About the temple

MAA AMBAJI Gabbar Hill		At a distance of 65 Kms from Palanpur and 45 Kms from Mt. Abu near Gujarat Rajasthan border the religious town of Ambaji is located. This town is famous for the Maa Ambaji temple, one of the richest and holiest temple in Gujarat attracting lakhs of pilgrims from Gujarat and neighbouring Rajasthan every year. The original seat of Ambaji Mata is on Gabbar Hilltop, which is 3 Kms away from Ambaji town. Ambaji Mata temple is one of the 51 shakti peeths where it is believed the heart of Goddess Parvati fell. Ambaji Mata temple at Gabbar is very ancient, origin of which is lost in antiquity. It is believed that Goddess Amba was one of the deities of Pre-Aryan race, which Aryans absorbed in their pantheon. On the Gabbar Hill the footsteps of Goddess are imprinted. The imprint of Her chariot is also found here. It is believed that the tonsure ceremony of Lord Krishna also took place here. Ambaji temple has a golden yantra made jointly with the yantra of Nepal Shaktipeeth at Ujjain. There are 51 shlokas on the yantra. Lakhs of devotees visit the temple every year especially on Purnima days culminating into a large mela on Bhadarvi Purnima. Goddess Ambaji Mata has been fulfilling wishes of her devotees for thousands of years.

Maa Ambaji

MAA AMBAJI		Maa Ambaji Udankhatola at Gabbar Hill is operational since Sepemeber, 1998. The level difference the upper and lower stations is about 140 mts. Pilgrims by can reach the hill top in about 3 mins. whereas the other mode of climbing by foot takes about 45 mins. covering a steep winding path. This is a boon to the visiting pilgrims, old, infirm, children etc. to have a quick, safe and comfortable journey for the darshan of the Goddess Ambaji.

Timings of Udankhatola 8.30 am to 5.30 pm AMENITIES Landscaped Garden Sitting & Resting Area Toilets Drinking Water Music System Vehicle Parking		SCHEMES Tkt Type Fare Details Single Rs. 62 One to & fro journey per person on Ambaji Students Rs.434 One to & fro journey for a group of 8 students on all days One way and Concession Rs. 37 For physically and visually handicapped persons and war widows. Annual Pass Rs. 501 journey once in a month valid for 12 months. Free Rides for Children below 110 cm height

For more information and advance block bookings of tickets, contact: Resident Manager, Maa Ambaji , Gabbar Hills, Ambaji, Gujarat. Phone9856478752 Fax: 02749-262726 Email: yantraguru@hotmail.com

Location

How to reach Ambaji Distances : From Ahmedabad – 180 Kms. From Abu Road station – 20 Kms. From Mt. Abu – 45 Kms. From Delhi – 700 Kms. From Palanpur – 65 Kms. From Himmat Nagar – 110 Kms. Nearest Station : Abu Road From Train No. Delhi 2957, 2916 Nearest Airport – Ahmedabad From Flight No. Delhi IC 613 Bombay 9W 323 Where To Stay In Ambaji Hotel Akash Ganga Phone : 02749-262764 Balaram Resort Phone : 02742-84278 Local Transportation in Ambaji Taxi , Jeeps, Auto Rickshaw Other Places to visit in Ambaji Goddess Amba temple in Ambaji town, Koteshwar temple, Maa Kamakshi temple Important Festivals in 2003 Budh Poornima - 16 May.'2003 Navratri - 26 Sept' 2003 to 4 Oct.'2003 Diwali - 25 October'2003 Tours and Travels Vidhi Travels, Ahmedabad Phone : 079-6563065 Other Information at Ambaji Police Station (Ambaji) Phone : 62148 Hospital (Ambaji) Phone : 62155		Important Festivals in 2005 Makar Sankranti : 14 January' 2006 Republic Day: 26 January' 2006 Maha Shivratri: 26 February' 2006 Somvati Amavas: 27 February 2006 Chatra Navratra: 30 March ' 2006 to 6 April' 2006 Mahavir Jayanti : 11 April 2006 Guru Purnima : 11 June 2006 Independence Day: 9 August' 2006 Independence Day: 15 August' 2006 Rakshabandhan : 8 August 2006 Krishna Janmashtami: 16 August ' 2006 Bhadravi Poornima : 7 September 2006 Sharad Navratra: 23 September to 12 October' 2006 Diwali : 21 October' 2006 Gujarati New Year: 22 October' 2006 Kartik Poornima: 05 November' 2006 Nearby Cities / Places of Importance Mount Abu - 45 Kms The hill resort of Mount Abu on Aravallis is magnificent land of sages and seers. The major attractions are Nakki Lake, 1000 years old Dilwara Jain temples, Head Quarters of Brahmkumaris Foundation etc. Ahmedabad - 180 Kms Ahmedabad, once associated with Mahatma Gandhi, is renowned as a great textile and commercial centre. The major attractions are Jama Masjid, Kankaria Lake, the Shaking Minarets, Rani Rupwati Masjid etc. Palanpur - 65 Kms Palanpur is a former princely state ruled by Nawabs. The major attractions are palaces of the Nawab, Balram Mahadev temple etc.