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Shantinathji Temple




Shantinathji Temple is situated in the ancient pilgrim site of Kumbharia, just 3 km from Ambaji, Gujarat. The temple is dedicated to Shantinath, the 16th Tirthankar of the Jain religion.

Shantinathji Temple is similar to the Mahavir Swami Temple. The ceiling is beautifully decorated and the inscriptions on the pedestals indicate that the temple was built in 1077 AD.

Abu Road Railway Station is the nearest railhead, around 20 km from Ambaji.



Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: Banaskantha
Location: Ambaji    

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