Unjha is famous for UMIYA
MAATA TEMPLE that is located in the center of the city where thousands of
visitors visit everyday. It is about 1200 years old but it was rebuilt around a
century ago with the aid of the people living here. It has continued to shower
blessings to the devotees till date, and it is firmly believed that Unjha is
prosperous because of the blessings of Goddess Umiya.
Shree Maa Umiya, the almighty mother Goddess of the universe is the kuldevi of the Kadva Patidar kadva patidar Samaje Unjha community. Umiy Maa has given birth to this universe as the mother Goddess. Maa Saraswati, Maa Lakshmi and Maa kali are her incarnations only.
Whenever the dark devilish elements raised their heads, the deity has taken various forms and Swarups to demolish them and protect the good and religious.Wherever in the world there is Strength, there is the Maa Umiya as the source; she only is the giver of strength and divinity.