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Religion
Danta Royal Family Announces Havan at Ambaji Temple on Ashtami
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 08:46 AM
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The Danta royal family, represented by Riddhirajsinh, has announced that a havan ceremony will be performed at the Ambaji shrine on the upcoming Ashtami festival.
The Danta royal family has issued a public statement confirming that a traditional havan will be conducted at the Ambaji temple on the forthcoming Ashtami day. The announcement was made by a family spokesperson, Riddhirajsinh, who emphasized the significance of the ritual for devotees.
Ambaji, a prominent pilgrimage site in Gujarat's Banaskantha district, attracts thousands of worshippers during the Navratri season. Organisers say the havan will be performed by qualified priests and will follow established Vedic procedures.
Local authorities have been informed of the event, and arrangements for crowd management and safety are underway. The family hopes the ceremony will reinforce cultural heritage and provide spiritual solace to pilgrims attending the Ashtami celebrations.
The havan is scheduled to commence after the morning aarti, with participants invited to witness the fire offering and recitations. No further details on the exact timing or attendance limits have been released at this stage.
Ambaji, a prominent pilgrimage site in Gujarat's Banaskantha district, attracts thousands of worshippers during the Navratri season. Organisers say the havan will be performed by qualified priests and will follow established Vedic procedures.
Local authorities have been informed of the event, and arrangements for crowd management and safety are underway. The family hopes the ceremony will reinforce cultural heritage and provide spiritual solace to pilgrims attending the Ashtami celebrations.
The havan is scheduled to commence after the morning aarti, with participants invited to witness the fire offering and recitations. No further details on the exact timing or attendance limits have been released at this stage.