RELIGIOUS DESTINATIONS
TARANGA

Nestled in the hills of taranga , is the temple dedicated to ajitnath, the 22nd tirthankara of jain. It consists of a garbhagriha, ambulatory and three balconies with fine grills. The highlited on the temple is its massive pillars ,with beautiful carvings over it. In the center is a beautiful decorated carved ceiling. 11 mtr. In diameter, top the octagonal nave. The temple has retained its original from and design has storied arrangements both inside and outside.
Distance: 125 kms from Ahmedabad.

PATAN

The greatest reminder of the golden period of Gujarat under the solanki kings can seen at the Rani-Ki-Vav (queen's Step well) some distance from the town center. Build in the 1050 A.D. and named after Rani udaaymati, Wife of Maharana Bhim Deva and daughter - in law of mulraja, founder of the solanki rule in Gujarat the step well is the oldest and perhaps the grandest among the 120 plus step well in Gujarat
Distance: 140 kms from Ahmedabad.

MAHUDI

Mahudi is a center of pilgrimage for the jains. The temple is decided to Vir Ghantakarna. Jains muni Buddhisagarji had observed a long period of penance here and had inspired the construction of the new temple. Devotees offer ' sukhadi' to the reign ingdeity.
Distance: 65 kms from Ahmedabad.

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VADNAGAR

The other citadel with fine havelis is vadnagar. It is known from medieval times for its tradition of classical and folk music. In the 3rd century, vadnagar was colonized by the nagar Brahmin community, whose fame as administrators were known to an extent that Hindu and muslim kings invariably depended on them advise. 17th century Vishnu and shiva temples, several nagar Brahmin havelies, and the torans (arches) are major attractions of vadnagar.

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NAVSARI

Navsari is 30 kms. South of surat and on the bank of the river purna. Historically, the first statement of the parsis took place in navsari in 1142 A.D. the sanitarium. Fire temple atas beharam and smaller agiaris are chief attractions. The sacred fire brought from Persia had been conveyed in to this temple before it was moved to vdvada.

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DWARKA

According to the legend dwarka was the adopted home of lord Krishna after Mathura. The temple jagatmandir, with the presiding deity of Shri Krishna is known as dwarkadhish. The temple of 1800 Sq. feet consists of a shrine is supported by 60 pillars Of granite & sandstone. The seven -story edifice gradually rises to a height of 170 feet. A strip of sea of about 4 kms. Separates bet dwarka, an island.
Distance: 450 kms. from Ahmedabad.

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SOMNATH

The legend surrounding the origin of prabhas is most interesting. Moon (som) had married all the 27 Daughters of Dakshabut enamored by the beauty of only one of them Rohini -he neglected the others. He was therefore cursed by Daksha & lost his luster. The situation was saved only when som worshipped Shiva with greet devotion & and earned relief from the course. However, the temple was plundered by the army of Mahmud of Gazni and then the mughal Emperor. The temple was destroyed several times to be build and rebuilt. After independence sardar patel resurrected it with a new idol of lord Shiva. The sixth temple known as 'kalis maha Meru Prasad' was build the somnath trust the temples has of achalukyan with a Shikhar of 175 feet height.

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NARAYAN SAROVAR

Means the lake of Narayan. A temple is located on it. The lake is most sacred pilgrimage sites for orthodox Hindus. The archives ancient and awe - inspiring.

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KOTESHWAR

At a short distance from narayan sarovar , the village derives its name from shiva temple kotilingeshwar, housing a self -born ling. It stands as a sentinel on the seashore, rising boldly from the sea that washes it western parts. The temples are enclosed by a fortified wall and the Nandi (bull of Shiva) is a fine specimen of kanchchhi art.

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BHADRESHWAR

Bhadreshwar is considered an important religious site by the Jain community. It also has shrines, mosques and temples, as well as a stepwell.
Distance: Bhadreshwar is 70 kms. from bhuj

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