Years ago, we were going to Jamnagar, my mother, brother, maasi, I think my Dad. In an air-conditioned ambassador car. This was the summer break. Car developed a little snag, we got chach, rotla from a peasant nearby. We saw a temple somewhat far away. 1/
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We decided to visit the temple. This was the Ghumli Temple. I must have been in my teens, this would be around 33-35 years ago. Enroute to Jamnagar. After a while, we said that the temple was too far away and we would get late if we proceeded. So, we went back to the car. 2/n
The car had been repaired. So, we got in. After a little while, the car again broke down. The driver tried to repair but it just wouldn't start. The driver said it would be an hour or more to repair it. Then, we, who had abandoned the idea of visiting the Temple, went. 3/n
There was no other vehicle on the highway. It must have been afternoon. Or around 3.00 pm or something. We went to the Ghumli Temple, paid respects and returned. The car hadn't got repaired but then we found a State Transport Bus, which took us to Jamnagar, where 4/n
Where we arrived after it was already dark. I have never been on that route ever again. Never had the opportunity. But I have never forgotten this real life story about my experience at the Ghumli Temple. /End.
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