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Sahastralinga Talav
Sahastralinga Talav: This artificial lake was constructed by King Siddharaj Jaisingh in the 10th century. It was designed to store water for irrigation and has a series of intricate stone carvings depicting various deities and animals.
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Rani Ki Vav
Rani Ki Vav: This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a stepwell known for its intricate architecture and carvings. It was built in the 11th century by Queen Udayamati in memory of her husband, King Bhimdev I.
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Patola House
Patola House: Patan is renowned for its exquisite Patola silk sarees. The Patola House is a place where you can witness the traditional process of creating these intricate handwoven textiles. The intricate patterns and designs are a sight to behold.
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Hemachandracharya Jain Gnan Mandir
Hemachandracharya Jain Gnan Mandir: This temple is dedicated to the great Jain scholar and philosopher, Acharya Hemachandra. The temple complex is a serene place for reflection and features beautiful architecture and intricate marble carvings.
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Khan Sarovar
Khan Sarovar: A historic stepwell and water tank, Khan Sarovar is another example of the city's architectural marvels. It was built by Malik Sarang in 1411 AD and is surrounded by arched pavilions.
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Patan Museum
Patan Museum: This museum showcases the history and art of Patan, including a variety of sculptures, artifacts, and traditional crafts. It's a great place to learn about the city's rich heritage.
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Parshwanath Jain Tirth Panchasara Patan
Patan is home to more than 100 Jain temples with exquisite domes and sacred carvings on the walls. The most popular ones are Mahavir Swami Derasar in Dhandherwad and Panchasara Derasar. The temples are a reminder of the strong Jain foothold during the times of the Solanki Dynasty. The signature marble flooring and delicate carvings of Jain temples can be seen here. Also known as the Jinalaya Vanraj Vihar, the Panchasara Parshwanath Temple is 180 feet large and 90 feet wide. The domes, pillars, ceilings, walls, mandaps and other parts of the temple are covered with beautiful sculptures. The main sanctum houses a white marble idol of Bhagwan Panchasara Parshwanath in Padmasana posture.
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Sahastralinga Talav
Sahasralinga Tank or Sahasralinga Talav is a medieval artificial water tank in Patan, Gujarat, India. It was commissioned during Chaulukya(Solanki) rule. It is a Monument of National Importance protected by Archaeological Survey of India
The Sahastraling Talao was originally known as Durlabh Saravor and was constructed by King Durlabh Raja and was repaired and renovated by King Siddharaj during 1093 – 1143 A.D. This is one of the biggest tank of the Solanki Period. The chronicles and inscriptions of the period mentioned the construction of lakes, wells, reservoirs etc.
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Shindhvai Mataji Temple Patan
Sindhvai Mata Temple is a popular pilgrimage site in the Kutch district of Gujarat, India. The temple is dedicated to Sindhvai Mata, a revered Hindu goddess believed to bless her devotees with health, wealth, and prosperity. Picturesque landscapes surround the temple and attract visitors from all over the country.
The temple complex comprises several structures, including the main shrine, a community hall, and visitor accommodation facilities. The main shrine is a beautiful white marble structure with intricate carvings and designs. The shrine houses an idol of Sindhvai Mata, adorned with garlands and flowers by devotees.
The temple is serene and peaceful, with lush greenery and rolling hills surrounding the area. Visitors can enjoy the natural beauty of the surroundings and participate in religious activities and ceremonies at the temple.
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Modhera Sun Temple
As one traverses the length and breadth of Gujarat, one constantly stumbles across architectural legacies of the 'Solanki' rule. You keep coming across living spaces and monuments of another time, offering an eclectic glimpse of the artistic and ingenious beauty that makes this exotically state vibrant.
A soothing drive amidst green farmlands almost 25 km away from Mehsana on the way to the temples of goddess Bahucharaji reposes the village of Modhera. Set along the backdrop of River Pushpavati, surrounded by a terra-formed garden of flowering trees and songs of birds, rests the famed Sun temple of Modhera.
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Shree Shankheshwar Parshwanath Jinalaya
Shri Shankheshwar Parshwanath Gruh Jinalaya is a distinguished Jain temple dedicated to Lord Shankheshwar Parshwanath, the 23rd Tirthankara of Jainism. Located in a residential setting, this Gruh Jinalaya serves as a spiritual sanctuary for devotees, providing a peaceful environment for worship, meditation, and religious observances. The temple is beautifully adorned with intricate carvings and houses the idol of Lord Shankheshwar Parshwanath, where devotees offer prayers and perform rituals seeking spiritual guidance and blessings.
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Rudra mahalaya
Rudramal at Siddhapur is also known as Rudramahalaya was perhaps one of the earliest and largest Calukyan temples. It was first built by Mularaja in the 10th century, but perhaps reconstructed, according to a tradition by Siddharaja Jayasimha in the 12th century. It was a magnificent multi-storied Siva temple with 11 subsidiary shrines, dedicated to the EkadasaRudras. The mutilated fragments of this grand edifice reveal a few subsidiary shrines, a torana, two porches and four pillars of the kapili of the main temple, well carved colossal columns, massive architraves, and torana-arches.
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Loteshwar Mahadev Temple
In Loteshwar village of Shankheshwar taluka, the new temple of Lord Loheshwar with its own sanctum sanctorum, a mini Somnath-shaped flute shaped like Somnath temple, a magnificent new temple with artistic carvings made of Palpur red stone, is nearing completion at a cost of Rs 2 crore. Then, in Shravan
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