5 Most Famous Religious Places in Gujarat

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Information on 5 Most Famous Religious Places in Gujarat :- The holy places in India have always played a significant role in boosting the tourism of a particular place. For the religiously inclined ones, paying visits to the holy and sacred places constitute the major reason that they embark on a scenic tour. But it is hard, also for the pleasure seekers, to neglect the deep religious relevance of the holy places. Gujarat shows off several of one of the oldest holy places amongst which Dwarka requires no intro. Falling in the league of the most popular holy places in Gujarat is the temple of Somnath. The holy place has a mystic charm as well as this has a lot to do with the tale of Chandra, the Moon God. This temple dedicated to Lord Shiva enjoys a special importance among the twelve renowned Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva.

 

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Palitana warrants special mention among all the various other Gujarat holy places. Touted as an extremely venerated pilgrimage site for the Jains, Palitana shows off a total amount of 863 temples, all located atop the Shetrujaya hill. The building of all these holy places at an altitude of 603 meters is itself a monstrous task. Some of the temples are made from marbles as well as their origin can be traced back to the l lth century. Pavgadh in central Gujarat possesses holy places dedicated to goddess Mahakali and Bhadrakali. Ambaji and Becharaji are the highly venerated divine beings amongst the Gujaratis and also the shrines committed to these goddesses are famous centers of trips for the Hindus.

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Here is your list of 5 most famous Hindu temples in Gujarat:-

1. Somnath Temple

One of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, the fabulous Somnath temple is known to be among the most beautiful temples in Gujarat that exist from ancient times. It is said that the temple was originally built by the Moon God in gold, rebuilt by Ravana in silver and then by Lord Krishna in wood and then King Bhimdev in rock. The temple was terribly damaged and also looted of its treasures by Mahmud of Ghazni in 1024 AD. The temple was raided at several occasions in 1706, 1927 and 1934.

2. Dwarkadhish Temple, Dwarka

Also known as Jagat Mandir or Trilok Sundar Mandir, Dwarkadhish temple is a part of the revered Chardham yatra in Hinduism. Dedicated to Lord Dwarkadhish (a kind of Lord Krishna), the temple is over 2500 years of ages as well as draws in devotees from all across the globe.

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3. Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple

One of the biggest temples in Gujarat, the Akshardham temple in Gandhinagar is managed by the flourishing Hindu Swaminarayan Group. Spread in 23 acres of manicured yards, this significant temple was constructed by around 1000 craftsmens. The complex was made from 6000 statistics tons of pink sandstone and also is recognized to be the residence of Lord Swaminarayan. Among the prime highlights of the temple is a 45-minute water show, which is arranged after sunset. Spend a day in exploring this wonder.

4. Bala Hanuman Mandir

Positioned on the southeastern side of the Ranmal Lake, Bala Hanuman Holy place is devoted to Lord Hanuman as well as is gone to by his fans every year in massive numbers. The temple and its surroundings bustle with task throughout the early evenings. Actually, the holy place features in the Guinness Book of Globe Records as a result of constant incantation of the prayer ‘Shri Ram, Jai Ram, Jai Ram’ from 1st August, 1964. The temple was developed by Prem Bhikshuji in 1963-64.

5. Rukmini Holy Place, Dwarka

Dedicated to Goddess Rukmini, the comsort of Lord Krishna, Rukmini Devi Temple is a small holy place, which is rather prominent for its attractive carvings as well as 2 of its splendidly-designed panels. On one panel, there are Naratharas or human sculptures as well as the various other one have Gajatharas or elephants on the base. The inner sanctum of the temple has the idol of the Goddess along with the Lord. It is said that the temple was constructed around 12th century. The wall surfaces of Rukmini temple are adorned with magnificent paints, illustrating different occasions of Siren Rukmini with the Lord. It is around 1.5 kilometers northwards of the town.

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