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Lakhpat Gurudwara

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                                           Lakhpat Gurudwara sahib is a Gurudwara , a place of worship for Sikhs , located in Lakhpat of Kutch district , Gujarat. Lakhpat Gurudwara also known as Gurudwara pehli patshahi . Gurudwara pehli patshani means  " Gurudwara of the first master ". Guru Nanak on his way to Mecca stayed over in the town during his second (1506-1513) and fourth (1519-1521) missionary journey called Udasis .                                                     This Gurudwara have his relics like wooden footware and palkhis as well as manuscript and marketings of two important heads of Udasi sect. Now it is maintained by local sikhs community and Gurudwara Shri Guru Nanak Singh sahib of Gandhidham. In old times , Lakhpat was part of Sind (now in Pakistan), Lakhpat used to be a rich rice growing area and was also a popular port .                                   Lakhpat Gurudwara has bagged the UNES C O Asia-pacific Heritage conservation award in

Jama Masjid

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                                          Jama Masjid is a mosque in Ahemdabad , India built in 1424 during the reign of Ahemad shah . Jama masjid is one of the largest masjid in ahemdabad. Jama masjid also known as Jumah mosque . This masjid displays an elegant fusion of  Hindu ,Islamic and Jain architectural . The design carved on the column are suggestive of elements of Hindu temple architecture.                                                               Jama masjid is one of the top attraction in the city.                                                Jama masjid is built with beautiful yellow sandstone .  The night market near jama masjid is known for its delicious street food . Photographers have a lot of fun clicking jama masjid photo from various angles . Entry to jama masjid is absolutely free . The main prayer hall has over 260 columns supporting the  roof which has 15 domes .                                                         The unique design of the

Ganpati Fatsar

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                 Ganpati Fatsar is a temple of  lord Ganpati located at Wadhwan , Surendranagar . This temple is the most famous and oldest temple. Every tuesday there are lots of people getting together like a fair. On  ganesh chaturthi many people came here and get blessing .  This temple is  amazing . This temple is very beautiful and artistic . This temple is  really peaceful and with loats of full energy vibes .       Many people visit ganpati fatsar and lord ganpati fullfill all wishes. on festival of ganesh chaturthi , people offer sweets to lord ganesh. Especially modak because modak is the ganpati's favorite dessert .                                                                               

Palitana Temple

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             The palitana temple of Jainism are located on Shatrunjaya hill by the city of palitana in Bhavnagar district, Gujrat , India. The palitana temple also know as  " city of temples "  . Shatrunjaya means a  " Place of victory against inner enemies " . This site on shatrunjaya hill is considered sacred by Svetambara   Jains. It is said that 23 of 24 Jain Tirthankaras, except Neminatha , scanctified the hill by the visits. The main temple is reached by stepping up 3500 steps.               The palitana was an important  province of  the saurashtra kindom. There are approximately 863 marble-carved temples on the hills spread mostly in nine clusters. some being vast temple complexes, while most small in size. The main temple is dedicated to Rishabhanatha, the first Tirthankara, it is the holiest shrine for the svetambara Murtipujaka sect. Digambara Jains have only one temple here on the hills palitana has a pleasant climate round the year. Winter are