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Ambaji Attractions - Tourist Places To Visit In Ambaji

  • 01Gabbar Hill

    Gabbar hill is a hillock located about 4 km away from the Ambaji village on the Rajasthan Gujarat Border and is believed to be the original seat of Ambaji Mata. As per the legend narrated in the "Tantra Chudamani", a piece of the heart from the dead body of Devi Sati fell on top of this hill.

    There are 999 steps to climb the hill and reach the temple that rests there. Watching the sunset from the hilltop is an experience in itself.

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  • 02Kamakshi Mandir

    Kamakshi Mandir

    Kamakshi Mandir places itself in the Kamakshidevi Temple Complex, located 1 km away from Ambaji on Khedbrahma Highway.

    All the 51 Shakti Peethas and the centre of cosmic power are reconstructed and installed in this complex so as to provide the visitors and devotees with complete information about the great Shakti Sampraday and the various incarnations of Aditya Shakti mata.

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  • 03Mangalya Van And Kailash Tekari

    Mangalya Van is situated on a hilltop named Kailash Tekari and is located more than a kilometre away from Ambaji Mandir on Khedbrahma Highway.

    Mangalya Van is a unique garden known for its astrological garden, which has three plants each for every zodiac sign. Astrologers claim that these plants have the same effect on one's life as that of gemstones. Tourists flock here to know more about the astrological plants and some of the visitors even take saplings of them to their homes. It is believed that the plants corresponding to one's zodiac sign bring good luck to the person if placed in the vicinity of their house.

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  • 04Koteshwar Temple

    Koteshwar Temple is located 8 km away from Ambaji. It is historically significant as the temple is situated near the river Saraswati. Valmiki Ashram and Shakti Ashram are the two other attractions of this place.

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  • 05Mansarovar

    Mansarovar

    Mansarovar is a large rectangular pond situated behind the Ambaji Temple. It was built by Shri Tapishanker, a faithful devotee of Ambaji Mata, during the years 1584 to 1594. The pond has steps on four sides and has two temples on both sides.

    The devotees and visitors to this place take a bath in this holy pond.

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  • 06Balaram Wildlife Sanctuary

    Balaram Wildlife Sanctuary

    Balaram Ambaji Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Banaskantha district of Gujarat. The name of the sanctuary is derived from Balaram and Ambaji, two temples located on the opposite corners of the area. The sanctuary was established by the government of Gujarat on August 7th, 1989, to protect, propagate and develop wildlife and its environment.

    The sanctuary has a huge collection of some rare animals and birds, which include sloth bear, porcupine, striped hyena, blue bull, fox, Indian civet, Indian pangolin, etc. The area also has many varieties of medicinal plants like kadaya, gugal and musali.

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