Unai Mata Temple

Getting there

• By air

  Surat airport is the nearest, about 90 km away from the temple.

• By train

  Navsari railway station is 60 km away and Surat station is 85 km away from the temple. For broad-gauge trains, Bilimora Junction is the nearest station.

• By road

  State transport buses are available to reach the temple from Navsari. Unai is linked by state highway to Waghai, Chikhli, Saputara, Nasik, Vapi, Dharampur and Shamlaji.

Why devotees come here

Unai Mata Temple stands in Vansada taluka of Navsari district, Gujarat. It is dedicated to Ushna Amba, a form of Devi, and is famous for the hot water springs near it.

Unai is a village in Navsari district, Gujarat. Unai Mata Temple is situated in Vansada taluka of Navsari district. The village is known for its warm water kunds, which are old reservoirs of hot water. The temple is very famous for the hot springs near it, and visitors can bathe in the hot spring attached to the temple.

The temple is linked to the Ramayana era. Legend says Shri Rama's arrow struck the ground and released medicinal hot waters, and an idol of Ushan Amba became visible. Sita is said to have established the idol in the form of energy, and Unai Mata is worshipped here in that form.

During Navratri, devotees throng the temple. Garba, dandiya rass, a maha aarti and havan are held there.

Festivals

• During NavratriNavratri

  Devotees throng the temple during the Navratri festival. Garba, dandiya rass, a maha aarti and havan are held at the temple.

Tips for your visit

• The village is known for its warm water kunds, so there is more to see than the temple alone.
• Visitors can bathe in the hot spring attached to the temple.

Questions people ask