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LUNA VASAHI TEMPLE
Preliminary : This is another splendid shrine of white marble, built by two brothers - Vastupal and Tejpal, who were ministers of Solanki Raja Bhimdev-II of Gujarat. The two brothers led many a battles to victory and eracted a number of Jain Shrines. They had a harmonious combination of wealth and learning, besides being skilled diplomat, warrior and administrator and earned great popularity by spending huge money on works of general public interest
This temple was built by Tejpal in memory of their deceased brother Luna and for the spiritual welfare of his wife Anupama devi and his son ‘Lavanya Simha' at fabulous cost of over 13 crores of rupees. The land was obtained from the local Parmar Chief Som Simha. The architect was Shobhandev. The temple is dedicated to 22nd Jain Tirthankar Shri Neminath.
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