World’s only mountain that has more than 900 temples

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According to Jainism, since ancient times Palitana is a major site of salvation and nirvana of Jain saints and sages. Palitana is a major pilgrimage site of the Jain religion. It is situated on Shatrunjay mountain in Bhavnagar district of Gujarat.
On this temple are situated many temples, which are built of marble carving and are extremely beautiful. The main temple on this mountain is Jain religion’s Lord Adinath temple. This mountain is situated at an altitude of about 220 feet.

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These temples are built with an aim of having a common place of gods. People believe that all gods sleep here during night. This is why no priest is allowed to stay in the temple overnight. The rule is for other people as well. At different times, these temples have been renovated around 16 times.

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This place has more than 900 temples. These temples are also called Tucks.

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It is said that those people who want moksha and want to be in heaven should visit this place once in their lifetime.

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The top view of this place is worth watching.

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Among the Jain temples here, the main ones are Adinath, Kumarpal, Vimalshah, Sampratiraja and Chaumukh.

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People say that every night the idols in the temnples get covered with a silver layer on their own and the priest of the temple takes it with him as a gift from god.

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Visiting this place at least once is desired by every man of Jain religion.

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Built in 1618, the Chaumukha temple is the largest temple of this place.

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Every year during Falgun Teras, Chaitra Ki Purnima and on Akshya Tritiya a lot of Jainis visit this place.