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Ambaji Temple Hoists Flags on Final Day of Bhadarvi Poonam Mahamela, 38 Lakh Devotees Attend
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 04:37 PM
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On the last day of the Bhadarvi Poonam Mahamela, the Ambaji temple authorities and police will hoist flags as part of the ceremony, with an estimated 38 lakh devotees expected to gather.
The final day of the Bhadarvi Poonam Mahamela is set to draw a massive crowd to the Ambaji temple in Gujarat. The festival, which is a major pilgrimage event for devotees of the goddess Hinglaj, culminates with a flag‑hoisting ceremony that marks the end of the celebrations.
In coordination with local police, temple officials will raise ceremonial flags at the main entrance of the shrine. The act is symbolic of the sanctity of the site and is intended to provide a dignified closure to the week‑long gathering.
Officials estimate that more than 38 lakh devotees will attend the final day’s rituals. The large turnout reflects the enduring popularity of the Mahamela, which attracts pilgrims from across India and abroad.
Security arrangements remain tight, with police deploying crowd control measures to manage the influx. The event is expected to conclude with a final prayer session before the flags are lowered and the site is closed for the night.
In coordination with local police, temple officials will raise ceremonial flags at the main entrance of the shrine. The act is symbolic of the sanctity of the site and is intended to provide a dignified closure to the week‑long gathering.
Officials estimate that more than 38 lakh devotees will attend the final day’s rituals. The large turnout reflects the enduring popularity of the Mahamela, which attracts pilgrims from across India and abroad.
Security arrangements remain tight, with police deploying crowd control measures to manage the influx. The event is expected to conclude with a final prayer session before the flags are lowered and the site is closed for the night.