Girnar Jain temples, Junagadh

Name: Girnar Jain temples
Address: Junagadh, India
Telephone: +91 88665 55557

#4 among attractions in Junagadh

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The group of temples of Jainism are situated on the Mount Girnar situated near Junagadh in Junagadh district, Gujarat, India. These temples are sacred to both Digambara and the Svetambara branches of Jainism. ()

Coordinates: 21°31'39"N, 70°31'44"E

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+91 88665 55557

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Nearby attractions include: Khapra Kodiya Caves, Uparkot Fort, Damodar Kund, Mahabat Maqbara complex.

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Cave, Buddhist architecture
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City wall
Uparkot Fort, Junagadh
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Nature, Natural attraction, Temple
Damodar Kund, Junagadh
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Historical place, Temple, Mausoleum
Mahabat Maqbara complex, Junagadh
113 min walk • Mahabat Maqbara and Bahauddin Maqbra are mausoleums in Junagadh, Gujarat, India. They were completed in 1892 and 1896 respectively and are dedicated to Mahabat Khan II, the Nawab of Junagadh State, and his minister Bahauddin Hussain Bhar respectively.
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Enduring zoo with diverse species
Sakkarbaug Zoo, Junagadh
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Aerial tramway
Girnar ropeway, Junagadh
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Peak known as a pilgrimage mainstay
Girnar, Junagadh
19 min walk • Girnar is an ancient hill in Junagadh, Gujarat, India. It is one of the holiest pilgrimages for Jains, where the 22nd Tirthankar, Lord Neminath attained nirvana. It is also believed to be place where next 24 Tirthankars will attain nirvana in future. The place is also an abode of some Hindu temples.
3.9 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Buddhist architecture
Bava Pyara caves, Junagadh
101 min walk • Bava Pyara caves are an example of ancient man-made caverns. The caves are a part of the Junagadh Buddhist Cave Groups situated in the eastern part of Junagadh of the Indian state of Gujarat. Bava Pyara caves contains artworks of both Buddhism and Jainism.
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Nature, Natural attraction, Buddhist architecture
Uparkot Caves, Junagadh
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Dam
Willingdon Dam, Junagadh
89 min walk • Willingdon Dam is situated to the east of the town of Junagadh, near the foot of Datar hills, in Gujarat State, and built on the Kalwa River in India. The dam was named after Marquess Willingdon, the Governor of India at that time.