Following the destruction of Daksha's sacrifice
and the Rudra Tandava of parts of Sati's body fell at several places throughout India, and these places are revered
as Shakti peethas. The left breast of Sati is believed to have fallen
here.
Legend has it that Krishna worshipped Shiva and Ambika
at Ambikavana and that Rukmani worshipped Ambika
here prior to her marrying Krishna. Legend also has it that the tonsure
ceremony of Krishna the child was performed here at Ambaji.
Mount Abu or Arbuda is associated with Vasishta, and is believed to have
bene home to his hermitage. Nandini, his cow is said to have fallen into
a pit, and the river Saraswati is said to have filled the pit with water
to enable the cow to come out.