Ambaji: Darshan at Gabbar Peak, 51 Shakti Peeth Parikrama, and the ropeway service at Ambaji will remain closed for three days from tomorrow due to beehive removal work at Gabbar Hill. A large number of devotees visit the Ambaji Shakti Peeth at Gabbar, which is managed by the Arasuri Ambaji Mata Devasthan Trust. Many pilgrims use the ropeway to reach the hill for darshan. However, multiple honeybee hives have formed along the darshan path, the 51 Shakti Peeth Parikrama route, and other areas on...Read More

Banaskantha: As part of the Khelo India Games initiative launched by the Central Government, the first NTPC Khelo India National Ranking Women’s Archery Tournament will be held at Shaktipeeth Ambaji—an epicenter of power, devotion, and faith in Banaskantha, Gujarat. Following the conclusion of Chaitri Navratri, around 550 women from 28 states and 8 union territories will participate in the ‘Adishakti National Women’s Archery Competition’ from April 8 to 10, 2025. The National Women’...Read More

Gandhinagar: Cabinet Minister Rushikesh Patel today informed the state assembly that the administration has removed a total of 79 encroachments (both temporary and permanent) at Ambaji. He also stated that the government is firmly committed to the world-class development of Ambaji Yatra Dham, the heart of the 51 Shaktipeeths of the country. During the question-and-answer session in the Legislative Assembly today, Patel stated that two T.P. schemes have been implemented so far for the developmen...Read More

Japan K Pathak, Gandhinagar: In a bid to improve infrastructure and elevate the pilgrim experience, the Gujarat government arm Gujarat Pavitra Yatradham Vikas Board has planned to develop the Ambaji Mata Temple's extended precinct area. The project, named Development of Extended Temple Precinct Area of Shri Ambaji Mata Temple (up to Gabbar Hill), with a total cost of ₹1189.85 crores, aims to transform the area between Gabbar Hill and the Ambaji Temple in Danta district. The proposed develop...Read More

Gandhinagar: Amidst the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, a similar grand convergence is set to take place in Gujarat. The 51 Shaktipeeth Parikrama Mahotsav will witness lakhs of devotees at the Ambaji Shaktipeeth, located in Danta Taluka of Banaskantha District, which is one of the 51 Shaktipeeths. The three-day 51 Shaktipeeth Parikrama Mahotsav will begin on February 9 at the Shri Arasuri Ambaji Mata Temple in Gujarat, which is famous as a pilgrimage site across India. Lakhs of devotees are e...Read More

Banaskantha: Stones were pelted at three private luxury buses full of pilgrims while they were traveling from Shakti Peeth Ambaji to Mehsana. The stone-pelting incident occurred on Sunday night when the buses, carrying pilgrims, were targeted near Pansa village. The devotees were returning after their visit to the temple when the attack took place. The attackers shattered the front glass of one of the buses. Fortunately, all passengers were unharmed. Local police were informed immediately....Read More

Ambaji: The process to construct Shakti corridor phase 1 in Shaktipith Ambaji has started in pilgrim town Ambaaji in North Gujarat. Every year groups of pilgrims arrive in Ambaji for Darshan of Goddess Amba. Under the phase 1 works the process of demolition of government properties has started for construction of an underpass walkway, from 51 Shakti Peeth Circle to Gabbar Circle. With this underpass walkway, the main temple will be accessed in just 20 minutes. It’s worth noting here that...Read More

Ambaji: A bus of Vrindavan Travels carrying more than 25 passengers from Anjar in Kutch was returning from Ambaji towards Danta when the bus driver lost control due to brake failure at Trishulia Ghat, resulting in the bus overturning. The bus hit a Bolero jeep, an Alto car, and two bikes. The bike riders escaped unharmed, but the two cars suffered severe damage. Around 25 passengers in the bus were injured. Five to seven passengers sustained serious injuries and were shifted to Palanpur for fur...Read More

Ambaji: In a major accident near Trishulia Ghat, close to Danta, a private luxury bus returning from the pilgrimage site of Ambaji to Khedbrahma overturned on a highway. At least three people were killed, and over 20 were injured in the accident. Initially, the police reported five fatalities, but updated information confirmed three deaths, with the remaining passengers receiving treatment at a nearby hospital in Palanpur. Inspector Saroj Chaudhari from Danta police station state...Read More

Ambaji: The Gujarat government arm, Gujarat State Road Transprot Corporation(GSRTC) has announced its plans to operate the buses during the Bhadarvi Poonam fair at Ambani in North Gujarat during 12 to 18 September. GSRTC has in its plan announced it will set up 10 temporary booths and opeerate 1100 buses to serve the pilgrims participating in the fair. GSRTC has made ac oordianting committee of four officials to finalize the plan which include deployment of sufficient number of buses, tempora...Read More