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Poshina
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It has
ancient Shiv temple, jain temple and cenotaphs (chattries)
of the ruling family. There are attractive places like
the scenic Songadh dam, ringed by mountains, and the
Chitra Vichitra temple , at the confluence of three
rivers, near Poshina. Poshina is also the base to visit
numerous places of interest to tourists.
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AMBAJI
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A holy
place of pilgrimage in the Arravali hills, Ambajihas an
important temple of Goddess Amba, Nearby is the Gahhar
hill, which is equally sacred to Hindus. A scenic
ropeway journey to be hilltop is possible. Marble
carvers can be seen at work in Ambaji.
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KHUMBHARIA
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Dated
to the 1062-1134 AD period, Khumbharia is a cluster of
five jain temples decorated with fabulous carvings and
jewelled idols. The richly carved domes and pillars of
the marble temple are comparable to those of Dilwara and
Ranakpur in Rajasthan, Girnar and Palitana in Saurastra.
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GADHA
SHAMLAJI
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A
pretty spot facing Dharoi dam, circled by hills, Gadhada
Shamlaji is named for it's historic temple.
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KHEDBRAHMA
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One of
the few temples where Brahma is worshipped can be seen
at Khedbrahma, one hour from Poshina.
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IDAR
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The
fort of Idar often features in the history of Gujarat.
Idar also has fine natural rock formations and temples.
It is worth coinciding your visit to Poshina with one of
many tribal fairs that take place after Holi.
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