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Ahmedabad: Like every year, this time too there is speculation that the 'Lal Danda' Sangh has started a padyatra (foot march) from Ahmedabad to Ambaji on the occasion of Bhadravi Poonam. When this Sangh will reach Ambaji, it will be welcomed by the District Collector.
Years ago, when the plague spread in Ahmedabad, Maa Amba was taken into custody by the then Nagarsheth. 'If the plague ends from the city, he will visit Maa Amba. 'On Bhadravi Poornima, Amba will come with the Brahmin Sangh of the city.' Due to which, years ago, five Brahmins from Ahmedabad came to Ambaji on foot.
For years, the Danta royal family has been providing all facilities to the Lal Danda Sangh coming to Ambaji. This tradition continues even today. Whenever the Lal Danda Sangh reaches Danta, it is given a grand welcome by the royal family. This Lal Danda Sangh departs after worshipping at the Maa Amba temple located in the old palace of Ambaji Danta royal family. Where the President cum Collector of Ambaji Devasthan Trust welcomes this Lal Danda Sangh.
Even in the modern era, people's faith is intact. In the Bhadravi Poonam fair held every year, lakhs of devotees visit Maa Amba and invite her to visit their village on the occasion of Navratri.
Even today, when the Bhadravi Poonam fair is held, people from not only Gujarat but also from other states come on foot to visit Maa Amba. Whatever their wish is, Maa Amba places it before them and as soon as it is fulfilled, people feel blessed to have received the darshan of Maa Amba after undertaking a difficult pilgrimage.