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There are thousands of places to see in India
and in Gujarat it self. Here are some of the popular places...
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Dwarka |
On the extreme western tip of the
Kathiawar; peninsula, Dwarka is one of the four most holy Hindu
pilgrimage sites in India and is closely related to the Krishna
legend.
It was here that Krishna set up his capital after fleeing from
Mathura. Dwarkanath, the name of the main temple here, is dedicated
to Krishna. |
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Somnath Temple |
The Somnath in the Prabhas Kshetra
in Saurashtra,on the western cost of Gujarat is one of the twelve
Jyotirlings that are most scared to the Hindus. It is as old
as creation and its reference is available in Rig Ved also.
The Somnath is known as the Shrine
Eternal as it has withstood the shocks of time and the attacks
of the distroyers. It has risen like a phoenix each time it
was destroyed or desecrated. The present temple is the seventh
temple built on the original site.
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Diu Fort |
Diu is a beautiful blend of sun, sand
and sea. It is an island retreat gently rocked by the wind
and the wave from the Arabian Sea. It offers you undisturbed
peace and an unusual holiday.
Diu a former Portuguese enclave,
and now a Union Territory is steeped in history. It was a
sea-port and naval base of considerable strategic importance
from the 14th-16th centuries. It has also been a vital trade
link with the rest of India for traders overseas. Diu was
under the sway of Chanda and Vaghela dynasties till the 14th
Century. The Muslim rulers ruled over the island town till
1380 AD. Then came the mighty wave of invasion of the foreign
rule that lasted for 450 years.
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Temples at Mount Abu |
The only hill station in Rajasthan,
Mount Abu huddles among the rocks on a 1,220-m granite table
mountain at the far southwestern end of the Aravalli hills.
It is built around a lake and is surrounded by forested hills.
According to a legend, the place derives its name from Arbuda,
a serpent who descended to the spot to rescue Shiva’s bull,
Nandi. Besides having all the features of a pleasant hill resort.
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