Gandhinagar: Nestled in the Aravalli mountain range, the Ambaji Mata Temple is a revered spiritual centre that draws lakhs of devotees year-round, especially on every full moon and during the Bhadarvi Poonam fair. Now, with the vision of “Vikas bhi, Virasat bhi,” Ambaji Yatradham is set to undergo major development. The state government has prepared a 50-year master plan for the Shri Ambaji Mata Temple complex in Danta taluka of Banaskantha district. With an estimated cost of ₹1,632 crore,...Read More

Ambaji: The world‑renowned pilgrimage site Ambaji Temple has received a silver donation estimated to be worth around ₹46 lakh. An unidentified devotee from Ahmedabad anonymously donated approximately 40 kg of silver to the temple trust. As part of the offering, the devotee gifted intricately crafted silver grille doors for Gabbar Gate and Bhairavji Temple, as well as a large ceremonial umbrella (Chatra). Temple authorities, including the temple inspector and administrative staff, officially...Read More

Ambaji: The Gujarat Pavitra Yatradham Vikas Board (GPYVB) has invited online tenders for a major development project at the Shree Ambaji Mata Temple in Banaskantha district, North Gujarat. Valued at over ₹804 crore, the project involves the expansion and redevelopment of the temple precinct up to Gabbar Hill. According to the tender notice, this initiative is part of a broader master plan aimed at enriching the pilgrimage experience and strengthening infrastructure at one of the state’s most...Read More

Ambaji: Darshan at Gabbar Peak, 51 Shakti Peeth Parikrama, and the ropeway service at Ambaji will remain closed for three days from tomorrow due to beehive removal work at Gabbar Hill. A large number of devotees visit the Ambaji Shakti Peeth at Gabbar, which is managed by the Arasuri Ambaji Mata Devasthan Trust. Many pilgrims use the ropeway to reach the hill for darshan. However, multiple honeybee hives have formed along the darshan path, the 51 Shakti Peeth Parikrama route, and other areas on...Read More

Banaskantha: As part of the Khelo India Games initiative launched by the Central Government, the first NTPC Khelo India National Ranking Women’s Archery Tournament will be held at Shaktipeeth Ambaji—an epicenter of power, devotion, and faith in Banaskantha, Gujarat. Following the conclusion of Chaitri Navratri, around 550 women from 28 states and 8 union territories will participate in the ‘Adishakti National Women’s Archery Competition’ from April 8 to 10, 2025. The National Women’...Read More

Gandhinagar: Cabinet Minister Rushikesh Patel today informed the state assembly that the administration has removed a total of 79 encroachments (both temporary and permanent) at Ambaji. He also stated that the government is firmly committed to the world-class development of Ambaji Yatra Dham, the heart of the 51 Shaktipeeths of the country. During the question-and-answer session in the Legislative Assembly today, Patel stated that two T.P. schemes have been implemented so far for the developmen...Read More

Japan K Pathak, Gandhinagar: In a bid to improve infrastructure and elevate the pilgrim experience, the Gujarat government arm Gujarat Pavitra Yatradham Vikas Board has planned to develop the Ambaji Mata Temple's extended precinct area. The project, named Development of Extended Temple Precinct Area of Shri Ambaji Mata Temple (up to Gabbar Hill), with a total cost of ₹1189.85 crores, aims to transform the area between Gabbar Hill and the Ambaji Temple in Danta district. The proposed develop...Read More

Gandhinagar: Amidst the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, a similar grand convergence is set to take place in Gujarat. The 51 Shaktipeeth Parikrama Mahotsav will witness lakhs of devotees at the Ambaji Shaktipeeth, located in Danta Taluka of Banaskantha District, which is one of the 51 Shaktipeeths. The three-day 51 Shaktipeeth Parikrama Mahotsav will begin on February 9 at the Shri Arasuri Ambaji Mata Temple in Gujarat, which is famous as a pilgrimage site across India. Lakhs of devotees are e...Read More

Banaskantha: Stones were pelted at three private luxury buses full of pilgrims while they were traveling from Shakti Peeth Ambaji to Mehsana. The stone-pelting incident occurred on Sunday night when the buses, carrying pilgrims, were targeted near Pansa village. The devotees were returning after their visit to the temple when the attack took place. The attackers shattered the front glass of one of the buses. Fortunately, all passengers were unharmed. Local police were informed immediately....Read More

Ambaji: The process to construct Shakti corridor phase 1 in Shaktipith Ambaji has started in pilgrim town Ambaaji in North Gujarat. Every year groups of pilgrims arrive in Ambaji for Darshan of Goddess Amba. Under the phase 1 works the process of demolition of government properties has started for construction of an underpass walkway, from 51 Shakti Peeth Circle to Gabbar Circle. With this underpass walkway, the main temple will be accessed in just 20 minutes. It’s worth noting here that...Read More