Ambaji Mata Temple in Gujarat is one of the 51 Shaktipeeths of Goddess Sati. According to the prehistoric scripture Tantra Chudamani, this is where the heart of the Goddess Sati fell on earth when her body was dismembered by Lord Vishnu’s Sudarshana Chakra.
Ambaji Mata Temple Gujarat
Ambaji Mata Temple enshrines a gold plated Holy Shakti Vishwa Shree Yantra in a cave like Gokh in the inner wall. Sree Visa Yantra is installed in a convex shape and 51 Bij letters have been inscribed. This stands for the Goddess Arasuri Ambaji. There is no idol or statue installed in the temple. Gabbar hilltop is the original abode of Ambaji Mata, located 5 km from the temple on the border of Gujarat and Rajasthan. Batuk Bhairav is the Kalabhairava shrine associated with Ambaji Mata Mandir.
The Paduka or silver sandals of Mata Ambaji are also worshiped in the main temple. In front of the Gokha of Mata Ambaji there is a big statue of a Holy Lion of the Goddess. Devotees use to worship the lion with Kanku Puja.
Ambaji Mata Temple Architecture
Ambaji Mata Temple is constructed using marble brought from the mines of Arasur hill. The temple shrine also holds a pure gold platting on it. There is a newly constructed Havan Shala containing one main Havan Kund and eight small Havan Kunds in the South- West part of the Chachar Chowk near Nij Mandir. Chachar Chowk is where all the holy ritual adoration is carried out.
The main temple of Ambaji has a big Mandap and a holy Gokh of Mataji in the Garbhgruh, in front of Huge Chachar Chowk which is blanketed with attractive marbles. The splendid Suvarna Kalash Shikhar, shines at 103 ft height on the crest of the temple, and weighs almost 3 tones. At the pinnacle the Holy Long Flag of Ambaji is hoisted along with a Trishul. Ambaji Temple is managed by Shri Arasuri Ambaji Mata Devasthan Trust (SAAMDT).
Ambaji Temple Timings
During Summer – 7.00 am – 10.45 am; 12.30 pm – 16.30 pm; and 19.30 pm – 21.15 pmDuring Monsoon – 7.00 am - 11.30 am; 12.30 pm – 16.30 pm; and 19.00 pm – 21.00 pm
Morning: 7.00 – 11.30; Noon: 12.30 – 16.00; Evening: 18.00- 20.30
Aarti of Mataji is carried out regularly every day at 6.00 AM
Festivals
The major festivals are Bhadarvi Poonam, Chaitri Navratri Festival, Diwali, Navratri and Poshi Poonam. One of the significant festival days of the year is Full Moon of Bhadrapad when farmers and agriculturists visit Ambaji Mata.
How to Reach
Ahmadabad is the nearest airport which is 179 km away. The nearest Railhead from Ambaji is Palanpur which is 65 km away. Palanpur is well connected by road from Ahmadabad.
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