Shetrunjay Yatra Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
pilgrimage itinerary in Gujarat, India
About Shetrunjay Yatra
Most of the temples were built in and after the 11th century. The temples are spread mostly in nine clusters along the various ridges of the hill tops; some being vast temple complexes, while most are small in size. These clusters are known as Tunks. The main temple is dedicated to Rishabhanatha/Adinatha, the first Tirthankara of Jainism. These temples are constructed from marble and stones. More than 400,000 Jain pilgrims visit these temples every year. Every devout Jain aspires to climb to the top of the mountain at least once in their lifetime in efforts to attain karmic liberation, due to its sanctity. The steps for the trek starts in the southern part of the Palitana city, where there a number of monasteries, rest houses, shops and small temples. The stone-concrete stairs gently wind
Top Attractions in Shetrunjay Yatra
Explore the best things to see and do in Shetrunjay Yatra:
- ★108 Parshwanath Samavasaran Temple
- ★Babu nu Derasar
- ★Baval Kund
- ★Chhalakund
- ★courtyard
- ★Five shrines
- ★footprints of Bharat Chakravarti
- ★Four shrines
Shetrunjay Yatra Travel Guide Sections
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