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Girnar Jain Temple

Girnar Jain Temple near Junagadh district of Gujarat in India, this city and the mountain are very important in different ways. Girnar is a proven field of Jainism, while it is believed that 22nd Tirthankar Neminath of Jainism had obtained Nirvana from here with a strict penance. Apart from the historical perspective, Girnar is also of great significance. Girnar is known by many other names. Girnar Jain Temple History of Girnar Jain Temple Let us tell you that these holy hills in the Girnar region of Gujarat city are located at an altitude of 3500 feet, while there are quite a few peaks here. Ambamata, Golkhnath, Ooghar Sekhar, Guru Dattatreya and Kalka are the major and famous peaks here. These hills are famous for historic temples and inscriptions of kings and they have their own distinct significance. With this, you should also tell you that there is a pillar of Emperor Ashoka on a rock below the temple. Girnar is primarily a sacred shrine for Jain voters. Acc...