As you put your first step into this sacred lane, your olfactory senses will be elevated with the smell of Kapur. The bright red Chunaris swaying in the stalls and the heap of Kumkum would fill you with love and religious fervour. The sweetest masis would be found sitting at Mataji’s feet selling juicy seasonal fruits varying from Jamuns to tiny mangoes. This is the Amba Mata ni Pol, a part of Ghadiyali Pol which houses the 2000 year old Amba Mata Temple. Pol ni Vaarta explores the Padi Pol (popularly known as Paua waadi gali) and Amba Mata Temple which has historical importance. Etymology While the name Amba Mata ni Pol comes from the legendary temple, there is an interesting story behind the name of ‘Padi Pol’. “People living here mostly belonged to the Kayastha caste group who used to sell Paua, Mamra and Chana and had huge bhatthis,” says Bhagwanda

Author-Gopi Shah