The ancient Ambaji temple, dedicated to Mother Goddess is located at the
city center. It is believed that Maharaj Shivaji had came here to offer
prayers to Ma Ambaji after winning a war. On Dusshera, a rathyatra is
held here with beautifully decorated four raths (chariots) that is run
by the people and the idol of Ma Ambaji is kept on a silver rath. Ma Ambaji's
ratha yatra which is run by the people is conducted on every
dussehra and it provides a beautiful sight. The Rath Yatra is marked by
a procession of 4 decorated chariots adorned with flowers and garlands
and the goddess idol is placed on the chariot which is fully decorated
with silver colour. The occasions like Navratra, Navchandi yagna,
Sahastra chandi yagna, Annakut, Shreebhog, diya darshan (deep darshan), Chosath
khand are also celebrated with much pomp.Bhuvaneshwari Mataji Temple with
Lord Ganesh as the main deity, Narbhadra hanumanji Temple, Ashapurimataji
Temple, Mahalaxmi mataji temple and Mahakali mataji temple are some
of the nearby temples.
Contact Address:
Ambaji Temple
Infront of Bhuvaneshwari temple, Ambaji Road, Bhagal, Surat
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