Book Title: Jain Heritage and Beyond
Author(s): Shailesh Shah
Publisher: Oshwal Associations of The UK

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________________ Sri Girnar Treeth Presiding, Deity and Location: Sri Neminath Bhagwan in black colour, seated in a lotus posture and a height of 140 cms. (Shvetambar temple) and Sri Neminath Bhagwan in black colour seated in a lotus posture (Digambar temple) in a shrine located on top of Girnar mountain (near Junagadh) at an altitude of around 3100 feet. Approach Route: Nearby railway station is Junagadh which from dharmashala at the base of the mountain is 6 1/2 kms away. The dharmashala in Junagadh town is 1 1/2 kms away. At all these places taxis and buses are avilable. Dharamashala at the base of the mountain is 5 kms from dharamashalas in Junagadh. Amenities for the Jain Pilgrims: In Junagadh town at Jagmal chowk there are large shvetambar and digambar dharamashalas with all the facilities. At the base of mountain there is a digambar and shvetambar dharamashalas where bhojans are available. On the mountain too there is one shvetambar and digambar dharamashala for lodging where all facilities for worship and prayers are available. On the ascent path there is drinking water is avilable at various spots and there are several tea stalls too. Managed by: Sheth Devchand Laxmichand Trust (Sheth Anandji Kalyanji Shaka Pedhi) Jagmal Chowk, JUNAGARH-362001. Tel: 0285 2650179 (Pedhi) 0285 2620059 (Taleti) 0285 2624309 (Mountain) 129

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