Sahastrling, Sirsi

Sahastrling is a very old place in Sirsi Taluka, Karnataka state, India. There is a Shalmala name river flown. There are thousand of Shivlingas on the route of this river, so that this place is known as Sahastrling. Also there is Nandi, Snack, etc related with lord Mahadev is made on this route of river. 

In 16 century, there was a kingdom of Sadashivray who is big devotee of Mahadev. To continue worship of Mahadev he made these pictures in Shalmala river. Due to Shivlings situated on the path of  river, the river Shalmala is continuous sprinkling water on these thousand shivlings. 

To this awesome place, devotees come in huge rush, Mostly on the festival of Shivratri and Monday of  Sharavan hindu month many numbers of devotee comes here. 

Amarnath Dham, Gandhinagar

This is a artificial Amarnath dham same as real Amarnath. This place situated near Amrapur village . The path to reach this place is from Gandhinagar - Mahudi road, Gram bharti cross road, Amrapur. From the Main entrance gate devotees have to walk 3 km to reach temple. Whole the construction of the temple and the path to reach this temple has been made same as the real Amranath temple. The path is full with small shops of toys, snacks, cold drinks, etc. The some part of this path is like we are walking in valley with slope, after that walk on hills then some steps.

The idol of the Mahadev also made artificially using some chemicals but same as made from ice. Behind this temple, 12 shrines in caves made artificially, each with description of one Jyotirling form the hindu religion's 12 Jyotirling. Also there is some rides available for tourist, big garden with grass to seat and canting also.

This is very nice place for those people who want to visit real Amarnath but can't and also for school visit. Students can enjoy a lot.

Vaghesvari Mataji, wadhwancity

This is a very old temple, known as a "Vaghesvari Temple". Wadhwan is a taluka of Surendranagar district, Gujarat, India. This is a very famous temple. The idol of vaghesvari mataji found by a farmer during he was worked in his farm before around 200 years ago. The farm was behind the Ganpati fatsar temple. Which is very big idol and the expression of the idol much terrible. Vaghesvari mataji is a kuldevi of  goldmith society. The rush of devotees increasing on Sunday and the day of Full moon. During the festival of Navratri the atmosphere of temple is much wonderful. The devotees play garaba and enjoyed a lot in this nine days festival. Many cultural activities done by the peoples in this temple, Many other shrine also situated there - Gaytri mandir, Khemshankar mahadev, Annpurna mataji, Randal mataji, Kalbhairav, Guru dattatrey, Shitla mata, etc. Every year the foundation day of this temple enjoyed with organization of special worship in this temple.

Mandavrayji Temple, Muli

This temple is situated in Muli- the taluka of Surendranagar district, Gujarat, India. Muli is a very old village from the time of monarchy. This village is situated on the highway from Surendranagar to Rajkot. The lord Sun - Mandavrayji dada is present in this temple.  The idol of Lord Mandavrayji with 7 horses is established in this temple. This is a very big temple with large ground. Mostly on Sunday the rush of devotees increases. This temple is established before many years, the lord Mandavrayji is a kuldev of Parmar family. Till today, the devotees have faith on almighty Mandavrayji for completing their wish. There is also big Swaminarayn temple is also in Muli. 

Dholi Dhaja Dam, Surendranagar

This is a dam of Surendranagarcity, Gujarat state, India. Which situated on highway of Surendranagar to Rajkot. Which is a dam without gates. When the dam overflowed then whistle rang by the government to inform the people. Before some years there is constructed big canals to divert the flow of narmada holy river towards this dam. So that the  problem of water for people was solved. Before that many problems regarding water were faced by people. After monsoon, when the dam overflowed, there is a fantastic atmosphere. During this time, on weekends people come and enjoyed the much. There is a temple of lord Shiva in the dam. Due to overflowed the dam, people have to go through water, which is a favorite moment for people to walk in water. Before many years the original temple hide, when the new temple constructed. This is a one of the place for Surendranagar people to visit on holidays. On the festival of Mahashivratri, devotees come in large crowd and to reach this temple there was a long queues.

Crystal Temple, Surendranagar

This is a temple of Mahadev. The phallus is made from rock-crystal. The temple is situated on the Amhedabad-Surendranagar highway. Which is nearest to Kothariya village, Surendranagar district, Gujarat, India. The atmosphere of this place is much calm and cold. two saints are living there. In every hindu Shravan month- the month of Mahadev Shankar, the saint is doing fast and not sit till the end of this month. He passed the whole night with the help of swing, hang on tree. On every Monday of this month , at 12 AM mahaarti organised. On the festival of Mahashivratri also the Mahaarti organised and the special Bhang as a prasad is given to the all devotees. This is a very famous temple and people can easily visit of crystal temple. 

Kaneti Hanumanji Temple, Wadhwan

This is a very old place from monarchy. Which is a place situated out of town nearest to railway station of wadhwancity taluka of Surendranagar district, Gujarat, India. This temple is on the road of Wadhwan to Vadod village. During monarchy there was a 4 temple of hanumanji maharaj in 4 directions. This is on of these 4 temples. During hindu kartik month after, diwali and hindu new year the rush of devotees increase every year. On every Saturday of this month there is a small fair organised. The people come to take lunch here. They are taking their food by cooking from home and has taken it in the ground of this temple. There is a big ground with trees, people come here and stay whole days. Also there is small rides for children available. Many farms are there around this temple. One oldage home also made by trust nearest to this temple. There is a big idol of Hanumanji situated there. Also Mahadev, Radha-Krishn, Ram-Sita-Laxman's idols also in this temple.

Madhavav, Wadhawancity

It is a historical place of Wadhawancity. Whih is a taluka of Surendranagar district, Gujarat, India. This is a very old place from monarchy. This is a large steps well. The history related this place is much interesting. During summer there was a shortage of water raised and due to much heat dried all the water places. Then the king became much worried about that situation. Then asked about the solution of that situation to the astrologer. He told that if one newly married couple scarified there life in the water of this step well then the water increases. Then the king passed notice to find newly married couple from the city but no one couple ready to sacrifice. Then the king suddenly remembered his prince just married before 5 days and requested that couple for scarified for villagers. The Prince and his queen was ready and wore the marriage dress and started to walk on the steps of this step well. As well as they went down towards the water then the level of water increased.     

Shetrunjaya Hills, Palitana

This is a religious place of  Jainism. Which is situated in Palitana village of Bhavnagar district, Gujarat state, India. This is a very holy place of jain religion so that all the devotees earnest to visit this place once in life. This city is also known as "City of temples". There are around 5000 steps to reach at top. The main temple is situated on top of the hill. According to history of Jain society, their first thirthankar Rishabh dev delivered his first sermon on this hill and sacred it. Many more saints attained their moksha here. There are about 108 shrines situated on this hill. Many annual fairs organised per year. 6 kos circumambulation of this holy hill done by devotees every year. This is a very old and historical place of Jain society.

 

 

Virvachhraj Island, Zinzuvada.

This place is situated in small desert of kutch, Gujarat state, India. From Zinzuvada village of Gujarat one big old entrance gate is available to enter in the small desert. In desert, all sides we can see only white sands, no one tree or road to reach this remote place. This is a holy place of Rajput-Solanki ethnic group. In monsoon we can't go there due to sandy road through desert. Due to rain this place covered with water from all sides. So that it is known as Island in desert. 

The history of this place is related to this Rajput society. Vir Vachhrajsinh was going to marry, that time he knew about lost pet cow, whose name was Vegad. He ran to find it. For finding that cow, he came to this desert place and found some robbers caught cows and ran away. To protect this unspoken animals, he fought with robbers. In that fight, his head was separated from body and only body fought with robbers. In this way he survive from that martyrdom and protect cows. So that he has worshiped as "Vachhada dada" by the people form that time. 

In whole desert, only this place with trees available and one bore-well is also available for thirsty people. Till today, the truck of grains and food are provided by the devotees. Each and every day arrangement of lunch - dinner is provided by association. In this desert, big cow court is also made by devotees.    

Entrance Gate of small desert

KshemShankar Mahadev, Wadhwancity

Wadhwancity is a very mythological city. Though many ancient places are there, This Kshemshankar Mahadev temple is one of this. Wadhawancity is taluka place of Surendranagar district, Gujarat, India. In this temple self-existent phallus situated there. The history of this temple is much interesting. 

Many years ago, one man of this city had habituated to worship of  Lord Shiva  each and every day. After worship he had taken a piece of grain. The temple of lord Shiva, which was worshiped by this man was situated far from town. In monsoon, continuous 12 days he could not go for worship and due to this he had to suffer from fast. Lord Shiva delighted on this man for his devotion and came in dream. Lord Shiva ordered him to dig on bhogavo riverbank where red cow sat. The devotee follow this order and found this phallus. 

From those days, after so many years still this phallus worshiped by devotees. The temple is known by the name "Vagheshvari Mandir". In this temple many shrines are situated. During hindu Shravan month on every Monday 12 AM big worship organised and whole the temple decorated. The silver Mahadev shaped mask set on the phallus and this look of idol like a Mahadev Shiva present himself. The atmosphere of this temple very amazing during this programs.

Kuber Bhandari, Vadodara

This is a very old place of lord Shiva. Which is situated in Karnali village, Vadodara-District, Gujarat, India. This temple situated on the height from shore of holy river Narmada. Due to this devotees also enjoying swimming and boating. Most numbers of devotees come to visit this place on no moon(amavasya) of every hindu month. On amavasya, rush of devotees starts from 1 AM and whole night crowd made. There is also facilities provided for night halt. Each and every day lunch and dinner also available by the temple. The history of this temple is that, once a while Lord Shiva passed from forest with goddess Parvati. She felt hungry but in this forest area nothing was available. So that Lord Shiva situated there as Kuber Bhandari name- the Lord of water and food. So that all the tourist can take food and water on this remote place. Lord kuber is also known as the god of wealth. This is a very nice place on the riverbank of Narmad in Gujarat.

Rajrajeshvar Dham, Limdi

This is a place on national highway 8, nearest to Jakhan village, Limdi taluka, Surendranagar district, Gujarat, India. It is a very big area and headquater of Life Mission. There is a big temple of  lord Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh together. According to hindu culture it is rarely found. There is a big entrance gate to enter in this area. Then the distance between gate to temple is covered with fountain, grass and tress. There are many benches for sitting in garden. In this Rajrajeshvari dham hospital, prayer hall. spiritual center, higher secondary school for english medium and sanskrit school. vedik study center, book store, yagnshala, snan kund, exhibition hall, gaushala, Residential area for staff, accommodation for visitors, some part of area is separated for saints, the guru Rajeshvri muni come outside only 2 times in a day, rest of time he passes in meditation. Also swings and  slides available for children. In short, it is a very nice place for picnic and tourist people can take short break, visit and then continue their tour.

HFM, Limbdi

HFM-Highway Food Mall, is situated on NH-8, nearest to Limbdi. Limbdi is a taluka place of district Surendranagar, Gujarat. Which is a mall of food. Among the each and every national highway passing through Gujarat, this NH-8 nearest to limbdi come on the first rank. This mall is established by havmor. Some national and intentional food brands are available. Havfun food court, cafe cofee day, subway, domino's pizza, Gwalia sweets, Dayro- Gujarati Dish, Karnavati, South Indian food, Chines, punjabi dish, etc are available. So that travelers are enjoying different testes on same place. There is a big campus so that big parking provided. Also tea post, Chocolate room, etc stores available.  Macdonals's burger also available. During travelling, very nice opportunities available for  customer to fresh up. HFM is a very first air conditioned food court on this highway.

     

Jariya Mahadev, Chotila

This is a place of lord Mahadev. Which is very oldest place, where water trickle on phallus in every season from the rocks of mountain. Though there is no any river or any place of water. Many scientists and media come to find the reason of continuous water trickling. Which is very inner area like forest not a straight road and filled with trees. Also there is no artificial temple. under the big rocks of mountain the phallus situated and on which water trickling continuously. Hence it is a very nice natural place. This place is 14 km far from chotila. On the route of chotila to thangadh, district Surendranagar. During monsoon, hindu Shravan month rush of devotee was uncountable. Mostly on monday of this month rush increases. Behind this mountain, water area like valley is made by nature. During monsoon this valley filled with water so that this time the atmosphere of this place is much amazing.

Historical Street Gates@ Wadhwan

Kharvani Pol Gate

Dholi pol Gate

Wadhwan is a taluka of Surendranagar district in Gujarat state, India. Which is very oldest city. During monarchy there is fort around the city. This fort is still present. There are 7 gate in fort and 1 window, in this way there are total 8 gates in fort. After 8 pm this 7 gates are closed and only 1 window is opened. This 7 gates of streets are made from rocks and fully covered with engrave. Name of these gates are: Dholi pol, Khandi pol, Lakhu pol, Kharva ni pol, Shiyani ni pol. From this name of some street is from nearest village because from this nearest village place, villagers are come for shopping. For example, Shiyani pol is a name from nearest village Shiyani- Limbdi Taluka, from shiyani villagers are coming fom shopping. In this way this gates of street very famous and part of history. 

Surajdeval Temple, chotila

This is a holy place of lord Surynarayn. This is a only place where Surnarayan with his wife goddess Rannade present.  Which is very old temple. This place in Surendranagar district, near choilta. This place is situated on the road from chotila to Thangadh. Which is 4 km far inner side  from this road. There is large ground in which there is entrance gate then garden with  benches and fountain. The entrance gate is made from rocks with engrave. Atmosphere of this temple is very calm and amazing. Most visitors of this temple is kathi darbar religion families. The idol of this temple very mythological and walls of this temple is fully engraving with history of that time. There are 3 shrine. Two for lord Ganpati and Hanumanji then one step up the main temple established. 

Temple

Entrance Gate

Entrance with engrave

    

Vadtal Swaminarayan Temple

This is a first golden temple in Gujarat. Which is situated in Vadtal city, Taluka-Nadiyad, District-Kheda, State-Gujarat. This temple is 15 km far from Nadiyad. This temple is established in 1824 by the lord Swaminarayan. In the center of the campus temple is situated. Around this main temple rooms and halls available for tourist. Also there is a one mess for grace of lord so that devotees come and stay for many days in presence of this great amazing atmosphere. There are 3 shrine, in which center shine is constructed for Laxminarayan dev. On the right shrine, Radhakrishna with Harikrishnmaharaj established. In left shrine  the idol of  Shri Vasudev, Dhrmpita and Bhaktimata established.

HavaMahel, Wadhwancity

This is a historical place. Wadhwancity is Taluka place in Surendranagar district. Which is a very mythological city. In which many historical places available, Havamahel on of these. Construction of this palace started during the kingship of  Dajiraj. According to history this palace constructed to welcome the great queen Elizabeth. This is situated on the bank of  pond Dharmtalav. But this dream of king Dajiraj still incomplete. To construct this palace red rocks are imported from Italy. This is a great place for  the people who interested in history.  

history.  

AGORA mall, Ahmedabad

This is a best place for shopping. Which is built by Shree Balaji in Dubai style construction. IT is 7 km far from Iscon, Ahmedabad. Big bajar also available. Theater, Restaurant, Game zone also available with other shopping of clothes, accessories, footwear, crockery, every things needed for daily routine life and decoration of home, offices etc. Many numbers of variety available according to your choice and capacity for every products. SB multiplex designed very fantastic way. Every type food available in restaurant, much yummy n testy food. Here in agora mall all the wall and blank land covered with artificial grass and creeper. Whole day passed very quickly and enjoyed a lot. For children, game zone provided full facility and also for game fans.  

          

Ganpati Fatsar, Wadhwan

This is a very old place in surendranagar district. Which is situated in between Joravarnagar and Wadhwan. Lord Ganesh is present over there. Mostly devotees come on tuesdsy. Many numbers of devotee comes daily and more people are coming there by walk also from very far areas. Before some years another temple also built , in which Jalaram Temple, Vijayeshvar Mahadev, Radha-Krishn, Ram-Laxman-Janki temples included. Every year Ganesh-chaturthi and jaram Jaynti celebrated as a big function. This is a very famous place and public have much faith on this Ganpati Fatsar Temple.

SMVS Temple, Godhar

This temple is at godhar district Panchmahal, state Gujarat. Which is established by the SMVS institution. This place is covered with fully greenery by all the sides like it is in the middle of forest. There is one meeting room where all the devotee come and listen discourse given by the saints. Big caravanserai for visitors to stay there for some days. Also facilities for snack, dinner, lunch is available. There is a big ground for children to play and also merry-go-round, sliders and swing available. Big garden fully covered with grass and attractive plants with colorful flowers. There is one hall for "Nilkanthvarni ablution". Which is main reason to come there for devotee.

Nilkanthvarni ablution

Interior of temple