| Lakhota
Palace |
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the centre of Jamnagar, in the middle of the lake, are
two magnificent old structures, the Lakhota Fort and the
Kotha Bastion. Lakhota Fort is Jamnagar's Museum and its
terraces display a fine collection of sculpture that spans
a period from the 9th to 18th Century. The Kotha Bastion
is Jamnagar's arsenal. One of its most interesting sights
is an old well, the water of which can be drawn by blowing
into a small hole in the floor. |
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| Pratap
Vilas Palace |
| Built
according to foreign architecture, but the carvings on
it are very much Indian. It was built as a mimic of Victoria
Memorial Building of Calcutta but the domes built on it
are according to Indian architecture, out of which 3 domes
are made of glass. Carvings of creepers, flowers, leaves,
birds and animals on the columns make the palace lively.
Balconies in the palace add further beauty to it. |
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Ranjit Sagar
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| Located
13 Kms. away from the city, His Highness Jam Ranjitsinhji
commenced the construction of 'Ranjit Sagar' dam, but
was completed only in 1938 during the rule of His Highness
Jam Digvijaysinhji, the last ruler of this princely state
of Jamnagar. Foundation stone for this dam was laid by
His Highness, King of Bikaner, Sir Gangasinhji and hence
was named 'Ganga Sagar' after him. But for reasons unknown
was later named as 'Ranjit Sagar' dam. It was built at
the cost of Rs. 15 |
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| Solarium |
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as the Ranjit Institute of Poly-Radio Therapy is one of
it's only kind in Asia. A slowly revolving tower provides
full day long sunlight for the treatment of skin diseases,
but unfortunately lies in ruins, today. |
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| Ayurvedic
University |
| Dr.
Pranjivan Manekchand Mehta, Chief Medical Officer of Irwin
Hospital was inclined towards ayurveda during later stages
of his life. After retirement, he devoted his full time
towards ayurveda and it's development. He learnt Sanskrit
at this later stage of his life and even undertook the
difficult task of translating "Charak Sanhita" into English,
Gujarati & Hindi. With the help of His Highness Digvijaysinhji
and Her Highness Gulabkunvarba, established 'Shree Gulabkunvarba
Ayurvedic Society'. Under his personal
supervision he got constructed the beautiful building
of 'Dhanvantri
Mandir'. His dreams got realized with the construction
of the 'Dhanvantri Mandir', establishment of Ayurvedic
College and promotion of ayurveda. As a consequence to
this, after the independence, Jamnagar city gained the
'Gujarat Ayurvedic University', which is one of the most
reputed university of it's kind. |
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| Jumma
Masjid |
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| During
Aurangzeb's rule in the year 1664, Qutbuddin attacked
this state of Jamnagar and during which His Highness Jam
Raisinhji died. Qutbuddin entered the city with his army
and looted it. He built the first mosque in the main bazaar
of Jamnagar city. This mosque was later beautified and
made bigger and named Jumma Masjid. The present face of
Jumma Masjid was given by His Highness Jam Vibhaji's muslim
wife Dhanbai. |
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| Jain
Temples |
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The
four Jain temples (1) Vardhman Shah's Temple (2) Raisi
Shah's Temple (3) Sheth's Temple and (4) Vasupujya Swami's
Temple were built in 1574 to 1622.
(1) Vardhman Shah's Temple: The foundation stone for this
temple was laid in 1612 during the rule of His Highness
Jam Jasaji - I and completed in the year 1620. Surrounding
this temple 52 'Deri' (very small temple) were built in
1622. (2)
Raisi Shah's Temple: Tejsi Shah built jain temples in
1564 which were ruined by Moghul army in 1590. Tejsi Shah
renovated these temples in 1592. In the year 1619 his
son Raisi Shah built 'Deri' (very small temple) around
it.
(3) Sheth's Temple: They were built in the year 1594 by
Bhansali Abji.
(4) Vasupujya Swami's Temple: They are believed to be
built by Aaskaran Shah in the 17th century. |
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| Dwarka |
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| Situated
in picturesque surroundings on the western coastal tip
of Gujarat state - at the point where the Gomti river
meets the Arabian Sea - the small town of Dwarka. The
town of Dwarka, renowned in myth and legend was once the
capital of Lord Krishna's empire. It is supposed to have
been constructed 2500 years ago. In puranic times Dwarka
was known as "Kushasthali" or "Dwaravati". Dwarka is famous
for the temple of Dwarkadhish, the "Lord of Dwarka" also
known as Jagat Mandir or temple of the world. The temple
has seven floors and is beautifully carved from base to
pinnacle. Every year in the auspicious month of Shraven,
the festival of Lord Krishna's birth is celebrated with
great splendour. Besides Jagat Mandir, there is a famous
temple dedicated to Rukmani, Lord Krishna's wife. There
are also temples dedicated to Mirabai and Narsinh Mehta.
Dwarka can be reached from Jamnagar, distance 137 kms.
Road is good. State Transport bus services and private
bus operator's services are available. |
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| Bala
Hanumanji |
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| Situated
on southeastern bank of Lakhota lake, it has gained a
place in the Guiness Book of World Records for continuous
enchanting of "Ram Dhun" (recitation of Ramanama), 24
hour a day and 7 days a week since 1st August 1964. |
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