Mallinath Temple, Girnar

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Mallinath Temple is situated on the hills of Girnar, near Tirthankara Neminath temple . Edit

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Mallinath Temple is a beautiful Jain temple and strong attraction. The temple has a blue idol of Lord Mallinath. Mallinath Temple in Girnar is also flanked by another famous temple named Neminath. It is an abode of Hindu as well as Jain religions. The yearly Bhavnath fair devoted to Hindu Lord Shiva pulls thousands of people.

HistoryEdit

Mallinath Temple was built by the brothers Vastupal and Tejapala who also founded temples in Mount Abu and Shatrunjaya. It is believed the famous 22nd tirthankara Neminath have died on Mount Girnar after 700 years of meditation and asceticism is depicted as a black figure sitting in the lotus position holding a conch in the marble Neminath Temple which is situated just opposite to the famous Mallinath temple.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

More than 3 hours.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Private taxies are also available from airport and railway station to reach the site.

Bus : State transport buses and private transport are easily available to reach Girnar.

Train : Nearest railway station is 5 km from Junagadh and easily available trains for Ahmedabad, Rajkot and other major cities. After reaching railway station take taxies or local transport to reach Girnar.

Air : The Nearest airport is at Rajkot about 100 km from Junagadh, is well connected with Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi and many major Indian cities. The nearest International airport is in Ahmedabad. After reaching airport take taxies or local transport to reach Girnar.

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Things to CarryEdit

Carry food and more drinking water bottles because Restrurents are not available on the hill. And also carry camera to capture some clicks.

Safety / WarningEdit

It is advisable to Start your journey early in the morning so that you can reach the place before the heat prevails. One cannot climb the hills and cover each temple in Gujarat’s hot weather. Months of April till June are best to avoid.