Famous Temples in India

Architecture

The architecture of the temple is quite artistic and beautiful and is a good representation of Indian tradition and culture. A majestic Kalash is mounted at a stunning height of 103 feet or the top of the temple. The weight of the Kalash is more than 3 tones and it is made from a special kind of milky white marble that is curated from the bowels of Arasur mines. The marble has been plated with pure Swarna (gold) and it carries the sacred flag of Ambaji Mata and the majestic Trishul. The principal temple of Ambaji is small with a sprawling Mandap and the holy Gokh of Mata Amba in the Garbh. A huge Cachar stands in front of the Garbh and it is in this Cachar that the traditional worship of Ambaji Maa is performed at this very Cachar. The main temple or Nij Mandir is constructed in front of the old temple. This temple has a huge significance for the worshippers of Shakti Sampraday. Not only is Nij Mandir famous for being the seat of cosmic superpower that protects the universe but is also widely lauded for its beautiful architecture and intricate religious carvings. The total area of the temple is 20 meters to 950 meters and this excludes two structures, old Haven Shala and New Havan Shala. The Nij Mandir is moderately sized and there is no idol or photograph of the Goddess in there.

The inner sanctum of the temple has silver-plated doors. There is a gokh, or niche, in the wall on which is fixed an old-plated marble inscription of the Viso Yantra, a Vedic text on sacred geometry. At a short distance from the Ambaji temple is a large rectangular kund, with steps on all its four sides, called Mansarovar. In front of the Ambica shrine, in a pit-like place, there are idols of Nageswarar, Hanuman, Nagarajar. The hundi is 10 feet long made of copper. Gold is also used in the rebuilding of the temple. At the peak of the temple, 358 gold Kalas are installed.

Mansarovar Temple - Mansarovar is behind the main temple. There are two temples on two sides of this holy tank, one is of Mahadev and another is Ajay Devi, who is believed to be the sister of Mata Ambaji. The visitors and devotees use to take holy bath in this Mansarovar. It is also very important source of history of Ambaji that there is an ancient Monument of Scripts Writings and Old Carvings on Rock Stone "Shilalekh" of Raja Maldev, dated Hindu Calendar Samvat year 1415, in Ajay Devi Mandir. The Temple Trust has also undertaken the renovation projects in respect of Holy Mansarovar and its temples and surroundings are behind the main Temple.