Amba Math

Getting there

• By air

  The district page says there is no flight facility near Amba Math.

• By train

  The district page says there is no train facility from Raichur.

• By road

  KSRTC buses are available, according to the Raichur district government page.

Why devotees come here

Amba Math, also spelled Amba Mutt, is a village near Somalapura in the Sindhanur taluk of Raichur district, Karnataka. The Sri Amba Devi Temple stands here, and the mutt is known as a centre for spiritual guidance and teachings. Lakhs of devotees visit from Karnataka and other states.

Legend says the saint Chidananda Avadhuta had a vision of Amba Devi as a child. Later, an Amba Devi idol is said to have emerged after Chidananda Yatis made his request. He wanted nothing for himself. The name appears as Amba Matha in some sources and Amba Mutt in others, and both refer to the same place.

The Ambadevi Temple is said to have been built in the 17th century. Over time it grew larger and became Amba Math, drawing many devotees. The festivals are the Devi Jatra in January and the Sharannavarathri festival during Dussehra.

The government page for the district says the mutt has no grand architecture. It reflects simplicity and tranquility instead. The mutt occupies a hilly and dense forest area.

Festivals

• During DussehraSharannavarathri

  The annual festival of the mutt, held during Dussehra.

• JanuaryDevi Jatra

  The festival is held on the full moon day of Banada.

Tips for your visit

• Thousands of devotees have darshan at the Devi Sannidhana on Tuesdays and Fridays.
• Special worship is performed on every new moon and full moon.

Questions people ask