Ambaji Shakti Peetha
Ambaji, Gujarat, India
Last Updated: 2/28/2026
Divine Manifestations
Body Part of Sati:
Shakti Form:
Devi Ambaji, revered as the Supreme Shakti, is worshipped here in her formless and eternal aspect. No idol is present in the sanctum, instead a sacred symbol called 'Shree Yantra' is worshipped.
Bhairava Form:
Batuk Bhairav is the fierce form of Shiva associated with Ambaji as her divine consort and guardian of the Peetha.
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Significance of the Peetha
- Ambaji Temple is one of the most sacred Shakti Peethas where the heart of Goddess Sati is believed to have fallen. The temple is located on the Arasur Hill and is a major center of pilgrimage in Gujarat and across India.
Spiritual Importance
Ambaji is a vital Shakti Peetha and an Adi Shakti center. The temple does not have an idol, which symbolizes the formless nature of the divine feminine. The energy of the temple is considered extremely powerful, and lakhs of devotees undertake foot pilgrimages (parikrama) to reach it.
Main Attractions
- The Shree Yantra in the sanctum (no idol)
- Gabbar Hill (original location of Shakti Peetha)
- Light and Sound Show at Gabbar
- Annual Bhadrapad fair
Temple Architecture
Built in the Nagara style of temple architecture, the temple features intricately carved marble pillars and domes. The sanctum houses no image but the sacred geometric diagram—Shree Yantra—etched on a golden plate.