Famous Temples in India

SHRI AMBIKA SHAKTIPEETH

Viratnagar, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India

Share

Goddess

Goddess Ambika is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Goddess Parvathi.

God

Here Lord Shiva is worshipped as Amriteshwar.

Interesting Facts

  • Sati devi's Left Feet Fingers had fallen here and the temple is also one of the 51 Shakti Peethas.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are November to February.

Weather

Highest - April to June (42°C during day and 27°C during night)Average - August (32°C during the day and 26°C during night)Lowest - December to February (20°C during day and 16°C during night)Monsoon season - June to September

Dress Code

  • For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
  • For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
  • Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.

Do's & Dont's

  • Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
  • Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
  • Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
  • Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.

transport connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Bharatpur Bus Station
123 KM 08860244484
Bharatpur Junction
214 KM 139
Jaipur Airport
96.9 KM 0141-2550623

Architecture

Ambika Temple is on Top of a Hill and need to take 30 steps to reach the temple. An interesting fact is that right behind the Garbagraha of the temple is a Neem tree which has been there from ages.

Religious Significance

According to legend, Daksha who is the father of Goddess Sati insulted the lord Shiva and Shri Sati. He did not invite them to Daksha Yagna. Goddess Sati did not get the permission from lord Shiva and went to the Daksha Yagna. Her father insulted a lot. So goddess Sati sacrificed herself in the Yagna. On hearing this, lord Shiva got angry and he started to dance for destroyed this universe. To prevent this, lord Vishnu Sliced the body with his Chakra. It was placed in 51 different pieces of the world. In this temple goddess sati’s left leg fingers were fallen, which was called as ‘Nalhati’ (Nala – throat).

Temple Timings

Day Timings
All Days 05:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Tours










Airports

Airport Name Distance
Shamshabad 40 KM
Lorem Ipsum 12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name Distance
Secunderabad 10 KM
Nampally 12 KM
Begumpet 6 KM
Lingampally 20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name Distance
MGBS 35 KM
CBS 28 KM
kukatpally 20 KM
Lingampally 30 KM
Uppal 35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Private Transport 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757

Local Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Local Transport 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757

Nearest Temples

SHRI GIRIRAJ MAHARAJ JI TEMPLE
 Govardhan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India

Govardhan parvat is a sandstone hill,which is 8 km in length

Distance: 36 KM
SHRI DWARKADHEESH MANDIR
 Raja Dhiraj Bazar, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India

Mandir is one of the oldest and largest temples of Mathura

Distance: 42.4 KM
SHRI KRISHNA JANMASTHAN TEMPLE
 Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India

There was a massive idol of Krishna made of solid gold

Distance: 42.4 KM
SHRI RADHA RANI MANDIR
 Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India

It is famous worldwide as it is dedicated to Radha-Krishna

Distance: 53.6 KM
SHRI GOPINATH JI TEMPLE
 Vrindavan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India

Jahnava Thakurani is seated on the left side of Gopinath & a small deity of Radhika are seated on his right

Distance: 54.7 KM
SHRI RADHA VALLABH TEMPLE
 Vrindavan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India

It was constructed by Sundardas Bhatnagar, a disciple of Shri Vanchandraji

Distance: 54.7 KM
SHAHJI TEMPLE
 Vrindavan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India

Temple was built in 1835 by the brothers,Shah Kundan Lall & Shah Fundan Lall

Distance: 55.6 KM
SHRI RADHA RAMAN TEMPLE
 Vrindavan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India

Ornately decorated Hindu temple constructed around 1542 & housing a historic Krishna figure

Distance: 55.8 KM
KALIASH MANDIR
 Sikandra, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

It stands close to the river Yamuna

Distance: 56.2 KM
SRI BANKE BIHARI TEMPLE
 Vrindavan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India

It homes a grand collection of Lord Krishna Idols & painting

Distance: 56.7 KM
KATYAYANI PEETH VRINDAVAN
 Vrindavan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India

Sati Uma devi's Ringlets of Hair had fallen here

Distance: 57.1 KM
SHRI MANKAMESHWAR MANDIR
 Mantola, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

It is an ancient temple symbolizing Lord Shiva blessings to Krishna. While returning from Gokul

Distance: 57.2 KM

Nearest Attractions

Wildlife KEOLADEO NATIONAL PARK
  Shreenagar Rural, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India

Famous Avifauna sanctuary and a bird watching paradise

Distance:2 KM
Fort AGRA FORT
  Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

Agra Fort is built purely out of Red Sandstone

Distance:58.5 KM
Heritage Monuments TAJ MAHAL
  Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

One of Seven Wonders of the world of Mughal architecture

Distance:59.6 KM

User Reviews

Map

SHRI AMBIKA SHAKTIPEETH

Viratnagar, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India

You can upload a maximum of 15 photos (max 15 MB per Image) of temple and accepted formats are gig, .jpeg,.gif and .pn g. You will be credited with the images and videos If they abide by our photo guidelines and our top contributors ore eligible for discounts on tour packages offered by us.

I certify that the review is based on my own experience on visiting the temple/attraction and have not been paid to write the review, and I don't have any personal or business relationship with anyone managing the temple/attraction. I understand that my review will not be posted if it does not comply with content guidelines of Velpu.com.