Ambaji Temple Revises Aarti, Darshan Timings for Diwali and Bestu Varas

Ambaji: The Shri Arasuri Ambaji Mata Devasthan Trust has announced revised aarti and darshan timings at the Ambaji Temple in Banaskantha district during the Diwali festival and Gujarati New Year celebrations in November 2026.

According to the trust, special arrangements will be made for devotees visiting the temple on November 10, which marks Gujarati New Year (Bestu Varas), when Annakut will also be offered to the deity. The temple has announced separate schedules for the day and the subsequent festival period.

On November 10 (Kartik Sud Ekam), the morning aarti will be held from 6 am to 6.30 am, followed by darshan from 6.30 am to 11.30 am. Rajbhog will be offered at noon, and afternoon darshan will be available from 12.30 pm to 4.15 pm. Evening aarti will take place from 6.30 pm to 7 pm, followed by darshan from 7 pm to 9 pm.

From November 11 (Kartik Sud Bij) to November 14 (Kartik Sud Pancham), the morning aarti will be held from 6.30 am to 7 am, followed by darshan from 7 am to 11.30 am. Rajbhog will be offered at noon, while afternoon darshan will remain open from 12.30 pm to 4.15 pm. The evening aarti will take place from 6.30 pm to 7 pm, followed by darshan from 7 pm to 9 pm.

From November 15 onwards, the temple will resume its regular schedule. Morning aarti will be held from 7.30 am to 8 am, followed by darshan from 8 am to 11.30 am. Rajbhog will be offered at noon, afternoon darshan will be available from 12.30 pm to 4.15 pm, and evening aarti will take place from 6.30 pm to 7 pm, followed by darshan from 7 pm to 9 pm.

The trust has appealed to devotees and the general public to take note of the revised timings while planning their visit to the temple. DeshGujarat