This Shaktipeeth, built in place of the fallen limb of Goddess Sati, is worshiped in the name of Devi Chandrabhaga, the presiding deity and is worshiped as Lord Shiva or Bhairava Lord Vakratund, seated with Goddess Sati. This temple is located near the world famous temple of Somnath, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva, where the recognition of Prabhas Shaktipeeth or Devi Chandrabhaga is also accepted by some experts.
There are many opinions regarding the place of origin of Prabhas Shaktipeeth, although the Amba Mata temple situated on the summit of the holy Girnar mountain in Veraval town of Junagadh is worshiped by the locals as Prabhas Shaktipeeth. The city of Junagadh, famous for its historical heritage and religious sites, is located on the lower floor of the holy Girnar mountain, 600 m here.
This temple built in four steps by sandalwood wood and stone by Bhimdev of Lord Shiva, is itself an amazing wonder of ancient art and culture. It is believed that this holy place of Prabhas Patan (Somnath) is located at the confluence of the mythological rivers - Saraswati, Hiranya and Kapila, where the divine Shivalinga in the form of Kalabhairava of Lord Shiva is enshrined.
It is also known as the abode of Lord Somnath (Som or Chandra's Nath or Lord ie Lord Shiva) due to the belief that Chandra Dev worshiped Lord Shiva by installing Shivling on this holy land. On this world famous temple, religious euphoria of devotees is seen.
Ambala temple is also located at some distance on the summit of the high Girnar hill. The Girnar hill is dedicated to Goddess Amba.
It is believed that once you visit this temple, married life leads to a very happy life. This is the reason that the newly married couple begin their happy life here only after receiving the blessings of Goddess Amba Mata. One of the oldest temples in the state of Gujarat, this famous Hindu temple is believed to have been built before the 12th century. Goddess Amba Mata is the presiding lady of Junagadh, whose footprints are inscribed on the sacred Girnar mountain.
It is believed that the Mundan ritual of Lord Krishna was also performed at this holy place, although according to some experts, the temple of Lord Shri Krishna and Lord Balarama are said to be performed at the Savitri Devi Shaktipeeth temple in Kurukshetra. Amba Mata Temple has a beautiful device made of gold, on which 51 sacred verses are engraved. There is a crowd of devotees throughout the year to see Goddess Amba Mata
. At the same time, people also gather here in large numbers to enjoy the Bhavai folk theater organized in the fire of the temple.