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History of Talaja
The history of Palitana dates back to the year 1194 when it was founded as a “second-class†princely state. It was one of the major states in Saurashtra, while there were many other smaller states too. The present day Palitana gives glimpses of the vibrant history of the city. In the year 1921, Palitana had around 58,000 residents spread across 91 villages. TSI India provides complete information about Palitana, Gujarat. |
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Palitana is today famous as a pilgrimage center for Jains. There are around 863 beautiful temples crafted from marble. These temples were built in the 11th and 12th centuries. The glory of Palitana history is reflected in these temples. This was not the effort of one single person or group. The construction of these marvelous temples of Palitana was the collective effort of various businessmen who followed Jainism.
These temples are an important landmark in the history of Palitana, India. Due to these temples, Palitana is now recognized as one of the famous tourist destinations in Gujarat. However, Muslim invaders destroyed some of the oldest Palitana temples constructed in the 11th century. |
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How to Reach Palitana?
By Air & Train: The nearest airport is in Bhavnagar (50km) northeast
Palitana is on a metre-gauge line. From Ahmedabad (277km) it takes 9 to 11 hours with a change at Sihor, which is close to Palitana. There are three local trains daily to Bhavnagar (1½ hr).
By Bus: Ahmedabad is 215km away by road, and an express bus takes 4½ hours, which is an hour less than the normal buses. Private bus companies operate buses to Mumbai and Surat via Vadodara. There are also state transport buses to Bhavnagar (1½), Vadodara, Jamnagar, and Rajkot. There are two buses to Diu (5 hard hours). There are shared taxis between Palitana and Bhavnagar |
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