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The Palitana temples are located on Shatrunjaya hills by the city of Palitana in Bhavnagar district of Gujarat. The city of the same name, known previously as Padliptapur, has been nicknamed "City of Temples". Along with Shikharji in Jharkhand state, these two sites are considered the holiest of all pilgrimage places by the Jain community. As the temple-city was built to be an abode for the divine, no one is allowed to stay overnight, including the priests. Every Jain believes that a visit to this group of temples is essential once in a life time to achieve nirvana or salvation.
This site on Shatrunjaya hill is considered sacred by Jains and have hundreds of temples. There are approximately 863 marble-carved temples on the hills. It is said that 23 tirthankaras (a human being who helps in achieving liberation and enlightenment), except Neminatha (a liberated soul which has destroyed all of its karma), sanctified the hill by their visits. The main temple is dedicated to Rishabha, the first tirthankara; it is the holiest shrine for the Svetambara Murtipujaka sect. Digambara Jain have only one temple here.
It is 220 Kms. from Ahmedabad and 4陆 hours drive to Palitana. For the followers of Jainism, this is one of the most important pilgrimage place and they must visit it once during their life-time. The guide will explain the importance of the temple as well as the religious aspects connected with the temple.Private TourPick-up and Drop to airport/station/hotel/residenceProfessional guide
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