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Narendra Modi Stadium | Motera Stadium | Ahmedabad

17Feb

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Holiday

Narendra Modi Stadium | Motera Stadium | Ahmedabad

Narendra Modi Stadium Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera is one of the finest cricketing venues in India. It is located on the banks of river Sabarmati and has been host to more than 35 international games of cricket. The Stadium, commonly known as the Motera Stadium. The Narendra Modi Stadium is also known as Motera Stadium, because of the area where it is located also to avoid confusion with a stadium of the same name located nearby. The stadium was constructed in 1982 to flourish cricket talents in the province. Earlier, the stadium had a seating capacity of housing 49,000 cricket fans. In October 2015, Gujarat Cricket Association under the visionary leadership of the then GCA President and current Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi decided to reconstruct the stadium and make...

Taranga Hill Jain Temple | Ajitnath Jain Temple

16Feb

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Holiday, Pilgrimage

Taranga Hill Jain Temple | Ajitnath Jain Temple

Taranga Hill Jain Temple Taranga refers to a three-peaked hill located in the Mehsana district of Gujarat, on the banks of the river Sabarmati. It is located at a distance of 130 km from Ahmedabad. Taranga Hills holds great importance for Jains as they consider it to be one of the five most Mahatirthas. The famed Ajitnath Jain Temple is located here. Though the hills are a major pilgrimage site for the Jains, the temples' architecture is a delight to anyone, not just to a person from the Jain community. Taranga Hill Jain Temple History The construction of the temple was commissioned by the then Solanki King Kumarpala(1145-72 AD). It is said that the temple was built under the guidance of Hemachandracharya, a famed poet and Jain scholar. After many centuries, the tem...

Culture of Gujarat, Traditions, Food, Festival

13Feb

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Culture, Facts & History

Culture of Gujarat, Traditions, Food, Festival

About Gujarat Culture Gujarat culture and heritage is among the most amazing and richest ones in the country. Unique and diverse, the cultural heritage of Gujarat is an incredibly fascinating one. Also, there are several awesome places to visit in Gujarat. Scores of people regularly visit Gandhinagar, the state’s capital. The largest city of Gujarat, Ahmedabad, is also among the most frequented cities in the state. Rann of Kutch, the great Indian White Salt Desert, is among the must-see attractions in Gujarat Gujarat is a flourishing state with cultural diversity. This vibrant state forms an integral part of the Indian culture. Gujarati culture is the blend of traditions, beliefs, customs, arts, values, and modernization. Despite being among the most industrialized state i...

Khodaldham Temple Kagvad History, Timings, Photos, Contact Number, Accommodation

12Feb

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Pilgrimage

Khodaldham Temple Kagvad History, Timings, Photos, Contact Number, Accommodation

Shree Khodaldham Temple is a holy temple situated near Kagvad in Gujarat. Located on Virpur-Jetpur road, it is one of the popular religious places in Gujarat and among the must-visit temples as part of Rajkot Packages. Khodaldham Temple Kagvad The Temple – the magnificent landmark temple at Kagvad, Rajkot is known not only for its sheer size but also for setting a new Guinness World Record in 2017 in the category of the highest number of people singing the national anthem simultaneously at a single venue. It is one of the largest comprehensive Hindu Temples in the country. Khodaldham Temple History Dedicated to Maa Khodiyar, the foundation stone for the temple was laid in the year 2012 and was opened to the public in 2017. Built by Shri Kodhaldham Trust of Leuva ...

Champaner – Pavagadh Archaeological Park

12Feb

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Facts & History, Holiday, Pilgrimage, Travel

Champaner – Pavagadh Archaeological Park

Champaner - The Historical city Panchmahal Vadodara Champaner is a historical city in the state of Gujarat, in western India. It is located in the Panchmahal district, 47 kilometers from the city of Vadodara. The city of Samu Lala was briefly the capital of the Sultanate of Gujarat. Champaner 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, also known later as Champaraj. By the later 15th century, the Khichi Chauhan Rajputs held Pavagadh fort above the town of Champaner. The young Sultan of Gujarat, Mahmud Begada, deciding to attack Champaner, started towards it with his army on 4 December 1482. After defeating the Champaner army, Mahmud captured the town and besieged Pav...

Top Gujarat Hill Stations | Amazing Hill Stations In Gujarat

10Feb

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Holiday, Travel, Wildlife

Top Gujarat Hill Stations | Amazing Hill Stations In Gujarat

Top Gujarat Hill Stations: Girnar Hills , Junagadh Girnar Hills, Junagadh Girnar Parvat has an extremely rich history and the mountain is older than the Himalayas. The Jain temples on the mountain are considered the most ancient temples in India. Just 3 km east of Junagadh's center is Girnar taleti the base point of the trek to Mount Girnar. Winters are the best time to visit this place. Also, the Girnar Parikrama Festival and the Bhavnath Fair (Near shiv mandir) are organized in the months of January and February. Wilson Hills, Dharampur Wilson Hills, Dharampur Wilson Hills is a hill station in Gujarat near Dharampur Tehsil and is also the nearest hill station to Valsad and Surat. It has an average elevation of 750m (2500 feet). Wilson Hills stands in ...

Shivrajpur Beach (Blue Flag Beach) – A Clean Water Beach | Dwarka

10Feb

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Shivrajpur Beach (Blue Flag Beach) – A Clean Water Beach | Dwarka

shivrajpur-beachshivrajpur-beach Shivrajpur Beach Shivrajpur Beach has located 12km from Dwarka (Gujarat) on Dwarka-Okha Highway. Recently Shivrajpur Beach gets Blue Flag Certification. It was accorded the Blue Flag certificate in October last year on various criteria, such as water quality and cleanliness. It is a beautiful beach with clear water and white sand. Shivrajpur beach is the best location to spend weekend time with family and kids. You can spot their dolphins and some beautiful birds. The beach offers stunning sunsets and picturesque views to tourists. For making it an ideal tourist destination, the beach management has introduced water sports, food, and shopping areas for the visitors. Be careful while venturing into the water as there is no rescue team avail...

3Feb

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Holiday, Stay

Top Heritage Hotels in Gujarat

Top Heritage Hotels in Gujarat are Below:- 1.Divan's Bungalow 2.Nilambag Palace Hotel 3.Heritage Khirasara Palace 4.Vijay Vilas Palace 5.Balaram Palace Resort 6.Utelia Palace 7.Royal Oasis 8.Vijay Vilas Heritage Resort 9.Rajvant Palace Resort 10.Ambika Niwas Palace 11.Darbargadh 12.The House of Mangaldas Girdhardas 13.Riverside Palace & Orchard 14.Garden Palace Hotel 15.Kali Niketan Chotta Udaipur 1.Divan's Bungalow (Ahmedabad) This Heritage Hotel is located in Ahmedabad.. Raikhad II, M.B. Kadri Marg, Ahmedabad- 380 001 Local Info Distance From Airport Is About 10 km Distance From Railway Station Is About 3 km Divan’s Bungalow is located in Ahmedabad. The city is located on the banks of Sabarmati River. There are qu...

3Feb

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Top Holiday Destination in Gujarat

The top Holiday Destination in Gujarat are Below:- Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary(Sasan Gir) Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Sasan Gir, is a forest and wildlife sanctuary near Talala Gir in Gujarat, India. Gir National Park is the only place in the world where you can spot lions roaming free in the wild. The real discovery channel of India has situated approximately 65 km South East of the Junagarh District. The Government notified the large geographical extent of Sasan Gir as a wildlife sanctuary on 18th September 1965 in order to conserve the Asiatic Lion. It covers a total area of 1412 square kilometers of which 258 Km forms the core area of the National Park. Indiscriminate hunting by the people of Junagarh led to their decrease in population...

Top Best Pilgrimage Places in Gujarat | Temple in Gujarat

2Feb

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Top Best Pilgrimage Places in Gujarat | Temple in Gujarat

Top Best Pilgrimage Places in Gujarat are Below:- 1.Palitana Jain Temples : The Palitana temples of Jainism are located on Shatrunjaya hill by the city of Palitana in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, India. The city of the same name, known previously as Padliptapur, has been dubbed "The City of Temples". Shatrunjaya means a "place of victory against inner enemies" or "which conquers inner enemies". "Welcome to Palitana, the world’s first vegetarian city in India’s Gujarat."Yes, that is right, India is home to the world’s first fully vegetarian city, and it’s called Palitana. A small city, located in the Bhavnagar district of Gujarat in India, it is counted among the purest and most revered destinations for those who follow Jainism. In fact, it is absolutely illegal to kill animals for e...