Statue of Sir Chinubhai Baronet – a philanthropist
About Sir Chinubhai Baronet Sir Chinubhai Baronet a textile mill owner and philanthropist from Ahmedabad during British rule. He was the first Hindu Baronet of British India, Mahatma Gandhi on 21 September 1933 unveiled a statue of Sir Chinubhai near the front of Bhadrakali temple in Ahmadabad. In a function presided by his son Girjaprasad, the Sir Chinubhai Madhowlal Ranchhodlal, 2nd Baronet and many noted citizens and government officers as well as Indian leaders. This statue is situated in front of Bhadrafort in the park. This is a surprise to me when I visited this small park. I just went inside for some rest. Suddenly I saw this statue but…
Teen Darwaza heritage sites in Ahmedabad a Legendary gateway
Teen Darwaza Today I started my day at the Heritage sites in Ahmedabad Teen Darwaza. These three doors used to attract me a lot because the door is very busy during the day, so I have come here at 7 o’clock in the morning, I saw these three doors very close for the first time. I had come out many times but I never felt the legacy of this door. Today was a great day for me and I have understood the history of this door, so let me tell you about this famous Teen Darwaja of Heritage sites in Ahmedabad. About Teen Darwaja The Teen Darwaja is located to…
New lucky Tea stall Ahmedabad | a cafe on Kabristan
? Subscribe Us for travel and food videos ? History of lucky tea stall and restaurant It is one of the unique restaurants in Ahmadabad India. Where the living come to dine amongst the dead. There are 12 grave inside the restaurant. It is the oldest tea stall in Ahmedabad and almost more than 50 years old. This restaurant started as a small tea stall later on it become famous. The grave was lucky to the owner, then he renamed it a Lucky tea stall. It is something weird when you are sitting with the grave and simultaneously you are taking tea or meal. Waiter experience I did a small chat…
Bhadra Fort and Bhadra kali temple in 600 years old walled city
Bhadra Fort The Bhadra Fort has fourteen minarets, eight gates and two large gates making it an intricate fort. It is an architectural marvel. Ahmad Shah 1 had laid its foundation in 1411 and it was completed in 1415.This fort was spread over 43 acres, this impressive fort was used as the royal court. To enter this grand fort, Ahmed Shah 1 had built a historic gateway called Teen Darwaja to its eastern side. It was main entrance to come to the large ground in front of this fort, which was called Maidan-Shah. Maidan-Shah This was an open area in which many dates and palm trees were planted. The path…
Unique Shri Siddhi Vinayak Ganpati Mandir Mehmadabad
History Shri Siddhi Vinayak Ganpati Mandir Lord Ganesha is the chief deity of this powerful Pooja. He is considered the ‘God of Luck’ and he blesses his devotees with a smooth success in all their endeavors! Shri Ganesha is remembered by all his devotees at every moment of their lives. Influenced by the immense devotion of his mother Daibaji to Lord Ganesha, Mr. Narendra Bhai Purohit, CEO and Managing Director of Purohit Construction, took an initiative to build this a splendid devasthan for Lord Ganesha as Shri Siddhi Vinayak Ganpati Mandir in mehmadabad near Ahmedabad city. Architecture The Shri Siddhi Vinayak Ganpati Mandir devasthan is one of its kind in…
Unusual Ahmedabad Ni Gufa a painting house of M F Hussain
Ahmedabad Ni Gufa History/information Ahmedabad Ni Gufa is an underground art gallery in Ahmedabad, India. Designed by the architect Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi, it exhibits works of the Indian artist Maqbool Fida Husain. The gallery represents a unique juxtaposition of architecture and art. Architecture of Ahmedabad in Gufa The gallery space is below ground level. A partially hidden staircase leads to a circular door that opens into a cave-like space. Though designed to display paintings, the cave has no straight walls, instead of using a continuation of the curved dome structure which extends down to the floor. The domes themselves are supported by irregularly shaped inclined columns, similar to those found…
Adalaj stepwell – Queen Rudabai story|History review & Timing
Ancient Time The Adalaj stepwell having a well know story of Rudabai. The step well established in approx 1498 in the memory of Rana veer Singh. The construction had started by Rana Veer Singh of the Vaghela dynasty of Dandai Desh. The Muslim king Mahmud Begada has killed Rana veer singh in a war. Later on, The Queen Rudabai had completed this step well with the help of the Muslim King in some conditions. Architecture The Adalaj stepwell is almost five stories deep. It has been build by red stone Each floor is spacious enough to provide for people to congregate. The stepwell was dug deep to access groundwater at…
Manek Chowk in Ahmedabad – Paradise for night street food
? Subscribe Us for travel and food videos ? About Manek Chowk in ahmedabad The Manek chow in Ahmedabad is a well-known location for night street food. Manek Chowk is a jewelry market during the day time. At night the jewelry market is converted into a food stall. The place is surrounded by many historical places. The Rani no Haziro just one side of the Manek Chowk and another side, There is Badsha no Haziro that is just adjacent to jama masjid. Manek Chowk in ahmedabad is very famous for its late-night food stalls. The markets turn into an amazing street food stall center after 9:00 pm, It ends approx till…
Seva Cafe in Ahmedabad is a Unique Restaurant based on Gift -Economic Concept
Seva cafe in Ahmedabad with gift economy concept The Seva cafe in Ahmedabad is one of the unique restaurants. It is situated near Shopper’s Plaza. This is one of the most famous cafe in Ahmedabad. The cafe functions on the concept of a gift economy. Actually, the right meaning of this cafe is that to make people happy and distribute happiness among all of them. It allows them to sit and have a meal together or by sharing it with others. About Seva cafe The Seva Cafe in Ahmedabad was established in 2006 by Manav Sadhna, an NGO founded by John Silliphant and Jayesh Patel. The concept is based on…
Hutheesing Jain Temple history timing & entry fees
About Hutheesing Jain temple If you are planning to visit a Jain temple then for sure you should visit Hutheesing Jain temple in Ahmedabad. Hutheesing Temple was constructed approximately in 1848 by Shet Hathising a wealthy Ahmedabad trader. The construction was supervised and completed by his wife Shethani Harkunvar. The total cost was approximately Rs. 10 lakh rs. It is dedicated to the 15th Jain Tirthankara, Shri Dharmanatha This temple has a double-storied building. The Moolnayak is marble image of the 15th Tirthankara, Lord Dharamnath. The main temple has a small garbhagruh (main shrine). It has 52 small shrines dedicated to the various Tirthankars. The temple has a unique Manastambha…
