Shamlaji
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Shamlaji is one of the largest pilgrim temples of the Sabarkantha district in India. It is more commonly known among locals as "Dhodi Dhwaja Vada" because it always has a white silk flag flittering on top of temple. Its unique designs on the outer part of temple is one of its greatest attractions; the image becomes more interesting with the mountains in the background. The temple has a beautiful sculpture of Lord Krishna as Shamdiya bhagwan, with a piece of real diamond embossed on his chin.
The Shamlaji is around 20 K.M. far away from Bhiloda and 29 K.M. Far away from Modasa. Which is a taluka place of Sabarkantha district. Bhagavan Shamaliya is believed to be શામળશા શેઠ for His ભક્ત્.
Shamlaji is Shamlaji is well known for Lord Vishnu.
શામળીયા લાલ કી જય
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The Shamlaji Temple stands in honour of Lord Vishnu. The magnificence of the temple is enhanced by exquisite stone carvings, idols of gods, nymphs, musicians and celestial dancers, beautiful domed ceilings and a toweing spire.Scenes from the epic stories "Mahabharata" and "Ramayana" grace the walls of this 16th- century temple.
According to local lore, the temple originaed when surrounding tribes began worshipping an idol in a makeshift space at a riverside field. Soon they referred to the idol as Kaliyo Dev or "Dark Divinity". A local merchant built a more permanent structure to house the deity which was later beautified by the Idar rulers.
Located off the National Highway 8, Shamlaji is frequented by state transport buses from Himmatnagar and Ahmedabad.
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