Palitana Jain Pilgrimage
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Palitana Temples (60 kms from Bhavnagar) are situated on a Shatrunjay hilltop, Palitana has over 863 temples, built in the 11th and the 12th century and are carved in marbles. It is said all the Jain Tirthankars, excepting Neminath, had attained nirvana here. Palitana Temples is a complex built over a hill with 3000+ steps having hundreds of temples. It is most significant pilgrimage in Jainism and is a very popular destination for all guests travelling to Gujarat.
Summary
Category
Temple or Holy Place
(Jain Temple)
Linked Destination
Bhavnagar (60 Kms), Palitana (1 Kms), Velavadar (88 Kms)