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Delvāda] Uttaraja, Shera and Achalagaậh) obtained in V. S. 1853 (1796-7 A.D.) by Shri Kșhamākalyāņakaji, it has been decided to perform the Gera dance in an open yard (chowk) behind the shrine of Bhimashāha.
The carts for Achalagaờh start from Delvādā every morning before 8 a.m. and return in the evening by 5 p.m. A government police-chokidāra accompanies the pilgrims for offering armed protection on the way.
Visitors other than the Jainas are not allowed to enter the Delvaļā shrines in the morning before 12 p.m. or in the evening after 6 p.m. This rule of the managing body has been sanctioned by the Government as well since it fecilitates the Jainas carrying on ritual and worship every morning or evening in the shrines.
