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This
is the base from which to visit the nearby Jain temples on Shatrunjaya
(Place of Victory) Hill. Palitana is 50km southwest of Bhavnagar and
277km from Ahmedabad.
Shatrunjaya Hill
Nearby Palitana is the holy mountain of Shatrunjaya, which has 863 Jain
temples on it, many intricately carved in marble. The temples were built
over a 900-year period. The temples are not as intricate as the ones
in Dilwara (Mt. Abu). The oldest temples date back to the 11th century.
Because the Muslims destroyed most of the early temples in the 14th
and 15th centuries, most of the temples date from the 16th century and
later. It takes about two hours to climb the 3,950 steps (4km), 600m
(1,980 ft) high hill. It is a difficult climb.
There
are two groups of temples along the two ridges of the hill, and several
temples between the two groups.
You
may be able to see the fabulous temple jewels here at the impressive
Adiswara Temple, which is one of the most interesting
temples. The large Chaumukha (four-faced) Adinath Temple
, built in 1618, has an image of Adinath facing the four cardinal directions.
Other important temples are Vimal Shah, Sampriti Raj, Ramaji Gandharia
(16th century), Bhulavani, and Kumar Pal. The Vallabhai Temple and Motisah
Temple are between the two groups of temples.
Near
the bottom of the hill is a Museum with Jain relics,
which is worth visiting.
Adinath,
the first tirthankara, visited this hill several times, and his son
built the first temple. Jains believe that Pundarika, the chief disciple
of Adinath, attained nirvana here.
Shatrunjaya
Hill is 3km southwest of Palitana. No one is allowed to stay
on the hill overnight, not even the priests. The temples are open from
7 am to 76pm. Photography is allowed, but you must first obtain a permit
at the Anandji Kalyanji Pedhi on the way up the hill for Rs 50, or you
can inquire at your hotel about the permit. Visitors are not permitted
to carry any leather items up the hill. You should carry your own water
with you, but no food is allowed. You can be carried up the hill by
dhooli (rope chair) for Rs 600 to Rs 900.
Where to Stay
There are 150 dharamshalas. Most of the places are for
Jain pilgrims only, but some allow non-Jains.
Gujarati Tourism’s Hotel Sumeru, (252327), Station
Rd, is a recommended, well-maintained place with rooms for Rs 550/700,
Rs 800/1200 for an A/C room, and Rs 90 for a dorm bed. For the price,
this is the best value in town.
Hotel Shravak (252428), opposite the bus station, has
rooms for Rs 600/750 and also more expensive A/C rooms. Dorm beds are
Rs 100. Room check-out is 24 hr and dorms 9 am.
Where to Eat
Vaishali, Main
Bazaar, has Gujarati thalis and South Indian food. Siddhgiri Bhojanalaya,
Taleti Rd, has Gujarati thalis.
Havmoor is a popular ice cream place.
Jagurti Restaurant is a popular snack place.
Hotel Sumeru has a restaurant that serves Gujarati
thalis and Continental food.
Solnali has good Gujarati Thalis. $.
Travel
Air and Train The nearest airport is in Bhavnagar
(50km northeast).
Palitana
is on a metre-gauge line. From Ahmedabad (277km) it takes 9 to 11 hours
with a change at Sihor, which is close to Palitana. There are three
local trains daily to Bhavnagar (1½ hr).
Bus
Ahmedabad is 215km away by road, and an express bus takes 4½
hours, which is an hour less than the normal buses. Private bus companies
operate buses to Mumbai and Surat via Vadodara. There are also state
transport buses to Bhavnagar (1½), Vadodara, Jamnagar, and Rajkot.
There are two buses to Diu (5 hard hours). There are shared taxis between
Palitana and Bhavnagar (Rs 15 a person).
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