Dhima

Coordinates: 24°27′25″N 71°31′04″E / 24.4568871°N 71.5178708°E / 24.4568871; 71.5178708
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Dhima is a village in Vav Taluka of Banaskantha district in Gujarat, India.

History

Dhima was lapsed to Vav State in 1870. It was under

Independence of India in 1947, Bombay Presidency was reorganized in Bombay State. When Gujarat state was formed in 1960 from Bombay State, it fell under tharad Taluka of Banaskantha district
of Gujarat.

Place of interest

Dharnidhar temple is a chief place of worship for Hindus of the region since British period. The temple is dedicated to Dhemnag or

Sheshnaga, the earth-supporting snake in Hinduism.[2]

References

  1. ^ Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Radhanpur" . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 22 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 785.
  2. ^ Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Cutch, Palanpur, and Mahi Kantha. Government Central Press. 1880. p. 342.

24°27′25″N 71°31′04″E / 24.4568871°N 71.5178708°E / 24.4568871; 71.5178708

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