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THE
TEMPLE
The present temple, lies on the terrace of a building of unusual
dimensions. Renovation is undertaken and there are proofs to show
that a shrine of architectural marvel would soon emerge making the
devotees gape at its beauty and glory on completion. The entire
space now is littering, as it were, with building materials that
there is no adequate space even for forming queues to reach the feet
of the MOTHER. Yet, the unending influx of devout pilgrims and
ardent worshippers standing in long rows, speak volumes of
compassionate fascination Ambaji has on her devotees. The Gujarati
type of making up the deity with colourful flowers etc., bends the
head of every visitor invariably. There are many types of prayer
services to the deity, but the one offered at 12 noon is of great
significance. There is great craze on the part of the visitors to
avail this spectacular ritual-arati and they wait for hours in the
enclosed terrace. In the evenings, Durga Saptasati is chanted with
unbounded fervour.
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