Holy Places

  • Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary also popularly known as Narayan Sarovar Wildlife Sanctuary or Narayan Sarovar Chinkara Sanctuary notified as such in April 1981 and subsequently denotified in 1995 with reduced area, is a unique eco-system in the Lakhpat taluka of Kutch district in the state of Gujarat, India. The desert forest in this sanctuary is said to be the only one of its kind in India. Located in the arid zone, a part of it is a seasonal wetland. . .
  • Two peaks covered with shrines you have the Jain pilgrimage centre of Palitana (Bhavnagar district) atop the Shatrunjay Hill. There are 900 temples big and small on the two summits. The sculptures that adorn the marble temples present a feast to the eyes. You need not be a Jain to admire the spectacle. . .
  • Pavagadh is a historical and religious destination at the base town of Champaner. The hill of Pavagadh rises from Champaner in three stages and this plateau lies at an altitude of 1,471 feet.A pilgrimage spot, called the Shakti Peeth, the Pavagadh hill leads to the hill top temple of the Goddess Kali, who is the incarnation of the Goddesses Parvati, Durga, and Sati as Shakti or power. . .
  • Rani ki vav is an intricately constructed stepwell situated in the town of Patan in Gujarat, India. It is located on the banks of Saraswati River. Rani ki vav was built as a memorial to an 11th century AD king. It was added to the list of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites on 22 June 2014.
  • Sabarmati Ashram (also known as Gandhi Ashram, Harijan Ashram, or Satyagraha Ashram) is located in the Sabarmati suburb of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, adjoining the Ashram Road, on the banks of the River Sabarmati, four miles from the town hall . . .
  • Situated comes in dang district ,saputara means the abode of serpents, and A snake image on the banks of river sarpangana is worshiped by the adivasis On festival like holi. The thick forest around saputara is dotted with Adivasi tribal villages and their musice and dancing is of great interest Of visitors. One can see dangi tribes surrounding saputara area in dangs District, located in the hills of sahyadri. . .
  • The Sidi Saiyyed mosque Ahmedabad, built in 1573, is one of the most famous mosques of Ahmedabad. Known for its intricate jails, the Sidi Sayiad's Mosque Ahmedabad In India, makes a travel to Ahmedabad a worthwhile endeavor. The Sidi Saiyad Mosque is also one of the holy places in Ahmedabad. . .
  • The literal meaning of the Somnath is “The protector of the Moon God” and the legend has it that Soma or the Moon God constructed this temple in Gold. He was cursed by Daksha his father-in-law to wane because Soma loved only one of his wives Rohini all of whom were Daksha's daughters. Soma's other wives complained his behavior to their father Daksha, who in turn cursed him. . .
  • The Takhteshwar Temple is located on a hillock in Bhavnagar , Gujarat. The temple construction was finished in 1893 AD and was named after Maharaja Takhatsihnji who was one of the influential rulers of Bhavnagar, and the one who had ordered the temple to be built.
  • Tourists coming to Junagadh would be fascinated by its picturesque setting. The religious places and historical monuments of Junagadh attract many travelers from every nook and corner of the world. In the register of the Holy Places in Junagadh, the Temple of Amba Mata, Junagadh stands out and merits a special mention. . .
  • Tithal is located in the west coast of India, in the state of Gujarat. It is close to the  Arabian Sea and is famous for the Tithal Beach, which is known for its black sand.  Tithal lies 6 km west of Valsad. Tithal is known to be the home of the Parsis, who  are the descendants of the Zoroastrian group of Iran. The Parsis are known to have  entered India through a port called Sajjan which falls in the district of Valsad. . .
  • The history of Udvada dates back to the 7th century when the Muslim invasion of Iran led to the negligence of Zoroastrians. The Zoroastrians were marginalised and fled to India in order to preserve their culture and belief. Bringing with them the sacred fire, they first reached Sanjan, which is located 30 km from Udvada. . .
  • The park has more than 1,000 Black Buck that can be viewed on the open grassland from very close range, though they are very shy in the presence of humans. This exclusively Indian animal, is perhaps, the most graceful and beautiful of its kind. It has ringed horns that have a spiral twist of three to four turns and are up to 70 cm long. . .