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Temples in Kutch
The largest district in Gujarat, Kutch is having vast number of temples.

Bhadreshwar Jain Temple TempleKutch is a fascinating land enriched with spellbinding history, architecture, culture, adventure and theology. This sojourn peninsula district has lots to see. If you are an escapade lover, Kutch will provide you with experiences that will remain locked forever in the scar tissue of your mind.

Lakhpat Narayan Sarovar Temple
The lakhpat narayan Sarovar temple is very colourful and was a welcome change in the momo-coloured Kutch surroundings. Narayan Sarovar means the Lake of Narayan, a name for Vishnu. There are actually five sacred lakes here. A temple complex is located on one of these. Narayan Sarovar is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for orthodox Hindus. The architecture is ancient and awe-inspiring. Narayan Sarovar in Kutch is the most ancient and pious place for Hindus. It is one of the five holy ponds in India. In this place there are temples of Shri Trikamraiji, Laxminarayan, Govardhannathji, Dwarkanath, Adinarayan, Ranchodraiji and Laxmiji. Maharaj Shri Deshalji`s Queen had built these temples. Devotees from all over India come to worship the lords here.

Bhadreshwar Temples
There are a number of temples built by Jain followers in Kutch. The Bhadreshwar temple, one of the most ancient temples situated in Bhadrawati, considered a very holy place is one such. Bhadrawati was ruled by King Sidhsen in 449 B.C (according to the Hindu calendar) who renovated the place. Later it was ruled by The Solankies who were Jains, and they changed the name to Bhadreshwar. Then in 1315, a great famine struck Kutch, after which the place was renovated by Jagadusha.

Near the village of Jalvana, at Koday Bohter Jinalaya is Jain pilgrim`s holy place. There are 72 statues of Jain Gods. The main God here is Prabhu Aadeswarji. The divine statue is 73 inches tall. Not only Jains but also people of all religions from all over India and abroad come and visit this temple.

Koteshwar Temple
In the district of Lakhpat is situated the temple of Koteshwar which is a holy place of pilgrimage in Kutch. There is an ancient story attached with it. They say that King Ravana wanted to be immortal and did tapasya of God Shiva. Lord Shiva gifted him with Ling which he could worship and become immortal. But in arrogance he dropped the ling, which on touching the ground turned into a thousand Lings. King Ravana could not recognize the original ling, and so the boon was lost. There were a thousand lings at that place so the Gods of heaven decided to build this temple and name it Koteshwar.

Bhuj series of Temples, Kutch, Gujarat: The chief town in Kutch district, Bhuj is a motley crowd of temples, palaces and artwork.

Puraneshwar Temple: Puraneshwar Temple dates back to the Solanki era in lieu of its creation.

Kera: Kera has remains of a 10th century Shiva Temple which has atypical rituals hosted by the pilgrims.

Guru Gorakhnath Temple, Dhinodhar Hill: Guru Gorakhnath Temple enshrines a statue of the Guru crafted in rare marble rebuilt twice.

(Last Updated on : 8/09/2010)
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