Amba temples in Gujarat are sacred places of pilgrimage. The power of the goddess is symbolised during Navratri by painted earthen pots.

This pot is called a ghata and it is often venerated as the abode of the goddess. Possibly, this ritual conveys the thought that while the pot is transitory, the flame or life within the pot is powerful and everlasting.

Keeping the ghata in the centre, women dance the garba or dandiya raas around in circles either clapping their hands together to the rhythm of the music of traditional songs or using dandiyas or decorated sticks to click together to the energetic beat of the music.

Most dandiya songs are dedicated to Amba's power and motherly, benevolent nature.