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Sight Seeing
Ambaji: (22 km from Danta)
Ambaji is one of the major Shakti-Piths
of India, situated in the Arasur Hills. The Ambaji temple contains
no idol, but an inscribed Yantra in the niche. Ambaji is essentially
a temple town-with a temple dedicated to Goddess Ambaji in the
centre. The Ambaji temple and the front court 'Chachar no Chowk' are
aligned in the same axis of the cave at Gabbar Hill - the original
abode of Goddess Ambaji. The present temple was constructed a few
years ago, maintaining the original architectural style. Millions of
pilgrims visit the temple every year - especially during Navratri to
seek the blessing of Goddess Ambaji.
Kumbhariya: (30 km from Danta)
The Kumbhariya group of Jain
temples dates back to the Solanki period (11 th to 12 th century).
The five temples are dedicated to: Mahavira, Shantinath, Parshwanath,
Neminath and Sambhavnath. The temples have main shrine in the centre
of a rectangular courtyard, formed by a series of shrines with
shikhars, dedicated to Jain Tirthankaras. On each side there is a
porch with a balcony, reached by a flight steps. The quality of
workmanship on the marble is excellent and reminds one of the
Delwada Jain temples at Mt. Abu.
Taranga: (27 km from Danta)
The Ajitnath Temple (1166 AD) is
one of the finest and best preserved examples of Jain temple
architecture from the Solanki period. It has a shikhara, mandapa,
pillars and brackets made out of marble with excellent carving.
Excursion:
Tarsang (previous capital, ruins of
temples) 32 km.
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