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Bhuj, capital of Kutch district, three temples under restoration and a large library,
Chanasma, an ancient Jain temple very artistically restored hundreds of years ago, with a beautiful statue of Pārsva surrounded by thin sculptures,
Charupa, a vast ancient temple very well restored with sculptures of great fineness. Dedicated to Pārsva with a very expressive black statue of him, it attracts numerous pilgrims. There are here a “dharmaśālā” and an “upāśraya".
Datha, a modern Jain temple, dedicated to śānti, decorated with coloured glasses and splendid church-windows. Near the temple, there is a “dharmaśālā"also.
Dholka, a beautiful temple erected by Vastupāla, Minister of King Vivadhavala, with a statue of śānti. One km away there is another sanctuary dedicated to Pārsva. His statue in white marble rests on two elephants. He is surrounded by “yakşa"and celestial beings.
Gambhu, important Jain centre in the past, a temple dedicated to Pārsva,
Gandhar, a complex of white marble Jain temples erected in an environment of great beauty. One can see a statue of Mahāvīra and another of Pārsva that come, it is said, from an ancient wooden temple.
Ghoga, a splendid temple with a statue of Pārsva, unfortunately damaged by Muslim invaders, but restored since. In the same area, there are several great temples of which one, dedicated to Nemi, with statues refound during excavations.
Girnar (Hill), at 4kms of Junagadh, atop an ancient volcano, a city of temples. To reach them, pilgrims have to climb barefoot very
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