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Somnath
Temple :
Somnath,
the eternal shrine, is as old as creation. The temple which
has risen seven times from ashes till now depicts a saga of
devotion and heroism. The legendary temple is believed to have
been built by the Moon God - Soma and enshrines one of the 12
jyotirlingas. Relics of old Somnath temple have been preserved
in a museum.
Dwarka
Temple :
Dwarka on
the western coast of Gujarat, is one of the 'Char Dhams' of
Hindu pilgrimage. Lord Krishna settled and established his
kingdom over here after leaving Mathura. Archaeological
excavations reveal that the present day Dwarka is the 6th city
on this site, the earlier 5 having submerged in the sea.
Places of Interest are Dwarkadish, which is a 2500 year old
shrine, Rukmani Temple dedicated to Lord Krishna's wife,
Nageshwar Mahadev which enshrines one of the twelve
jyotirlingas etc.
Akshardham
:
It
is the most famous temple of the Swaminarayan Sect
 which
is the richest sect in the world. The temple is built with
pink stones having beautiful carvings. The Akshardham complex
houses the first ever interactive exhibition under one roof.
It is surrounded by lush green gardens and admirable
fountains. This temple is situated in Gandhinagar.
Palitana
:
It
is one of the most important Jain pilgrim centres and lies at
the foot of the Shatrunjaya Hill. The sacred hill rises in a
crescendo of 863 magnificient temples, most of them carved out
of white marble. The temples were built over an impressive
span of 900 years. The Shetrunji river flowing to its south
adds to the beauty of the scenic landscape. The 600 metre
climb to the hill is ususally made on foot. However Dolis or
lift chairs are also available for the ascent.
Ambaji
:
This
temple is dedicated to goddess Ambaji. It is situated on the
Arasur Hill and can be approached by road from Abu Road in
Rajasthan, as well as from all other important places in
Gujarat. A folk drama called 'Bhavai' is performed in the
courtyards of the temple.
Modhera
:
The
Sun temple of Modhera, which was built in 1026-1027 A.D. by
King Solanki Bhimdev I is one of the finest examples of Indian
temple architecture. The temple stands high on a plinth and
every inch of the exteriors as well as the interiors is carved
exquisitely.
Dakor
:
This
temple town dedicated to Lord Krishna is situated about 90
Kms. from Ahmedabad. The temple of Ranchodrai has the idol of
Lord Krishna which is believed to have been brought from
Dwarka by a devotee.
Becharaji
:
This
temple is another important seat of Mother Goddess in Mehsana
district. This temple is thronged by Hindu devotees,
especially childless women.
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