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Firangi Deval, Ancient Hindu temple in Kalsar, Bhavnagar district, India.

The Firangi Deval temple features a tritala superstructure with Karnakuta carvings arranged in three courses, standing two kilometers from the sea.

Built during the Maitraka rule in the 7th century, this temple served as a potential Buddhist or Brahminical shrine before its current state.

Local communities maintain connections to this monument through traditional stories about its role in warning citizens against coastal raids.

Located at coordinates 21.121441, 71.896769, the temple is accessible via roads connecting to Bhavnagar and is protected under monument ID S-GJ-33.

The east-facing shrine contains an oblong plan with a small mandapa hall, featuring walls decorated with Dantavali carved bands.

Location: Bhavnagar

GPS coordinates: 21.12144,71.89677

Latest update: March 11, 2025 09:17

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