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CHAPTER 18
THE HOLY PLACES OF HALAR
Jamnagar: Jamnagar is a city of temples. It is known as Satrunjay of Halar. There are twenty-five small and large Jaina temples. Out of which the most famous are temples of Lord Adinath, Lord Shantinath, Shri Bhabha Parshvanath Bhagwan and temples known by name as Shethji and Choriwala.
Other important temples are:
Lord Vimalnath temple of Digvijay Plot: It is popularly known as Hathiwala Derasar (elephant temple) was built by Zaviben Nathoobhai Khetshi Dhanani due to inspiration of Revered Muniraj Shri Kundkund Vijayji. Acharya Shrimad Vijay Amrutsurishvarji Maharaj performed the installation ceremony. Many religious activities take place here every year.
The Oshwal Colony Jaina temple: This temple was built on the inspiration of Most Revered Acharya Shrimad Vijay Jinendrasurishvraji Maharaj. Many religious activities take place here every year.
The Kamdar Colony Jaina temple: Oshwals have been living in this section of the town from A.D. 1968. In 1971 Karamshi Khimji of village of Gagva built a shrine in his home. In 1985 Shantibhai Jhinabhai built a shrine in his home. People were longing for a large temple and dream came true. The foundation stone laying ceremony for the temple was done in 1993 A.D. and within one and half year the construction of the temple was completed. Devji Bhimji Gosrani and Govindji Nathalal Malde donated the money for construction. The installation ceremony (pratistha mahotsav) of the Images was conducted under
