Top 10 Must-Visit Temples in Gujarat

By Neha Mewari | July 10, 2024

Somnath Temple

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Dwarkadhish Temple

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Rukmini Temple

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Shri Shatrunjaya

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Sun Temple

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Hutheesing Jain

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Nilkanth Dham Swaminarayan

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Sandipani Temple

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Jagannath Temple

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