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Ambabai Temple Darshan Closed Monday for Cleaning, Idol to be Veiled Before Navratri
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News18•04-10-2026, 08:55
Ambabai Temple Darshan Closed Monday for Cleaning, Idol to be Veiled Before Navratri
- •Darshan of the original idol of Karveer Nivasini Shri Ambabai will be closed on Monday, October 5.
- •The closure is due to cleaning of the sanctum sanctorum ahead of Navratri festivities.
- •On this day, the main idol will be covered with an 'irala' (veil), a once-a-year ritual.
- •The Utsavmurti will be placed at the Saraswati Temple for devotees; darshan resumes after 6 PM.
- •Over 25 lakh devotees are expected during Navratri, with arrangements made at the Farmers' Bazaar building for their convenience.
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The darshan of the original idol will remain closed on Monday, October 5, due to cleaning work in the sanctum sanctorum ahead of Navratri.
During the cleaning and veiling of the main idol, the Utsavmurti will be placed at the Saraswati Temple for the convenience of devotees.
A darshan mandap accommodating 2,000 devotees, a disaster management cell, and an AI-based CCTV control system will be set up in the Farmers' Bazaar building during Navratri.
