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Chapter 18. The Holy Places of Halar
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Vadaliya Sinhan: It is approximately 450 (1548 A.D.) years old, located along the banks of the river Sinhan. A Jaina temple of Lord Sambhavnath was built in Vikram Samvat 2043. Aradhna Tirth Dham (a place of pilgrimage) is located here. There is an animal shelter, Sinhan dam, the palace of Jam Saheb, the ruler of the state, and Ashapura Mata temple, the temple of the family deity of the rulers. It is the home village of Lalbhai (donor of Jam Khambhalia mahajanwadi) and Vaghji Nangpar (builder of Aradhna Tirth Dham). Prafulaben who took vows of poverty was from this village.
Vasai: It is approximately 400 (1598 A.D.) years old. There is a domed Jaina temple of Lord Sambhavnath built in Vikram Samvat 2023. On digging the grounds a throne of Lord Parshvanath of around seventh century old was found. There is a mahajanwadi, nursery school and sewing school.
Vav Beraja: It is approximately 200 (1798 A.D.) years old. There is a prayer hall built 35 years ago. (1980 A.D.).
