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Shatrunjaya Dham

    History – This huge Jain temple was built under the guidance of Acharya Vijayanandsurisavarji. The main idol is huge and attractive. This temple was formally installed on the tenth day of the bright half of the month of Vaishakh in the year 2030 of the Vikram era.

    How to Reach – The temple here is situated on a dam on the banks of the Shetrunjay river on the way to Talaja from Palitana, it is at distance of only 8 kilometers from Palitana, Pilgrims can go there in bus  or horse cart from here. Dharmashala, bhojanashalas and an upashraya is found at this place.

    Main Deity – Black colored idol of Bhagawan Shetrunjay Parshwanatha in the Padmasana posture.

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