Introduction
India is one of the deep religious countries in the world. Though it is the home of various religions, the Hindus are the majority. Therefore almost every state and city of the country is blessed with Hindu temples. Similarly, the city of Ajmer is, which is truly a divine destination of all faith and beliefs. It represents various faiths like Islam, Jain, Sikh, and Hindu through Dargah Sharif, Nareli Tirth, and Soni Ji Ki Nasiyan, Gurudwara Sahib, respectively. And apart from the pilgrimage site of Pushkar, there are various Hindu temples, which represent Hinduism. It is the home of multiple Hindu temples, which dedicated to numerous Hindu gods and goddesses. The Ambe Mata temple is one of them, which is one of the famous temples and situated in the heart of the city of Ajmer.
About Ambe Mata Temple
Though there are plenty of temples in every nook and corner of the city, some temples are most prominent. The temple dedicated to Ambe Mata is one of them because it is not the temple of a street or a colony of the city. Instead, it is the temple of the entire Ajmer.
The Ambe Mata mandir is the most famous center of faith in the city because it is the only temple in the surrounding regions, which is especially dedicated to a prominent Hindu goddess known as Ambe Mata.
Hinduism is very vast and one of the liberal communities in the world. There is a lot of gods and goddesses in Hinduism. No one knows the actual number of them. That is why many myths revolve around it. However, we can observe one of the best things about Hinduism is that it is one of the very few religions in the world where women are worshipped in the goddess's form, not only by women but also by the male counterpart of the society. It shows the stronghold of feminism in Indian culture.
This Ambe Mata Mandir is remarkable because it is the temple of one of the chief Hindu goddesses, Ambe Mata, who is also known as Durga. She is a symbol of power. You can feel the divineness and spiritualism over there every evening during the Arti. Devotees from the city and surrounding region take part in Arti, which is held in the evening.
Though there are many festivals celebrated in Hinduism, that is why India is known as the country of festivals. However, one festival that is very famous in India is Navratri. It is one of the longest celebrated festivals in India, which is widely recognized even in the world. It lasts for nine days. Every day and mostly night, during Navratri, devotees visit this temple to worship the Ambe Mata. The ninth day of this long-duration festival is considered to be the last day of the Navratri. In the evening of this day, the authority of the temple organizes a program. They also invite singers to perform some devotional songs, which lasts for the next morning. The entire region turns into the most bustling place in the city because not only the local residents but also the people from other cities, visit this Ambe Mata Temple to enjoy this devotional night.
The Historical, great religious significance and location make it one of the must-visit temples in the city of Ajmer.
How to reach
This Ambe Mata temple is situated in the city of Ajmer, Rajasthan. It is at Bajrang Chauraha (crossroad), near the Bajrang Temple. If you are not from Ajmer, then you first need to reach Ajmer. You can reach -
By Bus - You can get a bus from anywhere in India. Busses are available from Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, etc. It is not so far from the Ajmer bus stand you can get an auto either for Bajrang Garh or Ambe Mata Temple as both are located nearby.
By Train - After arriving at Ajmer Junction, you can get an auto for the same.
By Air - You can reach the nearest airport, Kishangarh Airport. Then either hire a personal vehicle directly for Ambe Mata temple or get a bus for Ajmer bus stand and do the same as mentioned above.
After arriving at this place, you can also visit some other nearby sites in the city.
Places near the Ambe Mata Temple
Bajrang Garh - It is the closest similar attraction. This temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman Ji. It is situated on the top of a hill from where you can have a look at the entire city, which can give you a wonderful experience in the city.
Daulat Bagh - It is one of the famous gardens not only in the city but also in the state of Rajasthan. You can have a peaceful stroll in this natural garden.
Ana Sagar Lake - It is the famous lake of Rajasthan and the pride of the city of Ajmer. Boat riding is one of the best things to do there. You can also visit the Choupati and taste some famous street foods, which you can find just outside of the same.
Soni Ji Ki Nasiyan - It is also known as Digambar Jain Mandir Nasiya, which is dedicated to the Digambar sect of Jainism.
If you are in Ajmer, then you should never ignore visiting some must-visit tourist attractions of the city like Dargah Sharif, Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra, Akbar fort, and museum.
