Gujarat is an enigmatic ancient state which is a wonderful amalgamation of a plethora of features and activities, from being the only home to the Asiatic lions atRead More
Gir National park, housing the world’s first sea port, to being a hub for trade and commerce and of course a prominent and active pilgrimage destination for Hindus and Jains.
Gujarat is literally considered to be the birthplace of civilization, with findings of ancient metropolitan cities of Lothal and Dholavira among others the history of this coastal state dates back to the pre historic ages. Every since the pre historic ages, Gujarat has always proved to be a centre of activities, for a Hindu pilgrim or a devotee Gujarat is considered to be the abode of god and the place which was the kingdom for Lord Krishna along with being the very first place where Lord Shiva’s Jyotirlinga was positioned for the first time ever, hence, commencing an entire age of spirituality.
Gujarat is an enigmatic ancient state which is a wonderful amalgamation of a plethora of features and activities, from being the only home to the Asiatic lions at Gir National park, housing the world’s first sea port, to being a hub for trade and commerce and of course a prominent and active pilgrimage destination for Hindus and Jains. Gujarat is literally considered to be the birthplace of civilization, with findings of ancient metropolitan cities of Lothal and Dholavira among others the history of this coastal state dates back to the pre historic ages. Every since the pre historic ages, Gujarat has always proved to be a centre of activities, for a Hindu pilgrim or a devotee Gujarat is considered to be the abode of god and the place which was the kingdom for Lord Krishna along with being the very first place where Lord Shiva’s Jyotirlinga was positioned for the first time ever, hence, commencing an entire age of spirituality.
Gujarat is also rapidly becoming a centre for spiritual tourism with an inflow of almost 1 crore pilgrims every year who visit to offer their prayers at some of the most auspicious temples. Being home to the famous Char Dham Yatra site of Somnath temple, every year lakhs of devout Hindus make their way to this holy town as a part of their spiritual Char Dham Yatra. Temples are present in abundance here, from the famous conglomeration of Jain temples at Palitana, Shri Dwarkadheesh Mandir to the majestic and extremely important Jain pilgrimage site of Taranga Hill and the must visit Somnath Mandir, and so much more. A journey to this wonderfully soulful state will definitely evoke a sense of spiritualism within your heart, mind and soul.
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