Ambika Niketan Temple

Ambika Niketan Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Ambika located on the banks of the Tapi River at Athwalines, Parle Point in Surat, Gujarat. Established in 1969, it enshrines an eight-armed marble idol of Goddess Ambika. The temple is known for its peaceful riverside setting, white marble architecture, and significance during Navratri, attracting devotees and visitors throughout the year.

Visitors can expect a riverside temple complex on the Tapi River with a main shrine housing the eight-armed idol of Goddess Ambika, smaller shrines, prayer halls and open courtyards. The surroundings are calm with views of the river. Visitors can attend darshan and aarti, observe daily rituals, walk around the temple premises, and experience a devotional atmosphere especially during festivals.

The temple was constructed in 1969 on the banks of the Tapi River to enshrine Goddess Ambika. It has since become one of the prominent Shakti temples in Surat and is maintained as an important local place of worship.

Dedicated to Goddess Ambika, a form of Goddess Durga, the temple holds religious importance for devotees in Surat. It is especially significant during Navratri when special prayers, decorations and gatherings are held, and serves as a center for daily worship and community devotion.