Gujarat: In the lap of Aravalli, Taranga covered itself with a blanket of beauty.


Mehsana The photo is of the famous Jaintirtha peak area Taranga Hills located in North Gujarat. There is a beautiful temple of Lord Ajitnath in Taranga, situated in the Aravali mountain range in Mehsana district. There are 5 Digambara and as many Shwetambar places of worship here. It is believed that other Jainacharya-saints attained salvation in this sacred peak area. This photo has been shared by Dr. Rajesh Baldania, Deputy Secretary, Climate Change Department-Gandhinagar, Government of Gujarat.

Tara is 140 km distance from Ahmedabad, takes three hours.

Lord Ajitnath Temple was built by Rajaya Kumarpal in the 12th century.


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