GujaratAmbaji, Banaskantha district
Ambaji Temple
Ambaji Temple, close to the Rajasthan border in northern Gujarat, is one of the principal Shakti Peeths and, notably, does not house a physical idol — worship here centres on a sacred yantra (geometric symbol).
Significance
Ambaji is a major pilgrimage centre for Gujarat and Rajasthan, especially popular during Navratri and the Bhadarvi Poornima fair.
How to Reach
The nearest airport is Ahmedabad, roughly 180 km away, with onward travel by road. From Shirdi, this is a long-distance trip typically planned by flight to Ahmedabad.
Best Time to Visit
October to March; Bhadarvi Poornima (around August–September) draws very large crowds.
Suggested Duration
1 day.
Nearby Attractions
- Gabbar Hill
- Kumbhariya Jain temples
- Mount Abu (Rajasthan, nearby)