Devotees Seek Goddess Ambaji’s Blessings on First Day of Vikram Samvat 2083

Thousands of devotees arrived at the Ambaji shrine on the first day of Vikram Samvat 2083, hoping that the deity’s early‑year blessings would steer the year toward success.

Families who have visited the shrine for generations took part in the morning prayers, positioning themselves before the sanctum to receive Amba’s grace.

The day’s highlight was the Mangala Aarti performed at 6 a.m., during which incense smoke curled through the hall and chants resonated across the courtyard.

Believers prayed for sustained health, financial security, harmony in household relationships, and the strength to follow a path of righteousness and service.

A long‑standing participant, Darsana Barot, recounted her fifty‑year involvement in the Bestu Varsh ceremonies and voiced her desire for collective progress across the nation.