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Vichitra Shamlaji Melo Trineteshwar Mahadev Fair Vautha Mela Navratri Dangs Darbar International Kite Festival Kutch Mahotsava |
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Diu was a Portuguese colony
until it was taken over by India in 1961 and was made a Union Territory
rather than as part of Gujarat. The former colony includes the island of
Diu itself, about 13km long and three km wide, separated from the coast
by a narrow channel. There are also two tiny mainland enclaves. One of
these, on which the village of Ghoghla stands, is the entry point to Diu
if you arrive through the town of Una. . |
 The walls of an old Portugese fortress in Diu |
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Palitana is a major tourist
destination for those who want to witness a unique fusion of human
enterprise, architectural skills, philanthropy and religious fervor. The
town was an imperial Thana during the Mughal era, which grew into the
capital of Palitana State of the princely Kathiawad. Today, the
temple-clad summit of Shatrunjaya offers a breathtaking spectacle for
the tourists and visitors alike. |
 Shatrunjay Temple |
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The Mountain is associated with rishabhdev, the first tirthankar , also
known As adinath.the summit is divided into two peaks, but the valley
between has Been partly built with masonry by a wealthy jain merchant moti
shah. The Entire summit is covered with temples among which the famous are
those of Adinath, kumarpal, vimalshah, samprati raja and the chomukh, which
is the Highest and can be distinguished from a distance. The multitude of
temples , half palaces, half fortresses and made of splendid marble, with
their Spires aiming the skies present a spectacle unmatched for its scale
and Magnitude anywhere in india. While at top one can visit a muslim shrine
of Angar pir. The pir blessing are invoked by the childless women who crave
For a child.  |
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