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Kumbharia




Kumbharia is a small village situated in the Banaskantha District of Gujarat. It is about 3 km from Ambaji, famous for the ancient Ambaji Temple.

Kumbharia is a major Jain pilgrim center renowned for its 1062-1134 AD Jain temples, dedicated to different Jain Tirthankars. The temples feature splendid marble carvings, which rival those of Ranakpur, Dilwara and Palitana. Shri Kumbhariyaji Teerth, situated on the Danta Road, is dedicated to Shri Neminath Bhagvan.

The ancient Koteshwar Mahadev Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is just 5 km from Kumbharia.

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



Updated on 14th June, 2005
District: Banaskantha

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