A ceremony took place at Kailashdham Temple Ashram in Nanimal village, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, to celebrate the renovation of 17 temples, including 12 Jyotirlingas, ahead of Mahashivratri. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi led the event, joined by Minister of State Nimbuben Bambhaniya, Cabinet Minister Jitu Vaghani, and State Minister Parshottam Solanki. Sanghavi highlighted the convenience for Nanimal residents to access the sacred shrines within the village itself.
The renovation initiative, proposed by community leader Mukesh Patel three years ago, aimed to restore the 17 temples, originally constructed around 25 years ago. Alongside the 12 Shiva temples, other shrines within the ashram were also reconstructed. The temples house various deities, including Somnath Mahadev, Mallikarjun Mahadev, Mahakal Mahadev, and Omkareshwar Mahadev.
Deputy Chief Minister Sanghavi conducted worship at the shrines and emphasized the importance of youth steering clear of negative influences to contribute to a drug-free and responsible society. The event also witnessed tree plantation activities within the ashram premises, aligning with the founder Guru Vijaygiri Bapu’s vision of establishing a network of small temples to elevate Nanimal village’s significance.
The Kailashdham Temple stands as a focal point of faith for villagers, drawing devotees from a 30-km radius. Annually, during Mahashivratri, the ashram attracts over 20,000 worshippers. In a separate event in Devgana village, Deputy Chief Minister Sanghavi presented a one crore rupee cheque to the family of soldier Mehul Solanki, who lost his life in a clash with Maoist insurgents last year.
