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The '''River Ghela''', is a [[river]] that runs through the town of [[Gadhada]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Gujarat]].Ghelo river originates from Jasdan hills (Around Fulzar village, Jasdan Taluka) & meets in Arabian sea. Its length is 118&nbsp;km. & 622&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>. catchment area. Ghelo Somnath & Ghelo Itaria dams are situated on this river having 60&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>. & 104&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>. catchment area respectively.
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The '''River Ghela''' is a river that runs through the town of [[Gadhada]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Gujarat]]. The Ghela river originates from the Jasdan hills, near Fulzar village in the Jasdan district and flows into the Arabian sea. Its length is 118&nbsp;km and its catchment area is 622&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>. The Ghelo Somnath Dam and the Ghelo Itaria Dam are situated on this river having 60&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> and 104&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> catchment area respectively.


It is a significant place of pilgrimage for the followers of [[Swaminarayan]] as it is said that Swaminarayan himself had taken a bath in this river several times.
This river was heavily visited by [[Swaminarayan]] and is considered to be one of the holiest rivers by the [[Swaminarayan Sampradaya|Swaminarayan Sampradya]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Swaminarayan Mahamantra Bicentenary Celebration |url=https://www.baps.org/photos/2002/https%3a%2f%2fwww.baps.org%2fphotos%2f2002%2fHoly-Dip-in-the-River-Ghela-8-Jan-2002-3804.aspx%3fmid%3d5942 |access-date=2026-03-15 |website=BAPS |language=en-US}}</ref> The [[Swaminarayan Mandir, Gadhada|Swaminarayan Gopinathdev Mandir]] and the [[Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha|BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir]] are both located near this river.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Things of Prasadi |url=https://www.swaminarayan.nu/sampraday/prasadi.shtml |access-date=2026-03-15 |website=www.swaminarayan.nu}}</ref>
 
==History==
The great sage Mandavya Muni started intense penance in the Fulzar forest located near Ghela Somnath. After some years of meditation, Mandavya muni called holy [[Ganges]] to appear before him so that he can take bath to finish penance. But Ganges didn't appear before him immediately. In the fit of revenge, Mandavya muni started intense penance to [[Vamana]]. Vamana appeared before the great sage and kicked the earth with force to call Ganges. The Ganges appeared deliriously (Unmat) and that's why Ghelo river is also called ''' Unmat Ganga'''.


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Gadhada]]
* [[Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Gadhada]]


==References==
== References ==
* [http://sites.google.com/site/amasingbhaal/home/rivers Rivers flowing through [[Bhal region|Bhaal Region]] ]
{{Reflist}}
* [http://www.swaminarayan.nu/sampraday/prasadi.shtml Prasadi items of Swaminarayan]
* [http://wikimapia.org/3796884/gu/The_Ghela_River_Duniya_ni_sauthi_vadhu_Pavitra_nadi The river marked on Wikimapia]
* [http://www.indianexpress.com/res/web/pIe/print.php?content_id=54920 Clearwater revival]


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[[Category:Rivers of Gujarat]]
[[Category:Rivers of Gujarat]]
[[Category:Rivers of India]]

Latest revision as of 23:12, 19 March 2026

The River Ghela is a river that runs through the town of Gadhada in the Indian state of Gujarat. The Ghela river originates from the Jasdan hills, near Fulzar village in the Jasdan district and flows into the Arabian sea. Its length is 118 km and its catchment area is 622 km2. The Ghelo Somnath Dam and the Ghelo Itaria Dam are situated on this river having 60 km2 and 104 km2 catchment area respectively.

This river was heavily visited by Swaminarayan and is considered to be one of the holiest rivers by the Swaminarayan Sampradya.[1] The Swaminarayan Gopinathdev Mandir and the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir are both located near this river.[2]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Swaminarayan Mahamantra Bicentenary Celebration". BAPS. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
  2. "Things of Prasadi". www.swaminarayan.nu. Retrieved 2026-03-15.

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