Usha Breco - Maa Ambaji Udankhatola

MAA AMBAJI

Gabbar Hill

At a distance of 65 Kms from Palanpur and 45 Kms from Mt. Abu near Gujarat Rajasthan border the religious town of Ambaji is located. This town is famous for the Maa Ambaji temple, one of the richest and holiest temple in Gujarat attracting lakhs of pilgrims from Gujarat and neighbouring Rajasthan every year. The original seat of Ambaji Mata is on Gabbar Hilltop, which is 3 Kms away from Ambaji town. Ambaji Mata temple is one of the 51 shakti peeths where it is believed the heart of Goddess Parvati fell.

Ambaji Mata temple at Gabbar is very ancient, origin of which is lost in antiquity. It is believed that Goddess Amba was one of the deities of Pre-Aryan race, which Aryans absorbed in their pantheon. On the Gabbar Hill the footsteps of Goddess are imprinted. The imprint of Her chariot is also found here. It is believed that the tonsure ceremony of Lord Krishna also took place here. Ambaji temple has a golden yantra made jointly with the yantra of Nepal Shaktipeeth at Ujjain. There are 51 shlokas on the yantra.

Lakhs of devotees visit the temple every year especially on Purnima days culminating into a large mela on Bhadarvi Purnima. Goddess Ambaji Mata has been fulfilling wishes of her devotees for thousands of years.

Maa Ambaji

MAA AMBAJI

Maa Ambaji Udankhatola at Gabbar Hill is operational since Sepemeber, 1998. The level difference the upper and lower stations is about 140 mts. Pilgrims by can reach the hill top in about 3 mins. whereas the other mode of climbing by foot takes about 45 mins. covering a steep winding path. This is a boon to the visiting pilgrims, old, infirm, children etc. to have a quick, safe and comfortable journey for the darshan of the Goddess Ambaji.

Timings of Udankhatola
8.30 am to 5.30 pm

AMENITIES

Landscaped Garden
Sitting & Resting Area
Toilets
Drinking Water
Music System
Vehicle Parking

SCHEMES

Tkt Type	Fare	Details
Single	Rs. 75	One to & fro journey per person on Ambaji
Students	Rs.525	One to & fro journey for a group of 8 students on all days
Concession	Rs. 45	For physically and visually handicapped persons and war widows.
Annual Pass	Rs. 540	journey once in a month valid for 12 months.
Free Rides for Children below 110 cm height

For more information and advance block bookings of tickets, contact:

Resident Manager,
Maa Ambaji

,
Gabbar Hills, Ambaji, Gujarat. Phone: 02749-264520
Fax: 02749-262726
Email: ambadevi@ushabreco.com

Location

How to reach Ambaji

Distances :
From Ahmedabad – 180 Kms.
From Abu Road station – 20 Kms.
From Mt. Abu – 45 Kms.
From Delhi – 700 Kms.
From Palanpur – 65 Kms.
From Himmat Nagar – 110 Kms.

Nearest Station : Abu Road

From	Train No.
Delhi	2957, 2916

Nearest Airport – Ahmedabad

From	Flight No.
Delhi	IC 613
Bombay	9W 323

Where To Stay In Ambaji

Hotel Akash Ganga Phone : 02749-262764
Balaram Resort Phone : 02742-84278

Local Transportation in Ambaji

Taxi , Jeeps, Auto Rickshaw

Other Places to visit in Ambaji

Goddess Amba temple in Ambaji town, Koteshwar temple, Maa Kamakshi temple

Important Festivals in 2003

Budh Poornima - 16 May.'2003
Navratri - 26 Sept' 2003 to 4 Oct.'2003
Diwali - 25 October'2003

Tours and Travels

Vidhi Travels,
Ahmedabad
Phone : 079-6563065

Other Information at Ambaji

Police Station
(Ambaji)
Phone : 62148
Hospital
(Ambaji)
Phone : 62155

Important Festivals in 2007

Makar Sankranti :
14 January' 2007
Republic Day:
26 January' 2007
Maha Shivratri:
16 February' 2007
Chatra Navratra:
19 March ' 2007 to 27 March' 2007
Mahavir Jayanti :
31 March 2007
Guru Purnima :
29 July 2007
Independence Day:
15 August' 2007
Rakshabandhan :
28 August 2007
Krishna Janmashtami:
4 September ' 2007
Bhadravi Poornima :
26 September 2007
Sharad Navratra:
25 October' 2007
Diwali :
09 November' 2007
Gujarati New Year:
10 November' 2007
Kartik Poornima:
24 November' 2007

Nearby Cities / Places of Importance

Mount Abu - 45 Kms

The hill resort of Mount Abu on Aravallis is magnificent land of sages and seers. The major attractions are Nakki Lake, 1000 years old Dilwara Jain temples, Head Quarters of Brahmkumaris Foundation etc.

Ahmedabad - 180 Kms

Ahmedabad, once associated with Mahatma Gandhi, is renowned as a great textile and commercial centre. The major attractions are Jama Masjid, Kankaria Lake, the Shaking Minarets, Rani Rupwati Masjid etc.

Palanpur - 65 Kms

Palanpur is a former princely state ruled by Nawabs. The major attractions are palaces of the Nawab, Balram Mahadev temple etc.

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