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Bhid Bhanjan Temple, Jamnagar

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:22:13 +0000

The city of Jamnagar, in Gujarat is known to have a few of the uncommon Temples in India. Hence, every year tourists from all over the world flock the city in large numbers to have a look at the finest gifts of history. Among these are visited by the tourists form various parts of India and the world. Among the Temples in Jamnagar, the Bhid Bhanjan Temple, Jamnagar deserves a special mention.

Solarium at City of Jamnagar in Gujarat State

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:22:02 +0000

Jamnagar is one of the prime cities of the Gujarat State in India and is famous for the largest oil refinery of the entire Asia continent. Jamnagar is situated at the bank of River Rangmati. This city was established in the year 1540 and then, was subsequently ruled by the Kings of
Jamnagar, who were called Jamsahebs. Jamnagar is a very beautiful city and is the native place of my mother. That is why I visited the city of Jamnagar during my last visit to India during January 2009. I was able to see one most unique place at the city of Jamnagar during my most recent visit there and that is Solarium. This Solarium is a unique place, where treatment is given for almost all the diseases using the rays of the sun. This Solarium is unique in its own way and is very rare in Asia continent.

Willingdon Crescent in Jamnagar

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:22:01 +0000

The impressive Willingdon crescent was constructed by Jam Ranjit Singh, inspired by his European journey. It comprises arcades of cusped arches, larger on the ground floor and smaller on the upper storey, pilasters on the curving walls, and balusters on the parapet. The statue of Jam Saheb is situated in the centre of the crescent. Gujarat Earthquake in 2001 has caused only a slight damage to this shopping area.

Bohra Hajira, Jamnagar

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:21:39 +0000

Built in the year 1540, by Jam Rawal, who belonged to one of the most respected Royal dynasties of Gujarat, the history of Jamnagar can be said to be one of the richest histories in the entirety of the province of Gujarat. It is after Jam Rawal, that the city of Jamnagar was renamed to its present name. The previous name for the city was Nawagarh, a name which can be literally translated to mean New City. The Bohra Hajira in Jamnagar in Gujarat in India is one such monument, which can add pleasure to your visit to Jamnagar.

Vasupujya Swami’s

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:07:37 +0000

The foundation stone for this temple was laid in 1612 during the rule of His Highness Jam Jasaji – I and completed in the year 1620. Surrounding this temple 52 ‘Deri’ (very small temple) were built in 1622.

Vardhman Shah’s

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:06:53 +0000

The four Jain temples Vardhman Shah’s Temple, Raisi Shah’s Temple,Sheth’s Temple and Vasupujya Swami’s Temple were built in 1574 to 1622.

Willingdon Crescent

admin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:43:01 +0000

Willingdon Crescent :
Across the road from the darbargadh, isone of Jam Saheb Ranjit Sinhji s attempts to replace the choked slums of Nawanagar with a new citadel inspired by his European journeys. The crescent comprised arcades of cusped arches, larger on the ground floor and smaller on the upper storey, pilasters on the curving walls, and balusters on the parapet. Statue of the Jam saheb stand in the centre. The royal emblem of the Jam saheb crowns the crescent.

Bohra Hajira

admin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:42:01 +0000

Bohra Hajira :
The Bohra Hajira is also worth a visit, on entring Jamnagar city by road on the Rajkot Highway , one can see this Magnificient Structure on the banks of the river. Permission has to be taken before visiting the place.

Solarium

admin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:40:20 +0000

Solarium :
Also known as the Ranjit Institute of Poly-Radio Therapy is one of its only kinds in Asia . A slowly revolving tower provides full daylong sunlight for the treatment of skin diseases.This was built by Jam Shri Ranjitsinhji during his rule by bringing in an expert from France.Though right now its non operational, talks are on for starting it again.

Tower & Gates

admin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:38:40 +0000

Tower & Gates :
The two towers of Mandvi & Pancheshwar and the Khambhalia,& Grain Market Gate, are the only signs remaining along with some parts of the great walls around the city which were built in the 17th Century by the Wazir Meraman Khawas also known as Meru Khawas, he was said to be very powerful Jamnagar was fortified and turned into a walled city by Meraman Khawas, also called Meru khawas. He was a dictator ruling over Jamnagar between 1744 to 1800 AD.