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Part III. Settlement in Halar
Jakhar: It is approximately 450 (1548 A.D.) years old. There is a shrine (ghar derasar).
Jam Khambhalia It is located on the banks of the Ghee River. It is approximately 475 (1523 A.D.) years old. There are two Jaina temples. One in the center of the town is 400 (1598 A.D.) years old and is made of glass. There is a community center (mahajanwadi) near the railroad station. The second temple is of Adinath. There is a shrine with an image of Acharya Shrimad Vijaykundkund Surishwarji popularly known as Halar na Hirla (the Jewel of Halar). This was the first Capital of Jam Rawal. It is famous for clarified butter (ghee).
Jivapur, Nanduri & Lothiya: There is one Oshwal family each live in Jivapur and Nanduri. Lothiya is completely deserted now. Lothiya was the home village of the ancestors of the author of this book.
Jogwad: It is approximately 400 (1598 A.D.) years old. There is an old and famous temple of Ashapura Mata. There is a prayer hall. It is the home of a wealthy person who willingly let his only son take vows of poverty.
Juni Haripar: It is approximately 250 (1748 A.D.) Years old. There is a Jaina temple with the images of Lord Shantinath, Malinath and Dharmanath built in Vikram Samvat 2026. Shah Mohanlal Devraj was the major donor. It is famous for Penda (savory pieces made from milk).
Kajurda: It is approximately 400 (1598 A.D.) years old. It is the home of Muniraj Shri Kamasen Vijayji Maharaj and Lakhamshi Govindji Haria family. Lakhamshi Govindji Haria family donated money to build an education institute in Jamnagar.
Kakabhai Sinhan: It is the oldest village of Halar state. It is approximately 1000 (998 A.D.) years old. There is a Jaina temple of Lord Neminath built in Vikram Samvat
