Rajula

Rajula is one of the main towns of Amreli District in the Indian state of Gujarat. Earlier, the town was located between Dholio Dunger and Piriyo Dungar, but with the passage of time the boundaries of the town have expanded in all directions.

The region was once under the rule of the Marathas, who established their reign over the region in 1780. The territory was also acquired by the Gaekwads, who chose Amreli as the headquarters for their Kathewad pranth.  

The culture of the village is preserved by Darbars Garashiya and is developed by the Bania Kapol community. This region is renowned for a large reserve of stones in the mines. Rajula is famed for its rich heritage, which provides a glimpse of the Rajputana Kingdom. Besides, the culture of the destination is noteworthy, which is reflected in the festivals such as Satam Atham and Janmashtami.

Kumbhnath Sukhnath Temple is the chief attraction of Rajula, dedicated to Lord Shiva. The ancient shrine of Lord Shiva on the banks of River Ghano is believed to be founded by Bhima and Yudhishthira. Another temple of Lord Shiva is situated at Dhareshwar, 4 km from Rajula. The highlight of this temple is the Bathing Kund, where devotees can take a holy dip.

Besides, there is a small lake close to Maruti Dham, which is among the chief attractions of the town. An initiative is taken by the Kapol community to preserve the ancient sites including gardens, lakes and wells, bathing spots, smashan bhoomi, dharamshalas and gaushalas.

Rajula is connected with major cities of the state, which include Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Surat and Bhavnagar. It lies on NH 8E, which links Bhavnagar and Somnath. Buses operated by state and private operators are available to reach the destination.

Rajula is also connected with the rest of the country by railways and airways. Dungar Railway Station is the closest railhead situated at a distance of 14 km from Rajula. Tourists travelling by air can board flights to Diu Airport, which is located at a distance of 65 km.

The destination experiences extreme climatic conditions with hot and humid summers and cold winters. The ideal time to visit Rajula is during the months of October and February due to pleasant weather conditions.