Palitana is situated about 51 Kms. South west of Bhavnagar. It is about 182m above
sea level and is the base for the nearby hill top complex of Shatrunjaya. “SHATRUNJAYA” literally means the place of victory and is Jain’s most sacred pilgrimage site. At the foot of the hill flows the Shatrunjaya River.The hill has about 863 shrines. These temples, built over a period of 900 years. Shatrunjaya is the largest temple City of its kind in India. The hillside is about 31/2 Kms up with 3950 steps. The temples are grouped into nine enclosures.
Each has a central temple with smaller ones clustered around. Local traditions and legends tell the stories about Adinatha, the first Jain tirthankan. His temple is quite notable. Next to it is the Muslim Shrine of “Angar Pir” where women wanting children offer prayers and tiny cradles.
Palitana in Bhavnagar City
February 2nd, 2010 by admin
Mahuva in Bhavnagar City
February 2nd, 2010 by admin
A minor part Mahuva is famous for its handicraft work in wood and ivory. Lacquer work 
on wooden furniture and toys is its speciality, its fertile land bears ‘Jamadar‘ mangoes similar to the Alphonso. There is an old mosque, Laxmi-narayan Temple and a Jain Dehrasar. The Pipavav project nearby is fast coming up as a major port and coastal industrial centre.
Takhteshwar Temple in Bhavnagar City
February 2nd, 2010 by admin
In the middle of city, on a hill a temple was built by Maharaja Takhatsihnji in 1893. 
This temple provides paqnoramic city view. The temple and whole compound is made of shining white marble. This is also a wide place to worship lord Mahadev and also a picnic point.
