Anjar
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Location
Zahle

Country
Lebanon

Year of Research
1984

Culture
  • Anjar is a town and a municipality in Kutch district in the state of Gujarat, India.

  • The country is dry and sandy, and entirely depends on well irrigation for its water supply.

  • The town is situated nearly 10 miles from the Gulf of Kutch. The town was established on Vikram Sawant Magsar vad 2, 1602 (Approx. 1545 CE) by Maharao Khengarji.

  • The town has many temples and mosques, with the largest surviving temple, Bhadreshwar (Famous Jain Temple Made with white marble Damaged fully in earthquake 26 January 2001) , located near the town park.

  • Major festivals in Anjar include Raveri (The parade for Krishna on Janamashtmi) and Jakh Dada no mero (A fun fair).