-
Gandhi nu Gaam in Kutch – A village that stood the test of time
It was that murky day of 26th January 2001, I was sitting there learning for my exams and my house started crackling and bursting. Unable to understand what it was, I heard cries and shouts outside my house. It was a massive earthquake. Gujarat was struck by the upsetting earthquake and everything was scattered into tits and bits. Not only belongings but living beings too. Affected by this gargantuan natural anger, was one village in Kutch called Ludiya. It was wholly shattered into pieces and it was problematic to get that intact. An NGO from Ahmedabad joined hands together with the people of the village and established the village again.
-
One day trip to Kutch
One day trip to Kutch is impossible? Are you the one who thinks that? Well, then you are at the right place. Kutch is highly promoted by Gujarat tourism in some or another way and Amitabh Bachhan- one of the finest actors in Bollywood is the brand ambassador for promoting Kutch. Kutch is a massive land of a desert on one end and sea on the other. The amalgamation of both is what we call Kutch. Kutch is a diverse land and I decided to take one day trip to Kutch because of the sung Rannutsav that held every year for a specific period. It usually starts in November and…
-
Bhuj to Kalo Dungar (Black Mountain) – The best place to visit in Kutch
Kalo Dungar in Kutch as the name says is the black mountain that has breath-taking sunrise and sunset. Before heading for the White Desert, we wanted to visit Kalo Dungar as it is a place that is not supposed to be missed at any cost. You pass many villages like Khavda and Ludiya that are well known for handicraft. But, if you are having restricted time, head straight forward to Kalo Dungar (black mountain). After driving for a while, you will see a notice board that says “TROPIC OF CANCER IS PASSING FROM HERE’. Don’t miss that board on your way to Kalo Dungar. The board is utterly pleasing because…
-
Top three places to visit in Bhuj
Bhuj stole my heart. I always sensed that we had zero to see in Bhuj bar when we keep on hearing the word ‘Kutchi manu hu’ in ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Olta Chasma’. Jethalal keeps on haughtily muttering the word. Well, also I thought Rannotsav is the only festival to catch the eyesight of in Kutch. I wanted to visit Kutch just to check on Rannutsav. But, touch wood, when I stepped in Bhuj, well, that was where we stayed, I was taken aback.
-
Dynamic sacrifice of Sheikh Ladhasa Pir – Foundation of Kutch fort
No sooner he visited, Devi appeared in his dream guiding him about the man who would arrive from the North direction in black attire. Maharav lost his sleep and the next day while he was waiting in the North direction, he saw a man arriving sitting on a bull. He readily showed his eagerness to sacrifice his own life for the sake of the kingdom. The name of this brave person was Sheikh Ladhhasa.
-
Chhatardis – Ornamental Pavilion of Royals of Bhuj
When you watch the broken pieces scattered here and there you feel the plight of the beautiful sculpture and the reign of the kings that would have been wonderful. Certainly, the art and style that was practised early would have been amazing.
-
Bhujio Dungar- Unknown legend that lies beneath the layers
Meanwhile, when disciples were preparing to consume the body, Bhujang appeared in the guise of a Brahmin. He stopped the ritual and consumption of the body. However, some powers had already been transferred through the aroma of the cooking. It is believed to date that the descendants of Bherio have the knowledge and power to nullify the snake venom.
-
Agariyas of Kutch- Who arise, live and subside in salt!
Do you know, a salt worker of Kutch seldom lives beyond 60 years? Also heard that, when Agariyas die, their unusually thin legs, rigid with years of contact with highly saturated salt, do not burn in the funeral pyre. The bones legs are collected by their families and buried with salt in a small grave to decompose naturally.
-
White Rann of Kutch- A place that starts on Earth and ends in Heaven
You would be amazed to know that this place is covered with water a couple of months before winter sets on. In white Rann of Kutch, the water vanishes and leaves back tarnished and intriguing salt that is good enough to capture fascinating photographs. Set your foot on the white Rann and capture eternal memories.
