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Palitana
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This city near Bhavnagar is a major Jain pilgrimage site. It is famous for its temples (1,300!), foremost among them the 850 on Mount Satrunjaya, whose summit is reached after climbing several thousand steps.
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This city near Bhavnagar is a major Jain pilgrimage site. It is famous for its temples (1,300!), foremost among them the 850 on Mount Satrunjaya, whose summit is reached after climbing several thousand steps.
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- Type of place: city.
- Tourist interest: (recommended).
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- Local time: .
- Population: 64,101 inhabitants (2012).
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- Altitude: 66 m.