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Top Ambaji Hotels
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Hotels(13)|Ratings(29)|Reviews(29) Last rated May 10th 2013
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Rs. 1000
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Rs. 1850
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Rs. 700
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Rs. 700
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Rs. 300
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Rs. 700
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Rs. 600
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Rs. 700
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Rs. 400
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Rs. 600
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Ambaji is a holy town situated on the foothills of the Arasur Hills, in Banaskantha District of Gujarat. The township received its name from the Ambaji Mata Temple, which is situated in Gabbar, also known as Gabbargadh.
Abode of the Mother Goddess Ambaji, the site has mentions in Holy Scriptures. As per the scripture 'Tantra Chudamani', the site is identified as the place where the heart of the goddess fell. Unlike other revered Hindu worship centres, the temple of Ambaji has no idols in the sanctums. Belonging to the 51 Shakti Peethas, the centre is also known as 'Arasuri Amba'. The goddess dwells in the form of a triangular encryption with a syllable known as 'Vishwa Yantra'.
A holy temple of Maa Ambe, the Mother Goddess, is one of the legendary pilgrim centres for Hindus. Along with the temples and shrines, the location in the backdrop of the Aravalli Ranges provides an ideal environment for solitude seekers.
The hamlet is largely inhabited by the Bhil and Garasia tribal communities. On their visit, travellers can explore tribal sites and their culture by embarking upon a jeep safari, camel ride and cart safari. Visitors can experience the tribal dance and artistic performance of folklore at night.
Tourists travelling to Ambaji can board flights, trains and buses. Flights are available to the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, which is the nearest airport, situated in Ahmedabad. Tourists can board trains to Abu Road Station, which is the nearest railhead situated at a distance of 20 kilometres from Ambaji. State owned buses render services from places like Ahmedabad, Abu Road Station, Mt Abu, Delhi, Palanpur and Himmat Nagar.
The festive season of Navratri is celebrated with great enthusiasm, during which a fair is organised. Along with this, travellers throng the destination during Purnima fair held on the full moon day in the month of Bhadrapad, Chaitra and Kartik. October to April is considered the ideal time to visit the destination as the climate is pleasant and cool.
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Ambaji is a holy town located on the Arasur hills in the Banaskantha District of Gujarat. This destination is popular for its temples, villages and sanctuaries. Ambaji holds religious significance as it is believed that this is the site where the heart of the Goddess Ambaji fell.
One of the famous temples of this place is the Ambaji Temple, located in the Aravali range and popular for being one of the 51 Shaktipeeths of Maa Ambaji. Gabbar Hills is also a popular tourist attraction and can be reached via the rope-way. It is believed to be the place where the Goddess revealed herself. Another peak known for its religious and mythological significance is the Kailash Tekari. The Kumbhariya Jain Temples, a group of five temples dedicated to the Jain Tirthankaras, is also quite popular.
Apart from the places of religious importance, tourists can also visit the Balaram Ambaji Wildlife Sanctuary. This sanctuary is home to endangered fauna along with 483 species of plants. Poshina is also popular among tourists for its temple, housing terracotta horses that are made by the local people.
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