Vira, Kutch

Vira is a village in Anjar Taluka in Kutch district of Gujarat, India. Nearby temple of Jogninar is place of religious significance.

Jogninar Temple

History

Vira belongs to the descendants of a Jain priest, who, when he was still a fugitive, foretold greatness of Rao Khengarji of Cutch State (1537).[1]

Places of interest

Jogninar temple is dedicated to 64 Jogni and reservoir, said to be built around 1478, but rebuilt in 1853, a popular place for performing ceremonies for the dead.

There is also, about 350 years old, a small stone plastered tomb of a Sind Syed.

References

  1. Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Cutch, Palanpur, and Mahi Kantha. Printed at the Government Central Press. 1880. p. 253.

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