Bask in the spirituality with Gujarat Temple Tour Package

Posted by India-Tours on October 9th, 2019

It is a well-known fact that India has several religious shrines. A large no. of people in India start their day with prayers and chants. Though the whole country is full of holy places, there are some places that a tourist must not miss visiting India for knowing about the religious beliefs and practices followed by people in India. One such place is the westernmost state of India, i.e., Gujarat. Gujarat has shrines, mostly dedicated to Hindu deities. That is why people from different corners of the world flock the town to enhance their knowledge of Hinduism.

The best way to visit various famous temples in Gujarat is by taking Gujarat Temple Tour Package. The 6-day tour package, offered by India-Tours includes visits to several religious shrines along with different historical monuments. During the tour, tourists will visit tourist destinations like Ahmedabad, Gondal, Somnath, Veraval, Dwarka, and Rajkot. Go through the following and get to know more about every city.

• Jalaram Temple

Tourists will visit a one-of-its-kind Jalaram Temple in Virpur. The temple is dedicated to Jalaram Bapa, who was a renowned Hindu saint, born in Gujarat. The temple also has idols of Lord Rama, his consort - Sita, his brother - Lakshmana, and his follower - Hanuman. The major highlight of the temple is the portrait of the saint. Moreover, the temple contains an actual black and white photo of the saint, which is believed to have been taken one year before his demise. The temple is quite different as compared to the other ones found all across the country as it does not accept any offerings.

• Somnath Temple

Located near Veraval in Gujarat, Somnath Temple is said to be the first amongst the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. The temple is an important pilgrimage site for Hindus. The temple contains a lingam, which represents the beginning-less and endless pillar. Hence, it epitomizes the infinite nature of Lord Shiva. The temple has been subject to changes many times in the past. It has also been invaded by different invaders and rulers. However, the present temple is constructed in the Chaulukya architectural style. The architecture of the temple is quite magnificent and often attracts art admirers from different parts of the world.

• Dwarkadhish Temple

Also referred to as Jagat Mandir, Dwarkadhish Temple is located in Dwarka, Gujarat. Dedicated to Hindu god - Lord Krishna, the temple is said to be 2000 - 2200 years old. Dwarkadhish Temple has been invaded many times in the past. It is believed in Hinduism that the original temple was built by Vajranabh, the great-grandson of Lord Krishna. The current temple was established in the 15-16th century in Chaulukya style. The temple features five storeys, 72 pillars, and a spire, which is 78.3 m high. Not only the temple serves as a religious shrine for Hindus but it is also one of the finest specimens of Indian architecture.

• Jagat Mandir

Situated in Rajkot, Jagat Mandir is a universal temple, which is dedicated to various religions, including Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism. However, the main deity in the temple is Shri Ramakrishna Paramhansa. Besides the religious significance, the temple is also famous for its architectural magnificence. Supported by 60 pillars, the entire temple is made up of red stone.

Apart from these temples, tourists can visit many others, such as Samudra Narayana Temple, Chakra Narayana Temple, Gomti Temple, Rukmini Devi Temple, ISKCON Temple, etc. during Gujarat Temple Tour Package. Now that you know what all Gujarat has to offer to tourists with interest in spirituality, delay no more and plan a tour to Gujarat right now. It will surely be an enlightening experience for you.

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