Shri Arasuri Ambaji Mata Devasthan Trust
Trust · Ambaji, Danta taluka, Banaskantha district, Gujarat
The trust runs the Arasuri Ambaji temple, one of the most visited Shakti Peethas, in the Arasur hills on the Gujarat–Rajasthan border. It also looks after pilgrims at Gabbar hill, the original seat of the goddess, with its eternal flame. Ropeway service to Gabbar started in 1998. Government officials run the trust. It also funds education, health and disaster-relief work. Its mohanthal prasad and gold-plated shikhar are well known.
How it is run
A government-run public trust. The Banaskantha District Collector is chairman and managing trustee, and an Additional Collector serves as administrator. The trust lists Mihir Patel (IAS) as Collector and chairman in October 2026.
Tips for pilgrims
- Darshan slots run roughly 8–11:30 am, 12:30–4:15 pm and 7–9 pm, with aarti at 7:30 am and 6:30 pm. Check the day's timings on ambajitemple.in.
- Gabbar hill has 999 steps, or you can take the ropeway. Plan a separate half-day.
- Temple inspector's office: 02749-262236.
Temples it runs
- Shri Arasuri Ambaji Mata Temple – Ambaji, Banaskantha district
- Gabbar Shaktipeeth – Gabbar hill, Ambaji