Devotees from different parts of Gujarat visit Ambaji during for ongoing Bhadarvi Poonam Fair.Banaskantha in Gujarat is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas . Devotees shout slogans “Jay Jay Ambe Bol Madi Ambe”.
State administration has made security and cleanliness related arrangements. 151 CCTV cameras have been installed for security purpose. Nearly 20 lakhs devotees are expected to visit Ambaji on this day.
There are 300 volunteers in the town. Mobile toilets have been placed.
Bal Bhog, Raj Bhog and one more Bhog is offered to Mataji. Due to rain this time, less pilgrims are expected.
Pilgrims from different Sangh sect are coming for darshan by foot. They walk upto Ambaji temple.
Bhangara, for maha prasad is arranged at 3 places.
In Banaskantha, thousands of devotees from entire Gujarat walk towards Goddess Ambaji for darshan on Bhadarvi Poonam. People from all around places come to Ambaji temple for Darshan of Goddess Ambaji. Bhadarvi poonam has its own religious significance and is said to be very pious as per Hindu Calender.
There is a fare from 8th to 14th September during Bhadarvo month in Ambaji.
In Ahmedabad city, devotees of Vyasvadi Pagpada Sangh for last 25 years walk upto Ambaji temple with a 52 yards long flag. The Longest flag will be offered to Goddess Ambaji in Ambaji temple with great devotion.
This time, devotees performed Garba before start of their Padyatra to Ambaji. Rangoli on the theme of abolishment of Article 370 and 35 A from Kashmir was prepared at Vyasvadi in Nava Vadaj area.
Padyatris and devotees offer 52 yards long flag to Goddess Ambaji and will offer prayers for well being of all and seek blessings from Goddess for peace and happiness.