Friday 29 June 2012

About Palitana Tourism


Palitana, a religious town, established at an mean elevation of 67 metres, is located in the district of Bhavnagar in the state of Gujarat. One of the foremost pilgrimage centres for Jains, this destination is established at a distance of 50 km to the south-west of Bhavnagar town.

The history of Palitana designated days back to as early as the year 1194. It was established as a 'Second Class' generous state rambling over an locality of 777 sq km. It was one of the foremost states of Saurashtra. The major dialects spoken in this city are Gujarati and Hindi.

In supplement to Palitana's hand weaved bamboo products, the destination is furthermore renowned for its attractive temples. The town has around 1300 temples, which are known for their elaborate carvings and architecture. The exclusive trivia about these temples is that these have been constructed over a time span of over 900 years by diverse generations of Jains. The construction of these temples started in the 11th years.


Kumarpal Temple, Sampriti Raja Temple, Shri Adishwar Temple and the Vimalshah Temple are some of the most prominent temples, which are flocked by large influx of pilgrims every year. Tourists can furthermore make a visit to the Kala Bhandar which is a repository, established in proximity to Shatrunjaya high ground.

air travel, teaches and motor coaches are accessible to come to the place visited. The closest airport to Palitana is located at a expanse of roughly 61.1 km, which is Bhavnagar Airport. visitors journeying from international destinations can reach at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International aerodrome, in Ahmedabad, which is established at a expanse of 229 km.

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