Over 2.39 crore visited Ambaji last year, 40 kg more gold needed for golden conversion
March 22, 2016
Gandhinagar
More than 2.39 crore pilgrims paid visit to Ambaji Mandir last year, said Yatradham Vikas Minister Shri Pradipsinh Jadeja in the Gujarat Assembly.
He said Rs 83.52 crore development works are under plan at present at Ambaji including steps of Gabbar hill, Ambika dining hall, flooring in Chachar chowk, lighting etc.
He said this year 28 lakh pilgrims reached Ambaji on foot through pad yatra.
He said Rs 61.57 crore project of construction of 51 Shakti Pith has been completed and dedicated by then Chief Minister of Gujarat and current Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
Ambaji Mandir’s shikhar is 61 ft in height. It is being converted into golden. So far 41 ft work has been completed. Donors have donated 100 kg gold for this work. Further 40 kg gold is required to complete this work.
– DeshGujarat
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