The grand temple of Ambaji is the principal shrine of Goddess Amba, who is said to be an avatar of Goddess Durga. It is among the 51 shaktipeethas (devotional shrines where the severed body parts of Goddess Shakti fell) of Hindus. Made in white marble, the temple is a beautiful structure built by the Nagar Brahmins. An open square, called chachar chowk, surrounds the temple and it is the site of havans (ceremonial prayers). The sanctum sanctorum is a niche in the wall, called gokh, and has an inscription of Viso Yantra – a Vedic text about sacred geometry. Grand silver-plated doors welcome devotees into the inner sanctum. The temple has no idols and the priests decorate the inscription to resemble the idol of a goddess from afar. A visit to the temple makes for a nice short ride from Rajasthan's famous hill station, Mount Abu.

The Shankeshwar town in Patan district is home to the Shankeshwar Jain Temple. Dedicated to Lord Parshwanath, it is an important site for Jain pilgrims.  Built by Sajjan Shah on the banks of Rupen river, the Shankeshwar Jain Temple is once said to have nearly 52 idols. The temple is flocked by thousands of pilgrims on the 10th day of the Hindu calender month of Poush when devotees observe a two-day long fast. A similar fast is also observed by pilgrims during the month of Diwali. The temple's most visited attraction is the idol of Lord Shankeshwar called Mulnayak, that stands at a height of nearly 182 cm.  

Another popular temple in Siddhpur is the Rudra Mahalaya Temple, also known as the Rudramal Temple. This temple was built in the 10th century by king Mularaja. According to legends, it was probably reconstructed by Siddharaja Jayasimha in the 12th century. The temple is said to be the first and largest Chalukyan temple. A multi-storeyed structure, it has 11 subsidiary shrines that are dedicated to Ekadasa Rudras. Excavations have revealed a few of these subsidiary shrines, a torana, two porches and four pillars of the main temple kapilli. Alongside were found beautifully carved gigantic columns, huge architraves and torana arches. The pillars and the toran stand as the remains of the temple today. The elaborate and detailed carvings on them are testament to the rich past of the rulers of Siddhpur. 

Located in Varana village of Sami town, the Varana Temple, also called the Shri Khodiyar Mataji Temple, has a 100-year-old history. When you visit the temple, you will come across a newly designed shrine with amazing accommodation facilities. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Khodiyar, who is worshipped by members of the Charan community of Gujarat.  The goddess is said to be a warrior deity who was born in 700 AD. Her temples are found all over Gujarat, Rajasthan and Mumbai. A fun fair is organised at the temple, every year during the Hindu calender month of Magh.  Varana village lies on the Mehsana-Radhanpur state highway. It is 45 km away from Patan. Residents of the village are mostly involved in growing crops and vegetables for a living.

Patan used to be a very important site for Jains during the Solanki rule (950-1300 CE), who built several beautiful temples in the area. The largest group of temples, comprising over 100 structures, is the  Panchasara Parshvanath Jain Derasar, which is distinguished by its typical architecture of white marble floors and fine stone carvings. Among them, the Kapur Mahetano Pado is the most popular, known for its beautiful wooden interiors. 

Legend has it that an interesting observation by the temples' master builder, Uda Mehta, changed the way Jain temples of Patan were built. One night, Mehta saw a mouse carrying a burning candle, which made him realise that even a minor mishap could lead to a major fire and burn down the entire temple. From then on, Jain temples were never the same again. Stone was chosen as the preferred material for  construction and splendid structures were erected that leave one spellbound with their intricately-carved patterns.