Hotels near Ambika Niketan Temple, Surat

Famous for its cuisine, Surat has lots to offer to its admirers and guests. The Ambika Niketan Temple is a famous pilgrimage destination in the city. Dedicated to Goddess Ashtabhuja Ambika, the temple, located on the banks of the Tapi River, was built in the year 1969. Goddess Ambika is highly revered and devotees swarm the temple all through the year to seek her blessings.

The temple is a two-storey structure with the main deity installed in the first level. Goddess Ambika, draped in a red saree, carrying a Trishul and seated on a lion emanates divine grace. The temple houses shrines of other deities as well viz. Shri Ram, Sita, Lord Shiva and Shri Lakshminarayan. The surroundings of the temple offer enchanting scenic views and during festive seasons, one is simply left mesmerised by the grand show of light and decorations.

Before visiting the city and the temple, relevant information pertaining to both is necessary.

• The temple is about 2.4km from Surat Railway Station and 6.5km from the airport.
• It remains opened from 6:00am to 6:00pm in the evening on all days.
• Tourists can put-up at hotels close-by the temple namely Taj Gateway, Hotel Athwa Lines and Hotel Golden Star.

Though the temple is visited all-the-year-round but an ocean of devotees flood the Ambika Niketan Temple during the vibrant occasion of Navratra.