http://www.tourismgwalior.org Tourismgwalior.org provides Tourism In Gwalior, Gwalior Tourism Guide, Gwalior Travel Tourism Mon, 22 Mar 2010 06:18:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 en hourly 1 http://www.tourismgwalior.org/2010/01/gopachal-parvat/ http://www.tourismgwalior.org/2010/01/gopachal-parvat/#comments Tue, 19 Jan 2010 07:59:59 +0000 admin http://www.tourismgwalior.org/?p=107 Situated on the mountainous terrain at the slopes of Gwalior Fort, Gopachal Parvat contains unique statues of Jain Tirthankaras.The idol of Lord Parshvanath seated on lotus (carved out of a single stone) is the largest in the world, towering at 47 feet in height and 30 feet in breadth.
A series of 26 Jain statues in a single line makes a pictorial appeal to the eyes. Built within 1398 to 1536 by Tomar kings- these Jain Tirthkankara statues are one of a kind in architecture and a treasure trove of old Indian heritage and culture. Gopachal Parvat is approximately located at a distance of 2 km from railway station and bus stand.

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Gopachal Parvat – situated on the Mountain Area at slopes of Gwalior Fort carries unique statue of Jain Tirthankars. The largest Idol of Bhagwan Parshwanath on Lotus is the largest statue(in single stone piece) in the world, being 47 feet high and 30 feet in width. 26 Jain statues in a series give a beautiful and attractivce picturescue. ]]> http://www.tourismgwalior.org/2009/12/gopachal/feed/ 0