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Haunted places in the state of Gujarat
#blogchatter AtoZ challenge. For my other post on the places of Gujarat do visit other pages.
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Gaekwad city- Vadodara (Baroda)
Gaekwad city Vadodara was named after the Banyan tree as Kind Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad had too much love for nature and since there were too many Banyan trees on the banks of the river Vishwamitri- where the city is entrenched, it was named Vadodara meaning the city of Vads. Vad in Gujarati stands for Banyan Tree. The city has many attractions, however, one of the major attractions is the Laxmi Villas Palace. It serves as the royal residence of the Vadodara’s royal family- The Gaekwads. The city that is well-known for its royal kingdoms, rich civilizations, and splendid past, Vadodara is not just an idyllic getaway for an unforgettable weekend…
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Fascinating Surat- Blend of flavour, tradition and cultures
Surat is the city rooted on the coast of the Tapi river. Taking us back to the time, it used to be one of the hefty seaports and is now considered to be commercial centre in Gujarat especially for textiles market. Britishers established their first trading port in Surat- Gujarat. The fascinating place Surat is also known as India’s western gateway because of its tactical position. People of many races from various places have come to Surat from the ancient times, and so the city has witnessed an intermingling of many traditions and cultures. Many people refer to the exceptional culture of Surat as the “Surti Culture”. Surti culture though…
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Enchanting Gir- National wildlife sanctuary
Gir is the jewel of the ecological system of Gujarat. It is mainly famous for the Asiatic lions and is the only place for the lions on the Globe apart from Africa. Typically known as Gir National Park and wildlife sanctuary it is a sanctuary that is located near the Talala Gir in the state of Gujarat. At a point of an era, there were only a dozen of lions left in the place and that became a serious issue of concern. It was Nawab of Junagadh who initiated the steps for the preservation of the lions and thus sanctuary came into existence. It the joint effort of the government…
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Devbhoomi Dwarka- The lost city
Dwarka was built with the blessings of Samudra dev. A folk tale says that Samudradev, Lord of Sea gifted Lord Krishna with twelve Yojanas of land and it was Vishwakarma who is also known as the celestial architect built the city with fantastic architecture that is hard to be found today. The new kingdom of Lord Krishna- Dwarka, thus flourished. It is one of the Sapta Puri means one of the seven sacred cities and Char Dham that stands for one of the divine abodes of the Four mentioned. It is said to be established again in the 7th Century by the great sage Sankaracharya. It has its divine importance.…
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Champaner – Concord of different religions
Pavagadh. This is the Hindu goddess temple at the summit of Pavagadh hill. Visited by lakhs of deities every year, it is one the religious shrines of the Hindu community. Temple is located on the hilltop covering around 1800 steps to the temple. You have to climb the steps to reach the temple, however, with the innovation and facilities, ropeways are built across to reach the temple straight away. This shrine is one of the shaktipeeth. Pavagadh offers the most charismatic and mesmerizing view of the valley and the entire place. This is why it is recommended to climb the steps in comparison to taking a ropeway. How to reach…
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Bhuj- Well-known for handicrafts and jewellery
Bhuj is a well-known capital of Kutch state. It was established by Rao Hamirji in the year 1510. It derives its name from the word Bhujang which literary means the snake. Bhuj has ample historical sites and archaeologists have found out the proofs that trace the place back to the Indus Valley Civilization. It is a place of a kind of its own. It is famous for the handicrafts and jewellery collection you would find at the nook and corner of the city. It is a famous tourist attraction. The city was entirely knocked down during the tragic earthquake that destroyed the city in 2001. However, without losing any kind…
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Ahmedabad- India’s first UNESCO world heritage site
The old city has ample sites that are declared as world heritage by UNESCO.
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Blogchatter Theme reveal A to Z challenge
Blogchatter involves writing up a post daily leading to 26 posts a month. That itself seems fascinating and comes forth as a challenge for the bloggers around the globe.Gujarat is famous all over the planet for ample of things. Let it be food, clothes, people, business or place. Variety is the thing you will get to see when you visit this stunning place on earth. With augmentation in the earnings and women empowerment, more members of the family have started earning and it has resulted in more spending and as result standard of living has increased to a high level. With these comes luxurious holiday packages ones, the vacation…
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Kids are not our property
Kids are not our property and so we don’t have any right to yell or spank them. Our part is only to guide them to be a better person in order to live life with pure happiness and joy.
