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Part III. Settlement in Halar
Sakhpar (Sagpar): It is an old settlement of Mahajans. There is hardly any Mahajan family living there now. It was the home of Manilal Dharamshi Pancha Haria. There used to be rest houses and school.
Setalus: It is approximately 400 (1598 A.D.) years old located along the banks of the river Panna. There is a domed Jaina temple of Lord Adinath built in Vikram Samvat 2038. There is a memorial of Kantilal Hirji Devraj who was accidentally killed by stray bullet in Nairobi. It is the home of Vivekanand College.
Shingach: It is approximately 450 (1548 A.D.) years old and was the home village of Muniraj Shri Virsen Vijayji Maharaj. It is close to Vadinar Harbor. There are salt fields and a chemical plant.
Sikka: It is located near the seacoast and is approximately 100 (1898 A.D.) years old. There are many industries here, a cement factory, thermal power station, electric powerhouse and other facilities. There is a domed Jaina temple of Lord Sumatinath built in Vikram Samvat 2028 by Manilal Dharamshi Haria of the village of Sagpar.
Solsala: It is approximately 450 (1548 A.D.) years old. There is a prayer hall about 35 (1964 A.D.) years old with a picture of Lord Shankheshvar Parshvanath.
Sumara Taraghari: It is approximately 400 (1598 A.D.) years old. Halaris from Nagda village settled down here around 95 years ago (1910 A.D.).
Taraghadi Devariya: It is approximately 300 (1698 A.D.) years old. The majority of the population follows the Swaminarayan tradition.
Timbdi: Is approximately 400 (1598 A.D.) years old. There is a prayer hall built about 25 (1976 A.D.) years ago.
