Goddess Ambe Temple, Girnar

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Goddess Ambe Temple is situated on the Girnar mountain, Girnar. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Goddess Ambe Temple is dedicated to one amongst the kinds of divinity Amba. As per legend, deity Amba was worshipped by the deities of the pre-Aryan race at this place. together with the footprints of the deity, the imprints of her chariot are believed during been seen throughout the construction of the temple.

Amba Mata on Girnar Hill

HistoryEdit

Goddess Ambe Temple is an ancient temple built in the twelfth century. As per mythology, the ceremony of tonsure of Lord krishna took place at this temple. A golden yantra which has inscriptions of about fifty one shlokas will be seen within the temple. The Bhavai, a popular folks drama, is performed within the courtyard of the temple.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

More than 3 hours.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Private taxies are also available from airport and railway station to reach the site.

Bus : State transport buses and private transport are easily available to reach Girnar.

Train : Nearest railway station is 5 km from Junagadh and easily available trains for Ahmedabad, Rajkot and other major cities. After reaching railway station take taxies or local transport to reach Girnar.

Air : The Nearest airport is at Rajkot about 100 km from Junagadh, is well connected with Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi and many major Indian cities. The nearest International airport is in Ahmedabad. After reaching airport take taxies or local transport to reach Girnar.

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Things to CarryEdit

Carry food and more drinking water bottles because Restrurents are not available on the hill. And also carry camera to capture some clicks.

Safety / WarningEdit

It is advisable to Start your journey early in the morning so that you can reach the place before the heat prevails. One cannot climb the hills and cover each temple in Gujarat’s hot weather. Months of April till June are best to avoid.