Patan has its own historical identity in the world .
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Rani ki Vav (Rani's Step-Well) : |
| Rani ki Vav is said to be constructed by Queen Udaimati, the wife of Bhimdev-I (1022 to 1063 A.D.) son of Mularaj, the founder of the solanki dynasity of Anahilvad, Patan in about 1050 A.D. It must have been one of the largest and the most sumptuous structure of its kind. This got silted up and little of its now remains, excepts for the few rows of sculptured pannels in the circular part of the well.  Among its ruins one pillar still stand which is a proof not only of the elegance of its design, but also an excellent example of glory of this period. |
A part only of the west wall is extends from which it appears that walls had been built of bricks and faced with the stones. From this wall projected vertical brackets in pairs had supported different galleries of the well-shaft proper. This bracketing is arranged in tiers and is richly carved. |
 Rani Ki Vav along with Sahastraling Talav are conserved by the Department of Archeological Survey of India. It is nicely conserved and protected. The Glory of Rani Ki Vav attracts thounsands of tourists and dignitaries across the world. It is one of the best tourist-venues of Gujarat. Rani-ki-Vav, the most magnificient stepwell in Gujarat is said to be built by Queen Udaymati, Probably as a memorial to her husband Bhimdev-I (1022-1063 A.D.) of the Solanki dynasty in the late 11th century, is situated near the left bank of river Saraswati. The architectural brilliance and elegance of the Vav is represented in its pristine glory in ornamental work carved in sculpture.
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Patan Patola : |
 Gujarat in western India is home to one of the famous "Ikat"tradition called "Patan Patola". |
| India has a rich and ancient heritage in fine textiles.Patola from the area of patan in North Gujarat Region of western india glorifies this heritage. With its unique gem like qualities, colors and designs.The peculiar quality has its origins in a very intricate and difficult technique of Tie dying known as "Bandhani Process" on the wrap and weft separately before weaving. Before world war-II Indonesia was major buyer of Patolas. Historically the art of Double Ikat patola weaving dates back to centuries.Paintings in ajanta caves resemble the tie-dye technique of patola. Legend indicates that sometimes in the 12th century AD, King Kumarpal of solanki dynasty invited 700 families of patola weavers from Jalna (South Maharashtra) to settle down in Patan. |
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Traditionally pure silk and natural dyes were used. Since about last 100 years, tradition had given way to the use of fast to bleach and easy to dye chemical colours (dyes). Therefore the use of natural dyes in Patola is discontinued. But since last twenty years again the importance to use of vegetable dyes became the consideration of its eco-friendliness and to maintain the tradition of old natural dyes in Patola. |
We have made many experiments and researches in redeveloping the old indigenous process of using vegetable ingredients to obtain different shades which are fast to bleach and sober and pleasing to eyes. The re-introduced, vegetable materials are: Turmeric, Marigold Flower, Onion Skin, Pomegranate rinds, Madder, Lac, Catechu, Cochineal, Indigo along with different mordant like alum, tinchloride, ferrous sulphate, copper sulphate, Tennic Acid, Oxalic Acid, Potassium Dichromate etc. | |
Dewelling on the fast colour of the patola, a Gujarat poet wrote; "Padi patole bhat faatey pan phite nahin" meaning the design laid down in the patola may be torn, but it shall never fade. |
Salvi family is one of them who has continued this traditional art and has preserved it even today. This is our heritage art from four generations. |
Sahastraling Sarovar : |
| The great Siddharaj Jaysinh (1094-1144 A.D.), is ascribed for the construction of various artificial lakes in Gujarat. One of the largest and the grandest in size is the Sahastraling Tank, which can easily be counted as a magnificent work of its kind. It must have been a reservoir of immense size and derived its name from the numerous little temples containing 'Lingas' placed on the bank which were dismantled during the late medieval period, when a large octagonal 'Rauza' which was raised on a part its ruins. The great embankment surrounding it, is of solid brick work and was faced with the stone masonary forming flight of steps to the water edge. |
The middle of the eastern embankment are remains of the old Shiva temple, comprising of the basements of the pavilions together with a colonnade of forty-eight pillars. It was in good condition till the 16th Century A.D. Bairam Khan, Akbar's tutor while passing through Patan, on his way to Mecca was said to have been murdered after he returned from boating in this tank. Towards the western end that is 'Rudra Kupa' in which water from the river Saraswati was collected and then allowed to pass into the inlet channels of the Sahastraling Tank. This cistern is about forty meters in diameter.
Jain Jinalaya : |
| Patan is famous for jain temples. There is more than 100 jain temple in Patan. During the rule of Vanraj. Kumarpal built a huge Shrine of Somnath and Tribhuvanpal Vihar in Patan in memory of his father. He is believed to have built about 24 to 32 big or small temples in Patan. At stated before Kumarpal had come in touch with Hemchandracharya and Udayn Mehta while he was anxiously loitering from one place to another. When he came to power he frequently called to Acharya Hemchandracharya and had an emotional inclination towards Jain faith. According to belief of some he adopted Jain faith. Kumarpal had installed three big granth bhandars in Patan. He had built 1440 Vihars. |
Panchasara Parshvanath Jinalaya : |
Panchasara Parshvanath Jinalaya, the glory of Patan was originally built by Vanraj, the founder of Patan (Anhillpur Patan) at the instance of his Sheelgunsuri. This is a known fact of history. Vanraj’s father Jayshikhari, the ruler of the kingdom of Panchasara. And therefore Shri Parshvanath Jinalaya was named Panchasara Parshvanath. When Patan was found, the idol of Panchasara Parshvanath was brought to Patan, the new capital of Gujarat and was consecrated in a temple which also name Panchasara Parshvanath Jinalaya. According to references found in historical records this ancient and miraculous idol of Parshvanathji is here in this jinalaya since V.S. 802. The jinalaya was renovated many times through centuries. As the history of jinalaya begins with the story of Patan it has a great historical importance. | |
The Length of this grand temple is 180 feet and its width is 90 feet. In the ‘bhamti’ (circular passage along the wall of temple) there are 218 idols of marble and 26 are those of metal. Around this Jinalaya there are 51 mini temples; 86 new idols of Jain deities were consecrated. 24 out of them were 24 Tirthankaras which were made of slabs of becoming colors to the bodies of the Lords. |
This newly Built Jinalaya was built with the Jodhpur. Makarana, Jesalmer and Dhrangadhra stones under the supervision renowned sculptor Shri Prabhashankerbhai Sompura. All the places, domes, pillars, chowkis, ceilings, walls, mandap, of this Jinalaya are decorated with wonderful carving and artistic images. |
Built in V. 5. 2018 this Grand Bhavan Jinalaya stands with grace like a dev-viman on the vast plain of holy land of Patan. This Jinalaya reminds of the marvelous architecture of the world famous Jain temple of Abu. Administration of this Jinalaya is conducted by Shri Panchasara Parshvanath
It is a place for the shelter of the needy. Without money, the unhappiness is removed only with the blessings. The different idol of Ganpati, Hanuman, Shamleshwar Mahadev are also there. On the west side of the entrance, there is a big ‘Mandap’. There are small huts of the ‘Samadhis’ of the saints on the south side of the Garbhgruh. There is an Idol of Ganpati with form hands with five mouths it is known on ‘Panchmukhi Hanuman. On the north side of the ‘Garbhgruh’ there is an Idol of ‘Bhadrakali Mata’ and an Idol of ‘Bhairav’. While on the west side the temple of Shamleshwar Mahadev. |
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The Mahant has his ‘Gan shala’. The saints take their shelter here and they stay here and they are given the facilities of residing and dinning. The great ‘Yagnas’ also take place.(sourse:www.patantourism.com) |
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PanchMukhi Hanuman Temple : | |
| The place of ‘Aghori Bava’ is at the ‘Verai Chakla’ area on the north side of the entrance. This place is known as “The Panchmukhi Hanuman”. This place is the ownership of Shri Narmadagiriji Maharaj, so it has restriction to enter without permission. It is said that the place is of 400 years old. The ‘Aghori Bava’ had come with a “Akhand Jyot” from the Himalayas. The saints of ‘Aghori Sampraday’ often come here. Now a days the old saint Narmadagiriji is handling there. This saint is worshipping alone. He gives his ‘Darshan’ only for an hour in the evening time. Many people come here for his ‘Darshan’. The Maharaj blesses people putting his hand on the heads of the people. His Darshan has great miracles. The people at the time of their illness come here for a blessing thread. |
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