Place ID

Palitana

Region:

Asia

Country:

India

City:Palitana

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The Shatrunjaya Hill in Palitana, a small town in the Indian state of Gujarat, is adorned with the highest concentration of beautifully carved Jain temples to be found anywhere in the world. Palitana is an important pilgrimage for the followers of Jainism but equally important are, the architecture of the temples and the elaborate carvings on them.

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Submitted by: Alan Withers

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Gujarat, India, Jain temples, Palitana
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08 Dec 2006 09:47PM

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Date: 01 Jan 2005

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