Ambaji Temple
Ambaji Temple
Welcome to the Ambaji Temple
Ambaji Temple, located in Banaskantha district of North Gujarat, is surrounded by the sacred Aravalli hills, often called the “Line of Peaks.”
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: 30°C – 45°C
- Winter: 10°C – 36°C
- Monsoon: ~20 inches rainfall – the most beautiful season to visit.
Spiritual Significance
Unlike most temples, Ambaji has no idol of the Goddess. Instead, the Holy Shri Yantra is worshipped as the original deity. On every full moon, divine light graces the temple, attracting millions of devotees.
Architecture & Surroundings
Built of white marble with golden spires and a red flag, the temple is surrounded by Chachar Chowk. Nearby lies the sacred Mansarovar Kund, a holy site for pilgrims.
How to Reach
Ambaji temple is well connected by roads:
- 20 km from Abu Road
- 45 km from Mount Abu
- 50 km from Kadiadra
- 65 km from Palanpur
- 190 km from Ahmedabad
Shree Yantra
World's Largest Shree Yantra
At the heart of Ambaji Temple lies the world’s largest Shree Yantra, worshipped as the original form of Maa Amba. Unlike most temples with idols, Ambaji enshrines this sacred geometric form as its presiding deity.
Spiritual Significance
The Shree Yantra represents the cosmic balance of energy and the union of the divine feminine and masculine. Devotees worship it with eyes covered, symbolizing inner vision, purity, and faith.
Why Unique?
- World’s largest Shree Yantra
- No idol – Yantra itself is the deity
- Worshipped with eyes covered
- Symbol of cosmic energy & balance