 On the fool moon day,
Purnima fair is held in the months of Kartik, Chitra and Bhadrapad
specifically celebrated by Hindu devotees of state and outside.
The goddess here is believed to have the manifestation of Shiva’s
consort- Parvati. During the 9 days Navaratri festivals devotees
performed prayers and dance within the Mandir premises with great
enthusiasm and concentration. They also attend readings of the Saptashati,
the seven hundred verses in admiration of the goddess. In the west
side of the temple, there exists a Pipal tree, where the visitors
circumambulate to prove their esteem to nature.
Kumbharia Jain temples: On the Danta – Ambaji
highway there placed another pilgrimage spot as Kumbharia Jain temple.
The five temples full of striking engravings and pillars especially
at Neminath of white marble are the eminent spots of Ambaji.
Gabbar Hill: Gabbar Hill is placed at a few minute
walking distances away from Gabbar. As per Hindu scriptures, Goddess
revealed herself on the hill and left imprints of her feet, she
is considered as the prime deity of the region also responsible
in making Gujarat a nation-wide tour destination.
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Ambaji is the prominent
pilgrimage spot of Gujarat popular for the shrine of goddess-Amba.
It is placed about 179 kms on the Arasur Hill near Mount Abu and
recognized as one of the original Shakti Pithas in India. Amba Bhavani
or 'Arasuri is the presiding deity of Gujarat In the holy month
of Bhadrapad, pilgrims trek hundreds of miles on foot to attain
the shrine in 'Bhadrapad Poonam'. Ambe temple is the vital attraction
of Ambaji and the Navaratri celebrations being the prime means of
gathering of Ambaji. It is a picturesque rest, located among the
Aravalli ranges, supposed to be the foremost reason of making Gujarat
a distinct destination to tour.