More About Ambaji Shaktipeeth

Mythology says that the original temple is dedicated to Maa Ambe Arasuri and it is built on top of a hill called Gabbar Hillock. This is the site where the heart of Goddess Sati fell after her body disintegrated into 51 sacred pieces post the Tandav dance of Shiva. The original Danta temple was worshipped by devotees till the King Danta fervently requested the Goddess to reside in Danta. The Goddess granted his request with one condition that the king should not look back even one time till he reached the temple of Danta. In case he failed to do so the Goddess would not shift. The king accordingly led the Goddess down the ill towards the site of Danta. The anklets of the Goddess tinkled and seemed to signal her movements behind the king. However, the king could not resist his curiosity and peeped back for a small look. The Goddess (true to her word) refused to budge even a n inch and the disappointed king had to go away. The place where the Goddess stopped her sojourn was the site of Ambaji temple. Some pilgrims consider their visit incomplete till they have visited both Ambaji temples.

How to reach Ambaji Shaktipeeth ?

Ambaji Location
Ambaji is a small town in Banaskantha district, Gujarat, famous for the Ambaji Temple, one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. It is set amidst the scenic Aravalli hills and forests, attracting thousands of devotees and pilgrims annually.

How to Reach Ambaji ?

• By Road Well-connected to major cities like Mount Abu (50 km), Udaipur (172 km), Ahmedabad (175 km), Dwarka (620 km), Gir (520 km), and Palanpur (60 km).

• By Air Nearest airport is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad (180 km).

• By Train Nearest railway station is Abu Road Station (20 km), well-connected to major cities.

Ambaji is easily accessible from various major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur, Chennai, Jaipur, and many others.

Ambaji Shaktipeeth Temple Services

• Temple Ticket Price Ambaji Temple has free entry, with no specific ticket prices for darshan.
• Pooja Price List There is no fixed price, but voluntary donations are accepted. Priests perform pujas like aarti, abhishek, and special prayers.
• Online Ticket Booking Currently, there's no online booking system for darshan or pujas at Ambaji Temple.

Ambaji Shaktipeeth Aarti Timings

• Morning Aarti 6:30 to 7:00 A.M.
• Evening Aarti 6:30 to 7:00 P.M.

Tourist Places

Places to See Near Ambaji Temple

• Gabbar Hill
• Aravalli Range
• Dharoi Dam

Other Religious Places Near Ambaji Temple

• Akshardham Temple, Gandhinagar
• Dwarkadhish Temple, Dwarka
• Somnath Temple, Somnath

Local Food Speciality of Ambaji Shaktipeeth

• Thalipeeth
• Thepla
• Dhokla
• Fafda