Tana Riri Mahotsav Vadnagar

This is a story of two young Gujarati and yes Vadnagara Nagar girl. Form there name you can say they are from Nagar family.This two girl born and brought up in North Gujarat town known as Vadanagar in around 1565. I can say at the time of Mughal rule. More specifically when Akabar was a Sahensa-E-Hind.Both girl are beautiful and smart and they are also very good singer of classical music. You might think what's new about this all but to find out more drama of there life let'sread flash back story. Let's go to the DARABARE-KHASH of Akabar Jallaluddin of Mughaliya saltanat Akabar king with his own religions. Who believe in all type of subject he didn't study in any school but he is man with good IQ.And his back-end (sorry) are those nine people who know as NAVA-RATNA. Like Birbal,Sangramshing, and also Miya Tansen. Read More...

Modhera Dance Festival

Gujarat is one such place in India where every festival is celebrated in great enthusiasm, whether it is Navratri festival or Kite festival, people truly celebrate this festival with true heart. Among this festival is Modehra Dance festival, during which the true form of traditional Gujarat dance comes into life. Actually, Modehra is name of a town located Mehsana district of Gujarat.  This dance festival is celebrated at the venue of The Sun Temple, in the month of January. three days festival is truly amazing and the Sun Temple venue makes this festival more alive, because of its majestic carving.  Some talented art dance from Gujarat and across India participates in this festivals and show the true talent and art culture of Gujarat.The carving and the amazing structure of the temple makes it beautiful. One of the interesting features of this temple is the sun rays that directly fall on the deity through main doors If you are planning to visit Gujarat in the month of January, then miss the opportunity of being the part of this festival Read More... 

Kirti Toran,Vadnagar

The Kirti ‘Toran’, called the ‘Kirti Stambha’ (Temple Arch) in other regions, is a semi-religious or civic form that flourished under the Solanki rule in Gujarat. Two of the finest examples are at Vadnagar. At one time, both must have been connected with a temple, not a trace of which now remains.The Toran of Vadnagar in GujaratOf the two, the one that stood at what was the edifice of Rewah, is a truly imposing structure. Almost complete and a typical example of its kind, it rises to a total height of 40 feet. It consists of two massive and elaborate columns, supporting a wide cornice, above which rises a vaulted pediment. .Read More...

Adalaj ni Vav

Adalaj vav Built in 1499 by Queen Rudabai, wife of the Vaghela chief, Veersinh, this five-storey stepwell was not just a cultural and utilitarian space, but also a spiritual refuge.first create in patan rani ki vav and than after built adalaj vav. The designs on its walls and pillars include, leaves, flowers, birds, fish and other breathtaking ornamental designs very beautiful and nice. It is believed that villagers would come everyday in the morning to fill water, offer prayers to the deities carved into the walls and interact with each other in the cool shade of the adalaj vav.Adalaj vav was four-level well is dug directly into the water table, exposing fresh and clean water that rose and fell according the seasons and the amount of rainfall. this area around Adlaj was known as Dandai Desh and was ruled by Rana Veer Singh of the Vaghela dynasty. Around this time, Mohammed Begda, a Muslim ruler of a neighboring state attacked Dandai Desh and killed Rana Veer Singh. The beauty of the slain king’s widow, Rani Roopba, enamored Mohammed Begda who sent her a proposal of marriage. The heartbroken but determined queen agreed to the proposal on the condition that he complete a five-storied step-well (vav) for her. The Muslim ruler, enticed by the charm of the queen, readily agreed. Read More...

Kankaria Lake,Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad is Very large city so many Places are there one Beautiful Place is Kankaria Lake This is a polygonal lake almost a mile in circumference, it was constructed in 1451 by Sultan Qutb-ud-Din. In the centre of the lake is an island-garden with a summer palace known as Nagina Wadi. The lake is now a popular recreational centre and is surrounded by parks, 'Bal Vatika', children's gardens, a boat club, natural history museum and a zoo.Kankaria Lake is one of the most favorite picnic spots of the people of Ahmedabad. Adjacent to the lake, lies a beautiful garden called Nagina Wadi. For people seeking peace, there can be no better place than Kankaria Lake. The pleasing view of the lake, the humming and chirping of birds and the greenery bordering the lake will make you fall in love with this place. You can also avail the boating facility. Kankaria Lake provides a beautiful view of the sunset.Read more...

Asarwa,Dada Hari Vav

The City of Ahmedabad Near In the quiet neighborhood of Asarwa village, northeast of the walled, tucked away between a sleepy residential area and the coal yards of Ahmedabad on a little side street, you will find Dada Harir Vav. At ground level you may not see much, but as you step up to the top of the stairs, you suddenly see a deep cascade of stairs and columns plunging down several with shafts of light falling on beautiful carvings and birds and bats flitting in and out of the shadowy corners.The dada harir vav is Built around 500 years ago by Sultan Bai Harir, this stepwell is like others around Gujarat, with elaborate craftsmanship and construction built underground to provide access to a permanent source of water. For many years stepwells like this one provided most of the water for the city during the long dry seasons. On the walls as you descend, you will find carvings of all type, including some in Sanskrit as well as in Arabic script.This step well is Very Beautiful and nice.Read More...

Modhera Sun Temple

The Sun Temple, Modhera (Gujarat) was built in 1026 AD by King Bhimdev of the Solanki dynasty and is dedicated to Lord Surya, the Sun God of Hinduism. It is akin to the Konark Sun Temple of Orissa. One more sun temple is at Martand in Jammu and Kashmir.According to the Skanda Purana and Brahma Purana, the areas near Modhera were known during ancient days as Dharmaranya (literally meaning the forest of righteousness). According to these Puranas, Lord Rama, after defeating Ravana, asked sage Vasistha to show him a place of pilgrimage where he could go and purify himself from the sin of Brahma-hatya (the sin of killing a Brahmin, because Ravana was a Brahmin by birth). Sage Vasistha showed him Dharmaranya, which was near the modern town of Modhera. In the Dharmaranya, he settled at a village Modherak and performed a yagna there. Thereafter he established a village and named it Sitapur. This village is about 8 km from Becharaji Modherak village and it subsequently came to be known as Modhera.The Modhera sun temple is situated on the bank of the river Pushpavati, 25 km from Mehsana and 102 km from Ahmedabad.Read More...

sidi saiyad jali

Ahmedabad is very famous to sidi saiyad jali.The Sidi Saiyad Jali, which is situated at Ahmedabad in the Gujarat State, stands out as one of the best artistic works of India. This jali is situated in the Lal darwaja area of Ahmedabad city in Gujarat State of india. This fine art work was made some where in the fourteenth century during the Muslim rulers in the memory of the famous Mogul queen Sipri. This screen was basically made so that the mosque remains fully lighted from inside at all times of the day. The size of this artistic jali is around 16 feet and is in semi circular shape. It is situated at the height of around 20 feet above the ground level. Read more... 

Sarkhej roza

Ahmedabad city 10 k.m for west in near sarkhej village sakhej roza place are there.sarkhej roza tomb of Sultan Mehmud Begada sprawls over a huge area of 145 ft and is one of the largest and most elegantly designed mausoleums in India. As one enters through the gateway, there is a fore-court with majestic mausoleum to the right and the royal tombs to the left.Sarkhej Roza is one of the finest demonstrations of campus planning, where the religious, royal and social worlds co-exist without losing their serenity or identity. There are three realms within Sarkhej Roza. The mosque with cloistered court creates the religious realm. The tomb and palaces constitute the royal realm.this roza has best places in namaj.Read more...

Bhujiyo Kotho Jamnagar

The Available historical references suggest that Jamnagar in its present location was founded by Jam Raval in A.D. 1540 on the erstwhile 'Nagnah' port. Darbargadh, presently the area in the inner city, seems to be the original town founded by Jam Raval in 16th century. The foundation stone in one of the buildings here still bears the testimony and also the historic Darbargadh Palace, which was built on a high plane over the area Rangmati rivers Read More....

Lakhota Palace and Museum

Jamnagar Lakhota Palace and Museum On an island in the center of the lake stands the circular Lakhota tower, built for drought relief on orders from Jam Ranmalji after the failed monsoons in 1834, 1839 and 1846 made it difficult for the people of the city to find food and resources. Originally designed as a fort such that soldiers posted around it could fend off an invading enemy army with the lake acting as a moat, the tower known as Lakhota Palace now houses the Lakhota Museum. The museum hours are from 10:30am-2pm and 2:30pm-5:30pm. Entry fees for the Indians is Rs.2 and for Foreigners is Rs.50.Jamnagar is 92 km from Rajkot. Read More...

Sasan Gir National Park

Sasan Gir National Park is a place that deserves time and involvement. Your chances of spotting wildlife in a few hours is small, especially in the middle of the day; to truly experience the wonders of the Gir forest, and hopefully see a wide variety of its diverse wildlife, three or four days is recommended, particularly with a knowledgeable guide. This will vastly improve the depth of your visit. Contact the Park for information about hiring a guide (phone number below.) For shorter visits, the Gir Interpretation Zone, at Devalia, 12 km west of Sasan Gir, has some lions in captivity, but this is not the same as visiting them in the wild. After all, to see a lion in captivity you can visit a local zoo; come to Gir to see them in the wild. Entry fees for the Interpretation Centre (different from the park itself) are, for Indians Rs. 75/- Mon.-Fri, Rs.95/- Sat.-Sun, Rs. 115/- on Holidays and for foreigners US$20, payable only in rupees.Read More...

Rani Ki Vav

Rani Ki Vav is the oldest and the grandest stepwell in the state of Gujarat. It is situated at Patan and is believed to have been built during 1022 to 1063 AD. The construction was completed by the widowed queen Udayamati. She was the wife of King Bhimdev I, son of Mularaja, the founder of the Solanki dynasty of Anahilwada Pattan. It is a richly sculptured monument and a major tourist spot in Patan. The size of the Rani Ki Vav is so huge that the tourists appear to be ants climbing an anthill.Due to silting, a major portion of the well has deteriorated. There were some renovation exercises in 1980, which have restored some of the ancient glory of the place. One of its pillars is so beautifully carved, that it reminds one of the ancient charm of the monument. It appears the well is made up of bricks. There is small gateway just below the last step of the Rani Ki Vav well.

Sabarmati Ashram

Mahatma Gandhi first created Kochrab Ashram, which was located in proper Ahmedabad city; however, in 1917 an epidemic plague broke out that forced them to leave the site. Several visits were made to the Sabarmati sight, which incidentally holds its own glory in Hindu mythology as a famous incident of extreme sacrifice. The land was far from the city of Ahmedabad, surrounded by jungle full of snakes, and situated along the steep rugged cliffs of the Sabarmati River. Nearby, was a British Prison filled with the sounds of iron chains of the inmates engaged in manual labor. Thunder, lightening, and heavy rains marked the day of Gandhi’s final decision.Read More...