The Shri Arasuri Ambaji Mata Devasthan Trust has announced revised aarti and darshan timings at the Ambaji Temple in Banaskantha district for Diwali and Gujarati New Year in November 2026. The revised schedule will help devotees plan their visit to one of Gujarat's most visited Shakti Peethas.
Timings for 10 November
On 10 November, the temple will open at 6.45 am for darshan. The first aarti of the day will be at 7 am, the second at 12 pm, and the third at 6.45 pm. After the aarti, the temple will remain open for darshan from 7.15 pm to 12.30 am. In the evening, Annakut will be offered at 11 pm.
In the evening, the temple will remain open until 12.30 am for Gujarati New Year. During the day, devotees can visit the temple in the morning from 6.45 am to 12 pm and in the evening from 6.45 pm to 12.30 am.
Timings on other days
On other days, the temple will open at 7 am for darshan. The morning aarti will be at 7.30 am, the second aarti at 12 pm, and the third aarti at 6.45 pm. After the aarti, the temple will remain open for darshan from 7.15 pm to 10 pm.
Devotees can visit the temple in the morning from 7 am to 12 pm and in the evening from 6.45 pm to 10 pm. The temple will remain open throughout on Diwali and Gujarati New Year.
A large number of devotees expected
Lakhs of devotees visit Ambaji Dham every year. On Diwali, thousands of devotees arrive to have darshan of Goddess Ambaji, so the temple trust will make special arrangements for them.
Ambaji is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas and is one of the most sacred temples in Gujarat. The temple is in the Aravali ranges in Banaskantha and attracts lakhs of devotees from across Gujarat and India.
