- Shamlaji
Shamlaji is one of the largest pilgrim temples of the
Sabarkantha district inIndia . 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 km away from Bhiloda. Bhiloda is a taluka place of Sabarkantha district. Bhagavan Shamaliya is believed to be Shamalsha Sheth for His Bhktas.
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