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Ambaji Temple
Ambaji, Gujarat
Ancient (rebuilt 18th Century)
One of the 51 Shakti Peethas, where the heart of Goddess Sati is believed to have fallen. The temple houses no idol but a sacred Shree Visa Yantra.
Source: Aitihasik heritage database. Use this as a field guide and verify sensitive historical claims before citation.
Details
- Dynasty
- Rajput
- Style
- Nagara
- Primary Deity
- Amba Mata (Shakti Peetha)
- Languages
- Gujarati, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Devanagari, Sanskrit
Historical Significance
One of 51 Shakti Peethas. Sacred Visa Yantra instead of idol. Major pilgrimage for Navaratri
Architectural Features
No idol worship - Yantra basedGold-plated kalashGabbar Hill nearby