Ambika Niketan temple is one of the most sacred place of Surat located on the bank of River Tapi and on Dumas Road, Parle Point, Athwalines, Athwa. This shrine is dedicated to goddess Ambe or Ambika, incarnation of Goddess Shakti. This temple was built by late Smt Bharati Maiya, great devotee of the Ma Ambe in 1969. Very attractive idol of Ashtbhuja Ambe means Ma Ambika with eight hand is placed in center of main temple and surrounded by other shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Rama, Goddess Sita and Laxmi Narayan. Ambika Niketan temple is visited by thousands of devotee across India throughout the year and especially during both Chaitra and Ashwini Navratri. Temple trust is associated with lots of social, spiritual, healthcare and Education related activities.