Footfall at Ambaji Parikrama Path increases by 225%; Development of temple complex in progress

Gandhinagar: Ambaji Shaktipeeth, one of the most frequented pilgrimage sites in Gujarat, has reported a 225% increase in footfalls at Parikrama Path attributed to the 51 Shaktipeeth Parikrama Mahotsav and the Light and Sound Show inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Gujarat Bhupendra Patel in April,2022.

This increase has been observed considering the average footfalls in the temple during March and April 2022. Prior to Parikrama Mahotsav, around 3,350 pilgrims had visited Gabbar Temple and this number rose to 4,450, a 33% growth. 100 pilgrims performed the Parikrama prior to the inaguration. This has shot up by 225%to 2,250. The number of devotees visiting Ambaji temple has also increased by 14%.

Temple complex to be built across 6,146 sq.m area

The state government has been constantly working to develop key tourist attractions at Ambaji. After the inauguration of the Parikrama Mahotsava along the Light and Sound show, a decision to build Ambaji temple complex was taken. For this, an area of around 6,146 sq km has been sanctioned and work for the same has already begun. Well-known architect Bimal Patel is working on the design of this complex.

In its next budget, the state government will set aside a provision of ₹62 crore to develop 75 metres of area around the Ambaji temple and construct new buildings.

Local employment opportunities on the rise

With the growing enthusiasm among the devotees to visit AmbajiTemple, there has been a considerable growth in local businesses and employment opportunities for locals. According to the Gujarat Pavitra Yatradham Board, the temple now has daily 450 to 500 visitors, which go up to 600-700 on weekends.
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