Palitana is a major pilgrimage center for the Jains and is situated in the Bhavnagar district of Gujarat. The town, apart from being a major pilgrimage destination, is also popular for its hand woven bamboo products.The city has around 1300 temples, which are known for their intricate carvings and architecture. The unique trivia about these temples is that these have been constructed over a period of over 900 years by various generations of Jains. The beautiful temples that are present in the town attracts a lot of tourists from all over the World. Some of the major tourist attractions of this place include Jain Temples, Kumarpal Temple, Sampriti Raja Temple, Shri Adishwar Temple, Shatrunjay Hill, Vimalshah Temple etc.
Palitana, Gujarat
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