AMBAJI
The Renowned Sakti Peetha of Gujarat 

This worship was popularized by Nagar Brahmins, who enjoyed political ascendancy in 8th century A.D. It is said that the present temple was built by them then. The Nagar Brahmins as records corroborate worshipped Ambaji in an especial manner worthy of emulation. 'they established special sanbhas in Sravan and I3hadrapad, the most auspicious months for the MOTHER and celebrated festivals in grandiose manner that brought them honour and recognition. Their present position and prestige are entirely due to the ardor they displayed then, and it is still continuing. The rulers that succeeded them ruling the Danta territory, as it was called then, accelerated it with fitting endowments and building activities. Many of the kshatrapa, Vallabi and Solanki kings were Saivates and endeavoured their best to propagate Sakti and Pasupata cults with equal fervour. So it is no wonder that for four centuries from 10th to 14th Gujarat became the strong hold of Siva and Sakti cults. The temples of Somanath and Ambaji stand as the exemplary hold they had over both mass and class of bygone days.

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