'the great black Mother')[1] is a Hindu goddess temple complex and pilgrim centre at the summit of Pavagadh Hill in Panchmahal District, India, with in the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park.

Kalika Mata Temple is situated in the Indian state of Gujarat, near Halol,[6] at 762 metres (2,500 ft) above sea level.

[7] The temple complex is part of the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

[citation needed] According to R. K. Trivedi in Fairs and Festivals of Gujarat (1961), the goddess Kalika Mata was initially worshipped by the local Bhil and Koli People,[10] When the toe of devi sati fell at the Pavagadh's highest tip at that time Maa Mahakali byself were self-installed here and has been installed since time and will sit here till eternity.

According to several Śvetāmbara scriptures, at one time, these shrines were considered to be of equal rank and importance as those atop the hill at Palitana.

The domed temple spire contains a Muslim shrine and mausoleum to Sadan Shah Pir, a Sufi saint.

[20] The temple is one of the biggest tourist and pilgrimage centers in Gujarat, attracting large numbers of people every year.

[24] Every year in September and October during Navratri (9-day devotion of all shakti goddess) large number of devotees come together for celebration.

Several Tirthankara idols at the sides of the staircase on the old path to reach the Kalika Mata shrine were desecrated and broken down.