Ahmedabad city is famous for an Indias first Unesco World Heritage city
Ahmedabad city Ahmedabad city – The old Ahmedabad walled city is approx 600 years old. This is India’s first UNESCO heritage city. This is located on the banks of the Sabarmati River. Now Ahmedabad is on both sides of the Sabarmati river which is approx 30 km from the state capital Gandhinagar, which makes its twin city.Now furthermore It is a metropolitan city and the commercial hub of the state of Gujarat. It is famous for its cotton textiles, Automotive, and Farma industries also. It is also famous for theme restaurants, street food places, diamond cutting, and much more. Ahmedabad History Before the 11th AD the Ahmedabad was known as Ashaval. This was…
Jama Masjid Ahmedabad one of the biggest mosques in India
Jama Masjid Ahmedabad Jama Masjid Ahmedabad is also called Jama Masjid and Jumma Masjid. It is a magnificent mosque which was the largest mosque of the western region of its time. This mosque situated is in the middle of Teen Darwaza and Manek Chowk. The city of Ahmedabad is adorned with a beautiful mosque and sometimes it is also called Friday Mosque. History of Jami Masjid Jami Masjid is the largest mosque in Ahmedabad. Ahmed Saha 1 established the foundation of the walled city On 24th February in 1411. The construction of Jama Masjid with Bhadra Fort, Manek Burj, Shahi Masjid also started in 1411. it took 13 years to…
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…
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…
Pavagadh mandir Shaktipeeth of Mahakali Mahakali Mandir renovation in 2021
About Pavagadh Mandir Pavagadh mandir is a small hill on which Shakti Peetha of goddess Kalika Mata is there. Basically, it is a holy place for Hindus. It is Municipality in the Panchmahal district about 46 kilometers away from Vadodara in Gujarat. It is known for a famous Mahakali temple. The temple is situated at the top of the hill. The journey seems difficult but you can catch Ropeways to make it easier. Mandir renovation in 2021 I visited the Mahakali mandir at the start of 2021. During my visit, I found a mandir under renovation and that was not known to me. The older mandir is being modified as…
Champaner a place for Marvelles Monuments
About Champaner Champaner is a historical city near Vadodara in Gujarat. It is located in the Panchmahal district almost 47 kilometers from the city of Vadodara. It is famous for its good architecture, Masjid, and temples of lord sati. Ancient Time It was founded by Vanraj Chavda, the most prominent king of the Chavda Dynasty in the 8th century. He named it after the name of his friend and general Champa, later on, named Champaner. It is today the site of the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, which UNESCO designated a World Heritage Site in 2004. My experience IF you are looking place for pre-wedding shoot. Then this is the right place…
Hawa Mahal in Jaipur – Palace of Winds, a unique mahal, History reviews and timing
Hawa Mahal in Jaipur Means ‘Palace of Winds’ Hawa Mahal in Jaipur is an iconic architecture that is situated near Badi choppad in the pink city of Jaipur city. This iconic palace is very famous for its honeycomb architecture. The specialty of this architecture is that it allows the cool air to pass through the palace, so that the temperature of this palace in summer feel cool Hawa Mahal History Hawa Mahal was built in the year 1799 by Kachhwaha Rajput Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, who was the grandson of Sawai Man Singh. This architecture was inspired by Maharaj Pratap Singh from Jhunjhunu’s Khetri Mahal. Its architect was Lalchand Ustad, under…
Udaipur city – a City of lakes, History- top attraction, Timing & how to reach
Udaipur city Udaipur city I would like to tell you that Udaipur is a dream destination for me. It is famous for its history, culture, scenic locations, and the Rajput-era palaces. It is popularly known as the “City of Lakes” Because of its sophisticated lake system. Often referred to as the ‘Venice of the East’. I have read an article on this about 20 years ago. It has seven lakes surrounding the city. Five of the major lakes, namely Fateh Sagar Lake, Lake Pichola, Swaroop Sagar Lake, Rangsagar and Doodh Talai Lake. It is prominent for its historic forts and palaces, museums and galleries. Furthermore, it has natural locations and…
Chittorgarh fort History- top attraction, Timing & how to reach
The Chittorgarh is named after its most imposing structure of Chittorgarh fort, which stands atop of a 180-metre high hill. This fort is spread across 700 acres on the hill. Chittorgarh is one of the largest fort in India and Asia. It was the site of three major sieges by Muslim invaders and its Hindu rulers fought fiercely to maintain their independence. The first war was in 1303 when the Sultan of Delhi Ala-ud-din Khilji . Later on more than two centuries later, in 1533, it was Bahadur Shah, the Sultan of Gujarat, who caused immense destruction and Four decades later, in 1567–1568, Mughal Emperor Akbar attacked and seized the…