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Gujarat · Temple listing
Navlakha Temple, Ghumli
01 · Discover
History & tradition
The Navlakha Temple is at Ghumli in Gujarat. It was built by the rulers of the Jethwa dynasty in the 11th–12th century and is dedicated to Surya, the Sun god. The temple faces east and stands on the largest base of any temple in Gujarat, measuring about 45.7 by 30.5 metres. It has a sanctum with a covered passage for circumambulation and a large hall. The carved entrance arch, or kirti toran, that once stood before it is now lost.
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Heritage statusState Protected Monument
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02 · Before you go
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03 · Getting there
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Navlakha Temple, Ghumli
Devbhumi Dwarka district, Gujarat
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04 · At the temple
Darshan & customs
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- Wikidata — structured place recordRetrieved 2026-11-12
- Wikipedia — further readingChecked 2026-11-12