Shamlaji Temple
Sacred Serenity of Shamlaji Temple 1. Introduction to Shamlaji Temple Shamalaji Temple is located in the Aravalli district of Gujarat and is situated on the banks of the Meshvo river. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and he is worshipped here in the form of "Shamalaji" or "Sakal Shamal". Shamlaji Temple is also known as "Gadhadhar" and "Vishnumandir". This temple is a very sacred place for the Vaishnava sect. Especially during the Kartak Poonam fair, lakhs of devotees come here for darshan. 2. Historical Background The historical importance of Shamlaji Temple is very old, and it is believed that this temple is about 1000 years old. According to folklore, Lord Vishwakarma built this temple in a single night. Several ancient inscriptions have been found on the stones of the temple which show that regular worship has been taking place here since the sixth century. The glorious Maitrak and Solanki dynasties ...