Navlakha Temple and Nili Chhatri

Navlakha Temple- Gujarat

 

How did Navlakha mandir get its name?

Let me tell you this interesting story-

The Jetwa king in the 11th century 

Built a mandir for the Surya deva 

At the cost of nine lakhs 

And named it the Navlakha mandir  

Source: Jitu Jam- PinterestFlaunting the Solanki and Maru-Gurjana architecture  

The mandir stands amidst the ruins of the Solanki era in Ghumli

Earlier in the 10th century was first built

The Ghumali Ganesh mandir for Bhagwan Ganesha 

Source: Smithsonian Magazine

The mandir entrance has long collapsed 

Yet the sanctum stands tall, the three Shringar Chokis 

Flaunting their marvelous beauty with 

Eight-pillared mandaps on the sides

At the little distance away is a stepwell-

Vakai Vaav, the laregest in the Kathaiwar region

Built by Vakiaji, the Jethwa ruler Source: Gujarat Information- Twitter

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Nili Chhatri- New Delhi

An ancient temple with a blurred history 

The Nili Chhatri* mandir is at Salim Garh Fort in Yamuna river 

Famously called the Pandavalaya mandir

Source: ePuja

Local lore says that the mighty Pandavas 

Performed the Ashwamgha yagna* here

As it is one of the five temples 

Built by the Pandava kings in the city of Delhi 

Long, long before it became what it is today 

Source: Rgyan

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Note: 

Nili Chhatri- blue umbrella  

Ashwamgha yagna- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashvamedha 

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Source: 

https://www.nativeplanet.com/travel-guide/navlakha-temple-at-ghumli-travel-guide-history-timings-how-005301.html

https://www.apnisanskriti.com/temple/navlakha-temple-ghumli-gujarat-3909

http://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2020/05/navlakha-temple-ghumli-gujarat.html

https://tours.sacredyatra.com/temples/neeli-chhatri-temple/

https://rgyan.com/en/temples/nili-chatri-temple

https://www.thedivineindia.com/nili-chatri-mandir/5948

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