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Chapter 18. The Holy Places of Halar
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2043. Shah Khetshibhai Punjabhai, Shah Vaja Ladhabhai and Hemraj Ladhabhai donated the land for the temple. The money to build the temple was donated by Shah Govindji Meghji and Premchand Govindji.
Kanalus: It is approximately 400 (1598 A.D.) years old. It is located along the banks of the river Amravati. Panna Dam and three other check dams are located here. It was the birthplace of a financially well-to-do person who took vows of poverty.
Kansumara: It is approximately 400 (1598 A.D.) years old. There is a domed Jaina temple built in Vikram Samvat 2041 by Meghji Virji Dodhia, Velji Virji Dodhia and their sister Gangaben Hirjibhai. It was the seat of the regional council (moti panchayat). Place of the infamous nattedu (a feast celebrating death of a relative where whole community is invited).
Khara Beraja: It is approximately 450 (1548 A.D.) years old. It is home of the first Halari Oshwal Jetha Anand to go overseas. Bharat Petroleum Company adopted this village.
Khatiar: It is located along the banks of the river Fulzar. Maya Vira and Lakhtir Vira Gada laid the foundation of the village around 140 (1858 A.D.) years ago. Maya Vira Gada built the arch (Toran). There is small domed Jaina temple built in 1982 (Vikram Samvat 2038). Where the image of Lord Naminath as principal deity along with the images of Lord Shitalnath and Lord Mahavir were installed.
Khirasara: It is approximately 200 (1798 A.D.) years old. There is a domed Jaina temple of Lord Neminath built in Vikram Samvat 2047.
Lakhabaval: It is approximately 400 (1598 A.D.) years old. There is a domed Jaina temple of Lord Shantinath built in Vikram Samvat 2011. It is the birthplace of the
