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Sri Shatrunjay Treeth
Presiding, Deity and Location: Sri Adeshwar Bhagwan in serene quietude of beauty, of white-colour, seated in a lotus posture and a height of 2.16 meters located in a mountain shrine, 6 kms away from the towm of Palitana (ancient name Padaliptapur) on the bank of river Shetrunji. The ascent to the top of the mountain where the shrines are located is about 4 kms.
Approach Route: The nearby railway station to reach Mt Shatrunjay is Palitana which is 55 kms from Bhavnagar and 29 kms from Sihore. From Amhedabad upto Palitana, there is a direct rail line and also a bus arrangement. The railway station is 1 /2 kms away from the town where the base of Mt Shatrunjay is further 12 kms away. From the station, autos and taxis are available. There is a tar road upto the mountain base. The steps cut from the base upto the top. For elderly people there are chair carriers. Ahmedabad is 200 kms away from the shrine.
Amenities for the Jain Pilgrims: There are many dharmashalas around 80 new ones and 35 - 40 old ones in Palitana. In about 10 dharmashalas there is arrangement for good bhojans in which meals are served. Pilgrims wishing to come on Akshay tritiya viz Vaishakh Sukla 3 are advised to make prior arrangements for their stay. On the top of Mt Shatrunjay as well as while ascending on the Mountain path both cool and boiled water is available at various spots. For worship and offering prayers on the Mount, flowers, garlands special "Puja" clothing and water are available. Leather shoes and chappals are prohibited for and during the ascent.
Managed by: Sheth Anandji Kalyanji Pedhi, Taleti Road, P.O. PALITANA- 364 270 Dist: Bhavnagar, Gujarat. Tel: 02848 243348 (Taleti), 079 26608255 (Main office Ahmedabad)
