devotees will get more facilities, development works will be done around the Ambaji temple premises,
At Ambaji, there is an addition of continuous facilities as well as tourist attractions. In particular, the Parikrama Path and the light and sound show have resulted in an increase in the number of tourists and an increase in local employment. The number of devotees on the Parikrama Path has increased by 225 per cent and the complex around the temple will be developed.
Pilgrimage Ambaji (Ambaji) Has added to the constant facilities as well as attractions that attract tourists. Especially the Parikrama Path and the light and sound show (Light And sound show) As a result, the growing number of tourists has led to an increase in local employment. The number of devotees on the Parikrama Path has increased by 225 per cent and the complex around the temple will be developed, the government will also allocate funds for it in the next budget. At the same time, development work will be started around the temple premises.
In the month of April in Ambaji, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated 51 Shakti Peeth Parikrama Mahotsav as well as light and sound show at Ambaji Tirthdham area. Spiritually, this place is of great importance to the devotees and the number of devotees has also increased significantly due to this Parikrama Mahotsav. The number of devotees coming on the Parikrama Path after the festival has increased by 225 per cent.
Considering the average number of March and April of the current year, it was found that about 3350 devotees used to come to the Gabbar temple before the Parikrama festival. That number has risen to 4,450, an increase of 33 percent. Similarly, about 100 devotees used to come on the orbital path which increased the number to 2250, which is 22.5 times. The number of devotees visiting the Ambaji Temple has also increased by 14 per cent.
The complex around the temple will be developed in an area of 6,146 square meters
The government is constantly striving for the development of Ambaji Yatradham. It has been decided to build the Ambaji Temple Complex in the coming days after opening the attractions including light and sound show at the Parikrama Mahotsav. Development work will be started in an area of 6146 square meters around the temple. Approval has been granted and editing is currently underway. Renowned architect Bimal Patel is currently designing the complex. Financial provision will be made by the government in the next budget for the purpose of development work in the area of 75 meters from the Ambaji temple premises as well as for the joint estimated cost of Rs 62 crore for the new building.
Locals cheer as the number of tourists increases
Enthusiasm is seen among the devotees to see the 3 km circumambulation path and light and sound show at the Ambaji Temple. According to the Gujarat Holy Pilgrimage Development Board, the temple now has a daily average of 450 to 500 people, with the number reaching 600 to 700 on Saturdays and Sundays. Temples based on replicas of the original 50 Shakti Peeths have been built in the Parikrama Path. Apart from that, the light and sound show has now become a center of attraction among the devotees. The increase in the number of tourists has also led to an increase in employment at the local level. While most of the business in Ambaji is based on tourism, local employment also increases as tourists increase.