Ambājī Mandir
A Śakti Pīṭha with no image, only a yantra
⭐ Why it is famous
One of the 51 Śakti Pīṭhas, where no idol is worshipped — only the Viśva-yantra in a niche, dressed to look like the Devī.
📜 Pilgrimage history
An ancient shrine rebuilt in white marble; the original Gabbar hill shrine above is said to mark where Satī's heart fell.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Darśan 07:00 – 11:30, 12:30 – 16:30, 18:30 – 21:00
- Ārati at dawn and dusk
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Ropeway or 999 steps to Gabbar hill
- Bhādrapada Pūrṇimā fair draws millions on foot
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Ambājī Mandir, Ambaji, BanaskanthaAbu Road (ABR) — 20 km
Ambaji bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Ahmedabad (AMD) — 180 km
Buses from Abu Road (45 min), Palanpur (65 km), Ahmedabad (5 hrs).
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Trust bhojanalaya and dharmaśālā
- Hotels in Ambaji town
- Resorts at Mount Abu
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Gabbar hill ropeway
- Kumbhariya Jain temples
- Mount Abu
🧵 Part of these circuits
📅 Best time to visit
Bhādrapada Pūrṇimā (Sep) and Navarātri