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Mandvi (in Gujrati માંડવી ) Mandvi (in Gujrati માંડવી ) is a city and a municipality in the Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. It was once a major port of the region and summer retreat for Maharao (king) of the Cutch State. The old city was enclosed in the fort wall and remains of the fort wall can still be seen. The city has a four-hundred-year-old ship building industry, which was started by the caste of Kharva that still builds small wooden ships. Fortress The fortress of Mandvi was built by Raoshri Bharmalji in 1549.[dubious – discuss] It was eight km long, 2.7 metre broad and three metre high with five gates, three windows and seven bastions (kotha). In 1978, Mandvi municipality was handed over the fort under condition that it will preserve the fortress. Later in 1992, the municipality decided to demolish 290 metre of wall to free the land but was opposed by citizens. The appeal was rejected in 1993 and the 300 metre long wall of west side was demolished

Shri Hanuman temple is located in the Sarangpur, taluka Bawala, of Gujarat. It’s devoted to god Hanumanji in the form of “Kastbhanjan Bhagwan”. The Sarangpur Hanuman Mandir murti will be placed on golden throne during ‘Kastbhanjan devta’. This is appointed to be captivated in April. The golden throne is 25 kg in weight and its cost is estimated at Rs.11 crore. As Tuesday and Saturday is devoted to Hanumanji, it is designated day for a special ritualistic for those affected by mental illness, stress and other disorder.  History of  Hanuman Temple According to historical records Sadguru Gopalanand Swami installed the idol of Lord Hanuman in the temple. As per the records of author Raymond Williams, Sadguru Gopalanand Swami while installing the idol touched it with a rod that stirred life into it and made it move. The incident developed into a famous story and became the driving force behind the initiation of the healing ritual conducted in this temple गुजरात के भावनगर

Girmal Falls Girmal waterfall is located 8 km from Nishana on Ahwa-Nawapur Road near Girmal Village of Dang District in Gujarat. This waterfall extends to a height of up to 100 feet, making it the highest waterfall of Gujarat. The picturesque beauty of this site makes it popular among visitors and people of the region alike. The water swiftly falls from a great height, creating a fog like condition that’s eye catching. The government of this state is working on many projects to make this place an ideal picnic spot and a tourist attraction. The fall comes to its best form at the time of monsoon and provides an immensely striking appearance. Some of the best natural features of Gujarat can be explored in this place. This place is a nice and refreshing retreat for any traveler. Nearby Places to Visit Gavdahad View Point On route to Girmal and Nishana, this is a beautiful view point for visitors to explore. It’s a stunning view point that was developed by the Forest Dep

Fact File Location Talaja Town, Bhavnagar District, Gujarat Contains Buddhist Caves, Jain Derasar, Hindu Mandir dedicated to Khodiyar Maa Open Sunrise to Sunset (6 am to 7 pm) Closed Monsoon season Fees None Talaja Hills Bhavnagar Located at the confluence of the Sarita and the Shatrunjaya rivers, Talaja lies at a distance of approximately 32 kilometers from Palitana, the most important religious town for Jainism. At the same time, Talaja Hills are known to be of religious importance not only for Jainism, but also for Buddhism and Hinduism. The Talaja Hill is round 320 feet high and houses 30 ancient Buddhist caves that run into the rocks. These caves are known are known to have fine carvings of Boddhisatva. Another place of historical importance in the caves is the Ebhala Mandapa, which is a large hall with four pillars. These pillars have an impressive octagonal shape. Apart from the caves, there is also a Hindu Temple of Khodiar Mata and a J

India is a country with vast diversity that ranges from the majestic Himalayas in the north to sun-kissed beaches on its lengthy coastline to picturesque greens of sprawling tea gardens in the east. India beckons travellers to visit her, and welcomes each and every visitor with open-heartedness and warmth. In order to enjoy the variety, we have compiled a list of top ten must visit places of India for your ease. Here is the list of the top ten places that you should not miss on your visit to India. Delhi – The National Capital Delhi – the city where ancient historic monuments and ruins stand their own against contemporary edifices, which reflects both past and present, is a tourist’s delight. History buffs can enjoy various heritage walks through the by-lanes of Old Delhi and learn about the interesting past of the city. Visit popular museums like National Museum and Crafts Museum or explore the quirky facts about toilets at the Sulabh International Museum of Toilets. Marvel at t

History  of A Historical City called  “Junagadh” We have many historical cities in Gujarat and other states of India, but Junagadh is unique among them, as it comprises of historical monuments starting from the very ancient age (500 BC) till the most recent history of partition of India in 1947 AD. This city, as the name suggests, is a city of old fort. It has a very old history and, as a result, there are many historical monuments worth visiting in this city, Junagadh. In olden times, the city was known by various names like “Raivatachal”, “Raivatnagar”, “Revant”, “Manipur”, “Chandraketapur”, “Puratanpur”, “Pratappur”, “Narendrapur”, “Girinagar”, “Karan Kunj”, “Jirna Durg”, “Mustafabad” and finally the present name “Junagadh” was given by the British Government in 1820AD. The city has acquired an important place in tourist map of Gujarat. Everyday thousands of visitors / tourists visit city for religious, entertainment and educational excursions. Two main festivals

गुजरात के भावनगर जिला के शतरुंजया पहाड़ पर पालिताना जैन मंदिर स्थित हैं। 900 से अधिक मंदिरों वाले शतरुंजया पहाड़ पर स्थित पालिताना जैन मंदिर जैन धर्म के 24 तीर्थंकर भगवान को समर्पित है। पालिताना के इन जैन मंदिरों को टक्स भी कहा जाता है। यह जैन धर्म के पाँच प्रमुख तीर्थों में से एक हैं। इस मंदिर की यात्रा करना प्रत्येक जैन अपना कर्तव्य मानते हैं। पालिताना का इतिहास (History of palitana in Hindi) पालिताना का इतिहास राजा उनाद जी की साहसिक गाथाओं से शुरु होता है। राजा उनाद ने सीहोर और भावनगर के राजा से युद्ध कर उन्हें पराजित किया था। शतरुंजया पर्वत पर स्थित जैन मंदिर पहले तीर्थंकर ऋषभदेव को समर्पित हैं। भगवान ऋषभदेव जी को आदिनाथ के नाम से भी जाना जाता है। पालिताना के मुख्य मंदिर (Main temple of palitana) पालिताना में कई जैन मंदिर हैं जिनमें आदिनाथ, कुमारपाल, विमलशाह, समप्रतिराजा, चौमुख आदि मंदिर बेहद आकर्षक हैं। संगमरमर एवं प्लास्टर से बने यह मंदिर अपनी नक्काशी व मूर्तिकला के कारण विश्वभर में प्रसिद्ध है। पालिताना की मान्यता (Importance of palitana) पालिताना के मंदिर 11वीं