Navlakha Temple, Ghumli

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Navlakha Temple is situated in Ghumli village, which is located 35 km from Porbandar, at foothills of Barda, in Jamnagar district of Gujarat, India. Edit

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Navlakha Temple, Ghumli is the oldest Sun Temple of Gujarat. It has the largest base (Uagati) of the temples in Gujarat (45.72 x 30.48 m.) Temple facing East, it had a beautiful entrance arch or Kirti Toran, that is now lost. The sanctum sanctorum (garbhagriha), covered pradakshina path, large gathering hall and its three shringar chokis are eye catching. On the surrounding walking path find three directions with balconies. The mandapa has eight sided pillars for support. In the small niches we find sculptures. The entrances are two storied. At the back wall of the temple we find two huge elephants fighting with their trunks. The temple is built in Solanki style of architecture and Maru-Gurjara style of architecture have the three entwining tusks of elephants as its trademark and is considered to be high noon of Solanki style of architect. Outside main temple there is an temple dedicated to Ganesha, popularly known as Gumali Ganesha Temple.

Navlakha Temple, Ghumli

HistoryEdit

Navlakha Temple, Ghumli was built by Jethwa rulers in 11th century dedicated to Sun god, Surya and is oldest sun temple of Gujarat.

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October to March.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

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Minimum 30 minutes

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Taxi : Private taxies or cabs are also available here to reach the site.

Bus : Porbandar city is connected to Rajkot and Ahmedabad through the national highway 8B and is connected to the cities of Dwarka and Jamnagar in the north and Bhavnagar and Verval in South through the NH 8E Ext. State Transport Buses regularaly run for Porbandar.

Train : Porbandar railway station is 3 km from the city centre. It is connected to several cities like Mumbai, Rajkot, Ahmedabad and Vadodara. There are rickshaws, buses and taxis available to reach the city.

Air : Porbandar airport is 4 km away from the city centre and there are many options like cabs, buses and private vehicles to reach the town.

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