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Chapter 18. The Holy Places of Halar
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Chandraprabhswami built by Shrimati Diwalibai daughter of Virpar Pasu of the village of Jakhho in Cutchh. The installation ceremony of image was performed in Vikram Samvat 1963. The second temple is a shrine of Lord Parshvanath (ghar derasar) built by Keshavji Nayak in Vikram Samvat 1934. There is a large fertilizer manufacturing plant here.
Moti Rafudal: It is approximately 200 (1798 A.D.) years old.
Motta Ambla: It is approximately 300 (1698 A.D.) years old. There is a domed temple of Lord Vasupujiya built in Vikram Samvat 2044. The land where the temple stands belonged to Shah Dharamshi Karabhai and was birthplace of Paniyas Vajrasen Vijayji Maharaj.
Motta Lakhiya: It is located along the banks of the river Fulzar. It is approximately 150 (2848 A.D.) years old. There is a domed Jaina temple of Lord Shantinath built in Vikram Samvat 2023. The major donation to build the temple was given by Shah Nathoobhai Surabhai Gada.
Motta Mandha: It is approximately 400 (1598 A.D.) years old. It is birthplace of the first Halari Oshwal to take vows of poverty Shri Kund Kund Surishwarji. Shri Kund Kund Surishwarji, the Revered Shri Mahasen Vijayji Maharaj and Paniyas Shri Vajrasen Maharaj are the three shining stars of this village. Raishi Shah built a Jaina temple of Lord Vasupujya approximately in year 1943 A.D. There are gardens of mango trees here.
Mungani: It is approximately 400 (1598 A.D.) years old. There is a domed Jaina temple with two levels built in Vikram Samvat 2024. The principal deity in upper level is Lord Parshvanath; the principal deity in lower level is Lord Vasupujiya. The main donors were Kanji Narshi Nagaria and his family.
