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Girnar is an ancient hill in Junagadh, Gujarat, India. It is one of the holiest pilgrimages for Jains , where the 22nd Tirthaṅkar , Lord Neminath attained omniscience, and later nirvana along with other five hundred and thirty three enlightened sages.
The Junagadh rock inscription of Rudradaman, also known as the Girnar Rock inscription of Rudradaman, is a Sanskrit prose inscribed on a rock by the Western Satraps ruler Rudradaman I. It is located near Girnar hill near Junagadh, Gujarat, India. The inscription is dated to shortly after 150 CE. [1]
Girnar was anciently called Raivata or Ujjayanta, sacred amongst the Jains to Neminath, the 22nd Tirthankara, and a place of pilgrimage since before 250 BCE. [2]Situated on the first plateau of Mount Girnar at the height of about 3800 steps, at an altitude of 2370 ft above Junagadh, still some 600 ft below the first summit of Girnar, there are Jain temples with marvelous carvings in marble.
It is on Girnar hill, near the city of Junagadh in Gujarat, India. The temple is the foremost temple among all of the Girnar Jain temples. The oldest part of the present temple was built c. 1129 CE, using Māru-Gurjara architecture. More shrines and idols in the temple have been installed throughout its history.
Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the Junagadh district of Gujarat, India. Nestled within the Girnar hills, it serves as a crucial habitat for several endangered species, most notably the Asiatic lion. The sanctuary was officially declared a protected area in 2008 to preserve its rich biodiversity and unique ecosystem. [1 ...
Junagadh (જૂનાગઢ ⓘ) is the city and headquarters of Junagadh district in the Indian state of Gujarat.Located at the foot of the Girnar hills, 355 kilometres (221 mi) southwest of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar (the state capital), it is the seventh largest city in the state.
Bhavnath is a locality in Junagadh city of Gujarat, India. It sits near the Girnar mountain range, close to Girnar Taleti, the place from where pilgrims have to ascend on foot to get to temples on Girnar hills. Bhavnath Mahadev Temple Junagah - Girnar, Gujarat - India
Girnar ropeway is a ropeway on Mount Girnar in Junagadh district, Gujarat, India. First proposed in 1983, the construction started only in September 2018 due to government approval delays and litigation. The construction and operation is managed by Usha Breco Limited. It was inaugurated on 24 October 2020.