Girnar
Hill Station
Girnar
Girnar is an ancient and sacred mountain range near Junagadh in Gujarat, considered older than the Himalayas and a major pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Jains. It is famous as the place where the 22nd Jain Tirthankara, Lord Neminath, attained enlightenment and nirvana, making it a significant Mahatirtha in Jainism.
The mountain, also known as Revatak Parvata, has five main peaks topped with several historic temples dedicated to Hindu deities like Amba Mata, Gorakhnath, Dattatreya, and Kali, as well as Jain Tirthankaras. The climb involves roughly 10,000 steps, attracting pilgrims especially during festivals like Maha Shivratri and the Girnar Parikrama, a five-day pilgrimage. Geologically, Girnar is an igneous plutonic complex formed from ancient volcanic activity.
The site features inscriptions dating back over two millennia, including Ashoka’s edicts near Junagadh. Today, Girnar combines rich religious significance with natural beauty, surrounded by the Gir forest, and is accessible by road, rail, and air via nearby cities. Efforts like the Girnar Ropeway have been developed recently to ease pilgrimage access.
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