM from Mount Abu, from Ahmadabad or Udaipur you can book Taxi in advance.
By Road:
Mount Abu is well connected by road with major cities of the country; nearest national highway no. 14 is just 24 KM’s.