Bhawani Amba Temple

Among the numerous legendary temples in the state of Haryana, the Bhawani Amba Temple is a prominent one. It is situated in the city of Ambala. The temple of Bhawani Amba is considered a very sacred temple. It is a temple of the ancient era and has been there since a very long time.

The Bhawani Amba Temple in Ambala has derived its name from the presiding Goddess of the temple. The deity is known as Amba Devi or Bhawani Devi. There is a popular belief that the city of Ambala has been named after Devi Amba.

In and around the city of Ambala, there are many holy places and shrines. Some of these places of worship need a mention. Apart from the Bhawani Amba Temple, the other places of interest are the Kali Mata Mandir, the Sangat Sahib Gurdwara, the Badshahi Bag Gurdwara, Sis Ganj Gurd-wara and the Manji Sahib Gurdwara.

The city of Amba Devi also exhibits the famous Muslim religious buildings like the Taqwal Shah and Lakhi Shah. Following the Indian trait of secularism, the Ambala city houses the British Chris-tian cemetery, an old graveyard and a church named Saint Paul's Church.

The Patel Park in Ambala Cantonment and the City Park are the two recent additions to the beauti-ful city of Ambala.

Although the city of Ambala contains a large number of tourist destinations, the temple of Devi Amba Bhawani remains the primary interest of the tourists. The temple is an ancient structure and its solemn presence speaks volume about the background of the present day Ambala city.