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Sightseeing Highlights

Juna Mahal is a 13th century seven-storied structure that resembles a fortress with bastions, turrets, narrow entrances and corridors. The splendid interiors embellished with beautiful frescoes, miniature paintings and glass and mirror work, make it an impressive creation. One requires prior permission of the resident royal family to visit the Palace.

A famous shrine of Shrinathji lies on the banks of the Gaib Sagar Lake. The shrine is a collection of several small temples with one main temple. The Vijay Raj Rajeshwar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva is an architectural splendour and a fine example of craftsmanship of the sculptors of Dungarpur.

The State Archaeological Museum houses a fine collection of sculptures and statues.

Baroda village (41Km) is famed for its beautiful white stone Shiva temple, and the Jain temple with beautifully carved images of the twenty-four Tirthankaras.

Bhuvaneshwar Temple (9 km) dedicated to Lord Shiva is also where a fair is held after Holi. Deo Somnath (24 km) has a 12^th century white stone Shiva temple with turrets.

Galiyakot village (58 km), capital of Parmars is where the shrine of Sayed Fakhruddin is located. The annual Urs brings thousands of devotees.

Dungarpur is at the foot hills of the Aravallis and was once home to the Bhil tribe. In 1282 AD, Rajput king Rawal Veer Singh assassinated Dungaria, the Bhil Chieftain and took over the land. Dungarpur lies in southern Rajasthan, between Banswara and Udaipur districts and has rivers Mahi and Som flowing through it. The area is rich in forests and wildlife. It is the seat of the elder branch of the Sisodiya clan called the Maharawals who are descendents of Bappa Rawal. Dungarpur is famous for its palatial residences decorated with stone jharokhas (balconies), built in a unique style developed during the 18^th century under Maharawal Shiv Singh. The artisans of this region make beautiful lacquer painted toys and picture frames. Visit this place during Holi to see the colourful Gair dance of the Bhils. At the Baneshwar Fair held during Magh Shukla Purnima in February, Bhil pilgrims come for a sacred dip in the Mahi and Som rivers. The famous Bar Bij Fair of this area is held after Diwali and also attracts many vistors.

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