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Rewal Veer
Singh Dev took over this part of the state from the Bhil
Chieftain Dungaria and laid the fou ndation
of the city on 14 Oct.1282 AD. The district is wild and
rugged being situated in the foothills of the Aravalis.
Situated 120 km from Udaipur and 175 km short of Ahemdabad,
the district is famous for its Bhil Tribe, Udai Bilas
Palace(now a hotel), Juna Mahal, the shrine of Shrinathji
located on the embankment of the Gaib Sagar Lake, Vijay
Raj Rajeshwar Temple which bears testimony to the
greatness and glory of the art in this region. Dungarpur
is also a heaven for birds. The birds commonly seen are
partridges, peafowls, rock pigeon, quails, cuckoo,
parrots, eagles, vultures etc.
The Baneshwar Temple, 60 km, with the revered Shiva Linga
of the area, is situated on a delta formed at the
confluence of Som and Mahi rivers. Near this temple is the
Vishnu temple, believed to the constructed on the spot
where the Mavji, believed to be an incarnation of Lord
Krishna, spent his time in meditation and devotion. There
is also a beautifully constructed temple of Brahma, which
has a spacious two storeyed building and exquisite
carvings on pillars and doors. A big annual fair is held
in February every year.
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