Historical Place Aina Mahal Kachahh ( Guajrat )

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Historical Place Aina Mahal Kachahh ( Guajrat ) 

AINA MAHAL
Location : Kachchh, Gujarat.
Built By : Roa Lakhpatji.
Built In: 18th Century.
Main Attraction: Hall of Mirrors. mahal) Bhuj.

The last ruler of Kutch Maharao Madansinhji established the "Maharao of Kutch Aina Mahal Trust on 1st January, 1977. Aina Mahal means a mirror palace. It was created by the artists Ramsinh & Gaidhar Devshi in the period of Maharao Lakhpatji (1752-61). In 1757, Rao Lakhpatji visited the emperor Alamgir in Delhi. He was graced with the title of Mahi Maratib. He welcomed foreigners in his court. Fortune brought him a man named Ramsingh malam who specialized in Kutchi architecture, enamel work, jewellery, tile work and interior decoration. The great master piece of Ramsingh is the Hall of Mirrors in the Aina Mahal. The walls are white marble covered with mirror which are separated by gilded ornaments. The hall is lit by elaborate pendant candelabra with shades of Venetian glass. The hall of mirrors is on the second floor of the Aina Mahal but Ramsingh devised ingenious pumps and siphons to raise up water to fill the pleasure pool and to operate fountains which cast spray in an intricate variety of patterns charming the eye and cooling the air. The small state apartment, carpeted with exquisite Kutchi silk embroidery, its walls paneled high with the same priceless fabrics still contains Maharao Lakhpatji's bed. The hall is filled with a miscellaneous collection of objects; a Dutch Clock, English and French celestial globes, some antique pictures, mechanical toys, glass and china. On the walls of the corridor are a variety of pictures, some European and many Indian. The Aina Mahal alone cost eight million kories and was only one of the many enterprises which the Maharao and Ramsingh undertook together.

HALL OF MIRRORS
The real attraction here, though, is the Hall of Mirrors, created by the master artisan, Ram Singh Malam, under the patronage of his poet-ruler, Maharao Shri Lakhpatji around the middle of the 18th century. A blend of Indian and European artistry (Ram Singh acquired, his skills in Europe), the walls of the great hall are of white marble covered by mirrors separated by gilded ornaments, lighting being provided by elaborate candelabra, with shades of Venetian glass. It has a platform above it surrounded by a series of fountains operated by an elaborated system of pumps below a Venetian chandelier. Another remarkable feature is the pleasure pool, in the middle of which rises a square platform where the Maharao composed his poems and gave encouragement to the classical arts of dancing girls, bards and musicians.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS

Maharao Madansinhji Museum
The entrance to the palace houses the tourist office, and this is also the site of the museum, which has a varied collection of paintings, photos and embroideries. There is a 15m long scroll depicting the Royal Procession of Maharao Shri Pragmalji Bahadur (1838-75). Prag Mahal (New Palace): Across the courtyard from the Aina Mahal is the new palace, an ornate Italianate marble and sandstone building, which was constructed in the latter part of the l9th century. Parts of it are now used for government quarters.

TIMINGS
This palace is well worth half a day, and is open daily except Saturday from 9 am to 11.45 am and 3 pm to 5.45 pm. Entry fee is Rs 3 and photography is prohibited.

HOW TO GET THERE

Air : Various domestic airlines are available connecting Ahmedabad and Mumbai .

Rail : Direct trains between Bhuj-Ahmedabad on meter gauge line and Mumbai (Bombay) on the broad gauge line from Gandhidham.

Road : State transport buses and private luxury coaches connect various centres of Gujarat. Bhuj is connected by state highway upto Bhachau to Ahmedabad by National Highway # 8A (310 Kms).  

Source :- http://www.onlytravelguide.com/gujarat/historical/

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Historical Place Adalaj Vav Ahmedabad ( Guajrat )

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Historical Place Adalaj Vav Ahmedabad ( Guajrat )

Adalaj Vav Location : 18 Kms North of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Meaning : Step Well.
Built By : Ruda, Wife Of Vaghela Chief Virsinh.
Built In : 15/16th Century AD.

Adalaj is a village 18 kms to the north of Ahmedabad . The 'Vav' (step-well) at Adalaj derives its name from the lady patron, Ruda, wife of the Vaghela chief, Virsinh; who built it in the 15th or 16th century AD. The 'Vav', laid out in the north-south direction, the step well with the well in the north and the entrance in the south, has a total extent of 75.3 meters. It is the only major monument of its kind, having three entrance stairs leading to the stepped hall. These three entrances assemble in the first storey, underground, in a huge square platform. The platform has an octagonal opening on the top.

The Structure
The platform rests on 16 pillars, eight on the corners, and two in front of each main side. Four built-in shrines, with doors, windows and balconies, mark the four corners of the platform. The stepped corridor begins from this square platform. The corridor is entirely surrounded by a one-meter high ramparts wall with a rounded topping. It descends with four pavilion towers for five storeys. The walls of the 'Vav' are veritable showcases of sculptures and ornamentation. The sculptures range from a king sitting on a stool under a parasol, to erotic scenes; and from ladies churning buttermilk to dancing girls. The frames of the doors around the entrances of the twisting staircases to the octagonal shaft are surrounded by a 'parikrama', which is an enlarged version of the frames around the niches. Stringcourses running along the sidewalls embellish all parts of the structure, sometimes dividing the wall into horizontal sections. They also come into view on the walls of the octagonal shaft, depicting floral or leaf patterns, or rows of animals.

How To Get There
Road : Adalaj is a village north of Ahmedabad , 18km by road. 

Source :- http://www.onlytravelguide.com/gujarat/historical/

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Wonders of the World (Hindi)

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Wonders of the World (Hindi)

विश्व के सात नए अजूबे – New Seven Wonders of the World

2,200 साल पहले यूनानी विद्वानों द्वारा बनाई गई विश्व के सात अजूबों की सूची को 07 जुलाई, 2007 (07-07-07) को दुबारा संशोधित किया गया. चूंकि पुरानी इमारतों में से अधिकांश टूट-फूट चुकी हैं इसलिए इंटरनेट के माध्यम से 1999 से शुरु हुई एक प्रतियोगिता के जरिए इस नई सूची को बनाया गया. 2005 से इसके लिए मतदान शुरु हुए जिसमें  दुनियाभर के लोगों ने हिस्सा लिया.

दुनिया के नए अजूबे अपने निर्माण और लोगों में लोकप्रियता की वजह से इस मुकाम तक पहुंचे हैं. दुनिया के सात नए अजूबे कुछ इस प्रकार से हैं :

1.  क्राइस्ट द रिडीमर (Christ the Redeemer): ब्राजील के रियो डि जनेरियो (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) में पहाड़ी के ऊपर स्थित 130 फुट ऊंची ‘क्राइस्ट द रिडीमर’ (Christ the Redeemer) अर्थात ‘उद्धार करने वाले ईसा मसीह’ की मूर्ति दुनिया की दूसरी सबसे बड़ी मूर्ति है. यह मूर्ति कंक्रीट और पत्थर से बनाई गई है. यह ईसा मसीह की इस संसार में सबसे बड़ी मूर्ति है. इसका निर्माण 1922 से 1931 के बीच हुआ. यह बहुत ही नवीन है. रात के समय इसका नजारा अद्वितीय होता है.

2. चीन की दीवार (Great Wall of China): चीन ने अपनी सुस्रक्षा के लिए अपनी सभी सीमाओं को एक दीवार से घेर दिया था जिसे चीन की दीवार कहते हैं. यह दीवार 5वीं सदी ईसा पूर्व में बननी चालू हुई थी और 16 वीं सदी तक बनती रही. यह चीन की उत्तरी सीमा पर बनाई गयी थी ताकि मंगोल आक्रमणकारियों को चीन के अंदर आने से रोका जा सके. यह संसार की सबसे लम्बी मानव निर्मित रचना है जो लगभग 4000 मील (6,400 किलोमीटर) तक फैली है. इसकी सबसे ज्यादा ऊंचाई 35 फुट है जो इसे सुरक्षा देती है. यह दीवार इतनी चौड़ी है कि इस पर 5 घुड़सवार या 10 पैदल सैनिक गश्त लगा सकते हैं.

3. जार्डन का ‘पेट्रा’ (Petra): ऐतिहासिक शहर पेट्रा अपनी विचित्र वास्तुकला के लिए दुनिया के सात अजूबों में शामिल है. यहां तरह तरह की इमारतें है जो लाल बलुआ पत्थर से बनी हैं और सब पर बेहतरीन नक्काशी की गई है. इसमें 138 फुट ऊंचा मंदिर, नहरें, पानी के तालाब तथा खुला स्टेडियम है. ‘पेट्रा’ जॉर्डन के लिए विशेष महत्व रखता है क्यूंकि यह उसकी कमाई का जरिया है. ‘पेट्रा’ पर्यटन के लिहाज से जॉर्डन के लिए सोने के अंडे देने वाली मुर्गी है.

4. ताजमहल (Tajmahal): दुनिया में प्यार से प्यारा और खूबसूरत एहसास कुछ नहीं होता. प्यार की इसी खूबसूरती को इमारत की शक्ल दी भारत के मुगल बादशाह शाहजहां ने. शाहजहां ने अपनी बेगम मुमताज महल की याद में ताजमहल बनवाया था. यह 1632 में बना और 15 साल में पूरा हुआ. उसने अपने जीवन के अंतिम दिन कैद में से ताजमहल को देखते हुए बिताए थे. यह खूबसूरत गुंबदों वाला महल चारों तरफ बगीचों से घिरा है. क्षितिज पर इसके ताज के आकार के अलावा कुछ नजर नहीं आता और मुगल शिल्पकला का यह सबसे बढ़िया उदाहरण माना जाता है.

5.  रोम का कॉलोसियम (Colosseum of Rome) : यह एक विशाल खेल स्टेडियम है. जिसे लगभग 70 सदी में सम्राट वेस्पेसियन (Vespasian) ने बनाना चालू किया था. इसमें 50,000 तक लोग इकट्‌ठे होकर जंगली जानवरों और गुलामों की खूनी लड़ाइयों के खेल देखते थे. इस स्टेडियम में सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रम भी होते थे. इस स्टेडियम की नकल करना आज तक नामुमकिन है. इंजीनियरों के लिए अब तक यह एक पहेली बना हुआ है.

6.  माचू पिच्चू (Machu Picchu): 15वीं शताब्दी में सतह से 2430 मीटर ऊपर यानि एक पहाड़ी के ऊपर बने एक शहर में रहना और उस शहर को बनाना अपने आप में अजूबा ही है. दक्षिण अमरीका में एंडीज पर्वतों के बीच बसा ‘माचू पिच्चू शहर’ पुरानी इंका सभ्यता का सबसे बड़ा उदाहरण है. माना जाता है कि कभी यह नगरी संपन्न थी पर स्पेन के आक्रमणकारी अपने साथ चेचक जैसी बीमारी यहां ले आए जिससे यह शहर पूरी तरह तबाह हो गया.

7.  चिचेन इत्जा (Chichen Itza): मेक्सिको में बसी चिचेन इत्जा नामक यह इमारत दुनिया में माया सभ्यता के गौरवपूर्ण काल की गाथा गाती है. उस समय के कुशल कारीगरों की मेहनत को यह इमारत अपने आप में संजोयी हुई है. शहर के बीचोबीच कुकुलकन का मंदिर है जो 79 फीट की ऊंचाई तक बना है. इसकी चार दिशाओं में 91 सीढ़ियां हैं. प्रत्येक सीढ़ी साल के एक दिन का प्रतीक है और 365 वां दिन ऊपर बना चबूतरा है.

विश्व के सात अजूबे (प्राचीन) – Seven Wonders of the World

पोस्टेड ओन: 14 Jul, 2011 मस्ती मालगाड़ी में

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यह दुनिया बहुत सुन्दर है. प्रकृति ने अपने रंग से इस दुनियां को बहुत ही रंगीन बनाया है. समुद्र, पहाड़ और जमीन के मिलन से प्रकृति ने कुछ ऐसा नजारा हमारे लिए तैयार किया है जिसकी कल्पना करना इंसान के लिए कभी-कभी सपने जैसा हो जाता है. दुनियां में प्रकृति ने इतना रंग घोला है कि इंसान में भी इसे और सुन्दर बनाने की ललक पैदा हो गई. कभी अपनी याद के लिए तो कभी कला को समर्पण करने के लिए तो कभी किसी अन्य वजह से इंसान ने ऐसी कई रचनाएं की हैं जिनसे यह दुनिया और भी खूबसूरत बन गई है.



संसार में यूं तो इंसान द्वारा बनाई गई हजारों ऐसी कृतियां हैं जिन्हें देख आप अंचभे में पड़ जाएंगे लेकिन दुनियां के सात अजूबों की बात ही अलग है. अपनी शिल्प कला, वास्तु कला और भवन निर्माण कला के लिए दुनियां के सात अजूबे हमेशा चर्चा का विषय बने रहते हैं.



दुनियां के नए सात अजूबों को हाल ही में जोड़ा गया है किंतु क्या आप जानते हैं कि दुनियां के सात प्राचीन अजूबे कौन से थे? साथ ही दुनियां के सात नए अजूबे कौन से हैं? नहीं….? तो आपके इसी सवाल का जवाब लिए यह ब्लॉग हाजिर है.



दुनियां के सात अजूबे अपनी वास्तु कला, इतिहास और भवन निर्माण की कला में अद्भुत होने की वजह से अजूबों की सूची में शामिल होते हैं. दुनियां में सबसे प्राचीन सात अजूबों में से अभी सिर्फ एक ही इमारत शेष है और वह है गीज़ा का विशाल पिरामिड जो मिस्त्र में है.



प्राचीन दुनियां के सात अजूबों की सूची कुछ इस प्रकार है :





Great Pyramid of Gizam – गीज़ा का विशाल पिरामिड (मिस्त्र): मिस्त्र में बने इन पिरामडों की रचना एक पहेली है. फाराओह खुफु(Pharaoh Khufu) की याद में बने इस पिरामिड की खासियत यह है कि इसे पत्थरों को पानी में काट कर, एक से ऊपर एक पत्थर को रख कर बनाया गया है. पत्थरों को कुछ इस तरह से रखा गया है कि इसमें एक बाल घुसने की भी जगह नहीं है. यह अब तक समय की मार झेलता हुआ खड़ा है. गणित का इस्तेमाल कर शिल्पकारो ने इस रचना को आकार दिया था.



Hanging Gardens of Babylon- बेबीलोन के झूलते बागीचे (इराक): जैसा की नाम से लगता है यह इमारत कितनी विचित्र होगी. यह प्राचीन विश्व के सात अजूबों में से एक था. यह प्राचीन बेबीलोन में बना था जो आज इराक में अल-हिल्लह नामक स्थान के पास है. यह उद्यान यहां के राजा नबूचड्नेजार (Nebuchadnezzar II) ने 600 ईसा पूर्व बनाई थी. यह उद्यान उसने अपनी पत्नी को खुश करने के लिए बनवाया था पर समय की मार ने इस विचित्र अजूबे को दफन कर दिया. भूकंप में यह उद्यान नष्ट हो गया था.



Lighthouse of Alexandria – सिकन्दरिया का प्रकाश स्तम्भ (मिस्र): मिस्त्र में दुनियां का एक और अजूबा पाया जाता था और वह था सिकन्दरिया का प्रकाश स्तम्भ. माना जाता है समुद्री नाविकों को राह दिखाने के लिए इस प्रकाश स्तंभ की रचना की गई थी. हजारों साल पहले बनी इस इमारत की ऊंचाई 450 फीट तक बताई जाती है. मिस्त्र के देवता फराओ (Pharos) की याद में बना यह प्रकाश स्तंभ अब एक इतिहास बन कर रह गया है.



Statue of Zeus at Olympia- ओलम्पिया में जियस की मूर्ति (यूनान): ओलम्पिया में जियस की मू्र्ति प्राचीन विश्व का सात आश्चर्यो में से एक है. इस मूर्ति का निर्माण यूनानी मूर्तिकार फ़िडी्यास ने ईसा से 432 साल पहले किया था. इस मूर्ति को यूनान के ओलम्पिया में स्थित जियस के मंदिर (Temple of Zeus, Olympia, Greece) मे स्थापित किया गया था. इस मूर्ति में जियस को बैठी हुई अवस्था में दिखाया गया था. मूर्ति की उंचाई 12 मीटर थी. आग की वजह से इस इमारत को भी अब सिर्फ इतिहास के पन्नों में ही देख सकते हैं.



Mausoleum of Maussollos at Halicarnassus – हैलिकारनेसस का मकबरा (तुर्की): हैलिकारनेसस में बनी यह इमारत 150 फीट ऊंची है और एक मकबरे की आकृति में है. 623 ईसा पूर्व इस इमारत की रचना की गई थी.
मौसोलस (Mausolus) नामक शासक के द्वारा बनवाई गई इस इमारत को उसके याद के रुप में जाना जाता है.



Temple of Artemis at Ephesus – आर्तिमिस का मंदिर (तुर्की): गीक्र देवता अर्तिमिस (Greek goddess Artemis) को समर्पित इस मंदिर को बनने में 120 साल लगे थे. कई हमलों की वजह से मूल मंदिर तो तबाह हो गया था.
दुबारा एलेक्जेंडर द ग्रेट (Alexander the Great) ने इसे बनवाया पर फिर एक हमलावर ने इसे नष्ट कर दिया.



रोड्‌स के कोलोसस की मूर्ति (यूनान): यूनान की एक और वास्तु कला को विश्व के सात अजूबो में गिना जाता था. रोड्‌स के कोलोसस की मूर्ति करीब 300 ईसा पूर्व निर्मित हुई थी. यह राजा रोड्‌स की साइप्रस के राजा पर मिली जीत की खुशी में बनाई गई थी. नष्ट होने से पहले इस मूर्ति की ऊंचाई लगभग 30 मीटर थी जो इसे विश्व की सबसे बड़ी इमारत बनाती थी. भूकंप की वजह से यह इमारत भी इतिहास में दफन हो गया.
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The Pyramid at Chichén Itzá (before 800 A.D.) Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

Chichen Itza is a Mayan pyramid that has been around since between 550 AD and 800 AD.  It was mainly used for Mayan ceremonies before being abandoned until 900 AD.  Its name means “at the mouth of the Itza well.”  It’s located on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico.  Climbing to the top of the pyramid is currently forbidden.

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Christ Redeemer (1931) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Christ the Redeemer is a statue of Jesus Christ and is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  It is the fifth largest statue of Jesus in the world and is at the peak of a mountain.  It was built from 1926 to 1931.  Despite having lightening rods installed, it was damaged by lightening in 2008.  It has since been repaired.

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The Roman Colosseum (70 – 82 A.D.) Rome, Italy

The Roman Colosseum was built about 2000 years ago and was used for Roman sports at the time, namely gladiator games in which men fought each other and animals to the death.  Because of tourists taking away pieces of it, the Pope had to forbid the removal of stone from it.  The Colosseum itself is built from blocks of travertine stone, which were taken form the quarries near Tivoli and brought to Rome on roads built just for that purpose.  The Colosseum had 45,000 sitting places and 5,000 standing places.  Under the arena was a large network of tunnels that were used for the gladiators, animals, and slaves.

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The Taj Mahal (1630 A.D.) Agra, India

The Taj Mahal was built over a twenty two year period, completing in 1648 C.E.  It was built by the Muslim Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Queen Mumtaz Mahal.  It is built entirely of white marble and many feel it’s architectural beauty has never been surpassed.

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The Great Wall of China (220 B.C and 1368 – 1644 A.D.) China

The Great Wall of China is the world’s longest man-made structure, reaching over 6400 km.  When it was in the height of its use during the Ming Dynasty, over one million guards manned the wall.  Because of the difficulty in transporting building material, as much local material as possible was used.  Also, workers that died in the construction were buried in the wall.  The wall is actually a joining of many smaller walls that were built up over many years.  The original wall was built using earth, stone, and wood, but during the Ming Dynasty, brick was the main building material because it was easier to work with.

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Petra (9 B.C. – 40 A.D.), Jordan

Petra is a historical city in Jordan and is famous for being carved into the mountains surrounding it.  It’s thought to have been established as early as 312 BC.  It was the home of the Nabatean kingdom, which was known for its advanced irrigation systems.

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Machu Picchu (1460-1470), Peru

Machu Picchu is a result of the Inca Empire.  It’s made of cut stone fitted so closely together without mortar that a knife blade can’t penetrate its cracks.  It is situated on a high ridge and is bordered by a river on three sides.  It is located in Peru.  The walls of Machu Picchu were built with details that protect it from collapsing during earthquakes, such as the doors and windows being trapezoidal and tilt inward from bottom to top.  Many people travel on foot to Machu Picchu every year to marvel at the beauty and architectural ingenuity.

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Have you ever visited one of these new seven wonders of the world? Which one, and what did you think of it? Is there one in particular that you’d like to visit? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.
Note: This post was originally published on September 21, 2008. It was updated with new images and background on each of the new seven wonders of the world on its currently-listed publication date.

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Historical Place ( Guajrat )

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Historical Places

GUJARAT, the land of rich Culture and Heritage! The mystic experience as it unfolds its magic in abundance. Tourists flock in to explore its unique development, join in the festive seasons, enjoy the originalities of the performing genius of the folk art, music and dances. Above all, the Historical Places that dates back to the time of Indus Valley Civilization and Mahabharata times to the existence of Vedas.

Gujarat, the land of the Mahatma and many freedom fighters, is acclaimed in History as the departing souls leave footprints on the sands of time. It also exposes the rich archeological monuments with mix cultural blends. Gujarat also emerges the fusion of the old bygone era to the new rural architectural modernity of changing times. It has emerged a developing State with high quality Construction and Architecture as the new diverse styles creates blend of International styles with regional flavors. The most enriched destination in Architectural Tourism, Gujarat is a fast paced State in India to focus on ‘Heritage spots’ and revives the history with touch of modernity in it’s renovation schemes. The subterranean architecture for water, such as step well at Adalaj, Ranki vav at Patan or Dada hari ni vav at Ahmedabad, are uniquely exclusive to Gujarat in terms of their typology, attitude to water and stylistic manifestations.

Some Historical and Archeological Places in Gujarat

Hriday Kunj : The place where Mahatma Gandhi resided. Gandhiji initiated the movement of non violence and freedom struggle for India from this small house which is preserved as a national monument at Gandhi Ashram. A once upon a time heaven for untouchables, the ashram in Hriday Kunj of Gujarat still makes handicrafts, handmade paper and spinning wheels. Adjacent to the Hriday Kunj of Gujarat, there is a central library and a ‘Sight-and-sound’ show is organized for visitors and tourists. You will find a vast prayer ground near Hriday Kunj which is of great historical importance. Adjacent to the Hriday Kunj, there is a Museum which is in the popular Ashram of Mahatma Gandhi and it preserves valuable articles and documents of the Indian national movement.

Lothal: History dates back to Indus Valley Civilization which leave behind the ruins of Lothal, the first Indian Port between 1800-2400 BC. It also shows a very high degree of town planning, like other sites in the Indus valley. The discovery of seals at Lothal suggests that the former civilization from this part of the Indian subcontinent traded frequently with the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt and Persia. An unusual discovery was made here of two bodies found in a single grave. At least three such instances show that double burial was a common feature among the people who lived in Lothal. More than 4000-year-old seals of the Indus Valley and Sumerian civilizations, terracotta artefacts, ancient beads and necklaces made from colourful semi-precious stones, resembling modern day junk jewellery, among others is being brought alive in the minds of the people by the Archeology survey of India. Thus, Lothal is an emerging Tourist attraction in Gujarat.

Kirti Mandir: A national monument, as it happens to be the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi. This place has some religious importance, as it is also the birthplace of the legendary character Sudama, who was supposed to be Lord Krishna's best friend..

Vadnagar: Vadnagar is famous for its torans and Hatkeshwar Temple. Torans, a pair of 12th century columns supporting an arch, about 40 feet tall built in red and yellow sandstone, just north of the walled town. They stand majestically on the bank of Sharmistha Talav, on a road going down from Arjun Bari. They are among the few surviving examples of the entrance gates, once a regular feature of the architecture of Gujarat in Solanki period. The carving style is similar to the Rudra Mahalaya at Sidhpur. Perhaps erected after a war victory, the architecture is embellished with carvings of battle and hunting scenes. The one to the east is in better condition and has been used as a symbol of Gujarat in recent times. The torans might have served as an entrance to a large temple complex, but there are no remains found here. The Hatkeshwar temple is a 17th Century carved temple at the entrance of the town. The family deity of Nagar Brahmins, who were once a prominent community in Vadnagar. The temple's inner sanctum houses a Shiva linga said to have self-emerged (swayambhu). From the roof of the sanctum a massive shikhar soars high into the sky. Facing east, the temple is enclosed by a high wall topped by three circular domes interspersed with flat stretches in the Indo-Saracenic tradition.The exterior of the temple is exquisitely ornamented with figures of the nine planets, musicians, evocative dancing apsaras, regent deities, the chief gods of the Hindu pantheon, scenes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata, and varied animal and floral motifs. The premises also have an ancient Kashivishveshvara Shiva temple, a Swaminarayan temple and two Jain temples.

Dholavira: Dholavira site, an ancient metropolitan city in Gujarat has been voted as one of the Seven Wonders of India. Dholavira located in Kutch, in Gujarat was an Indus Valley settlement known for its sophisticated urban planning and architecture. Dating back to 2900 BC, all the buildings are almost exclusively built out of brick. Dholavira has sophisticated water conservation systems, possibly the oldest in the world.

Champaner-Pavagadh: Champaner-Pavagadh is promoted as World Heritage site with developments on move as modern tourism destination. GoG promotes tourism to Champaner-Pavagadh site along with other tour packages such as travel spots at Nimetabag, the Azwa lake, Jambughoda Sanctuary and Dhaboi. Pavagadh along with Champaner and Machi is a UNESCO world heritage site. This site reflects grand historical confluence, displaying 1,200 years of history and culture. It is believed to bear testimony to the Indian Puranic ages, the Rajput saga, the glory of the reign of the Marathas, the Islamic influences and finally lays proof to the British occupation within its remains. The 15th Century Muslim influence as muslim period began with Muhammad Begada defeating the Patai Raval clan that was ruling the area, and strategically moving his capital from Ahmedabad to the Champaner site. Gateway to Panchmahal, 46 kms away from Vadodara (Baroda), it is a tribal area populated predominantly by the Bhils. The government has granted many concessions and offers subsidies to the new industries coming up in this area.

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Historical Place Vijay Vilas Palace Mandvi ( Guajrat )

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Historical Place Vijay Vilas Palace Mandvi ( Guajrat )

Vijay Vilas Palace Mandvi

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Mandvi is a beautiful city and a municipality in the district of Kutch in Gujarat. Mandvi was earlier popular as the Paris of Kutch. This is because the Maharajas of Kutch made this place their summer resort because of its pleasant climate. With its rich traditional history, a tour to Mandvi is a must on your visit to the forts and monuments in Gujarat. The Vijay Vilas Palace in Mandvi is one of the best examples of the city’s glamorous historical background. The Vijay Vilas Palace rises from a multi-acre estate along the coast near the town. This palace of His Highness Maharao Vijay Singhji, who ruled over Kutch in the 1940s, is an eclectic blend of architectural styles. Umbrella-domes like those seen in palaces of Bengal, cupolas that would not look out of place in Mughal buildings, jarokhas and cusp-arches like those seen in Rajput palaces of Rajasthan, Victorian Gothic arches and classical columns make up the ensemble. Yet the architects were skilled enough to make the entire complex look harmonious. Mandvi’s Vijay Vilas Palace stands majestically amidst the landscaped and beautifully manicured gardens watered by a number of water channels and equally impressive marble fountains. The palace is a brilliant exemplification of Rajput architecture. One look at the palace and it won’t take the knowledgeable ones to understand that there is much similarity between the Vijay Vilas Palace, Mandvi and those of the Orcha and Datia palaces. Some of the noteworthy features of the palace comprise of central dome supported by pillars, the windows graced with colored glasses, the intricate and exquisite window carvings, the bastions at the corners and the extended porch. Another aspect that makes this place such a hot favorite for the tourists is the private beach that features air-conditioned and tented accommodation. If you claim to be a beach lover, you can’t possibly ignore the appeal of the beach that boasts of a pristine and untainted beauty. One of the reasons for this is the location of Mandvi i.e. on the banks of the River Rukmavati, near Gulf of Kutch in India. Initially, Mandvi was a fortified town and was enclosed within the fort walls. With time, the walls have disappeared, leaving behind a bastion on the southwest which acts as a lighthouse. During its glorious times, it served as an important trade center. Vijay vilas palace, erected in the 1940s, with splendid architectural features- umbrella domes and cupolas of the Rajasthani and Bengali styles consort with Gothic arches and Baroque features! The impressive palace is now open to visitors who can see the paintings and trophies inside, and enjoy views of the huge grounds to the sea, from the terrace.

Location info:

Address:Vijay Vilas Palace Mandvi,Kutch,Gujrat,India

District: Kutch

Nearest City:Bhuj

Language: Gujarati, Hindi, and local dialects like Kutchi

Best time to visit: November to April

Climate/Weather:

Weather of Kutch is tropical monsoon with an average annual rainfall of approximately 14 inches. In Summer temperature can reach up to 48°c. In Winter temperature ranges from 12 °c to 27 °c.

History:

Vijay Vilas Palace is a royal palace set in the middle of well laid gardens with water channels and marble fountains. The architect and craftsmen from Jaipur designed and constructed the palace in 1920 AD.his credit for the design of the palace goes to the indigenous architects and craftsmen of Jaipur.

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Interesting things to Visit:

Bandhni Bazaar: Mandvi is known for the production of its famous Bandhani (tie-dye) and other country crafts. Kasi Vishvanath Beach: Kasi Vishvanath Beach, Salaya: This is another beach near Mandvi. It derives its name from a Shiv temple nearby. Mandvi Traditional Ship Building: Mandvi was originally a fortified town having a fort wall of about 8m high and 1.2m wide stone masonry. The fort had several gateways and 25 bastions; but at present, most of the wall has disappeared. The bastion on the southwest is largest and acts as a lighthouse. Rukmavati Bridge: The bridge on the Rukmavati River was built in 1883; it is the longest existing structure of its kind in India today. Shyamji Krishna Verma Smarak: The smarak(monument) is located near Lohana Mahajan Wadi. Shyamji Krishna Verma was a scholar and freedom fighter. He established India House in Britain to support Indian student going UK for studying, eventually India house become a foreign hub of nationalist activity for freedom of India. Shyamji Krishna Verma was born in Mandvi. Topansar Lake: Sitting in the heart of the city, this lake forms and important landmark as well as a source of water to the city. Vijay Vilas Palace: The center of attractions at Mandvi is the Vijay Vilas Palace, a Royal abode set in the middle of well-laid gardens with water channels and marble fountains. The architect and craftsmen from Jaipur designed and constructed the palace in 1920 AD. The palace has all the elements of Rajput architecture and draws largely on the plan of palaces of Orchha and Datia. The central high dome on the pillars, the Bengal domes on the sides, the windows with coloured glass, carved stone "jalis", domed bastions at the corners, extended porch and other exquisitely stone-carved elements, make the palace worth visiting. The Vijay Vilas Palace has its own private beach which offers air-conditioned tented accommodation. Being private with conditional access it is a must visit for all beach lovers who want to enjoy their solitude and admire its eco-friendly priestine beauty.For these reasons, this palace has been used as the setting in many Hindi films and has now become a popular tourist destination. Getting there View in map Wind Farms: There are a number of windmills on the Mandvi beach, engaged in the generation of power from wind energy.

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How to reach?

Nearest Railway Station:Bhuj railway station

Nearest Airport:Bhuj is connected by air with Mumbai and Ahmedabad. The Indian Airlines is Jet Airways have daily flights to Mumbai.

Road Transport:The Kutch Mandvi beach is well connected to all the important cities and other beach resorts in the region. Local transport largely consists of non-metered auto rickshaws.

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Lakhpat Fort: Tomb in Lakhpat Fort, Lakhpat, Kutch, Gujarat Lakhpat is the last town situated at the western end of India, on the India-Pakistan border, at the junction of Kori Creek and Rann of Kutch. Lakhpat probably, derives its name from the prosperous maritime trade which generated a daily income of one Lakh (1,00,000) Kori, an old curency of Kutch State. Another legend says that it was founded by Rao Lakha, so it is named Lakhpat. Lakhpat is fortified town with high walls, several gates and bastions made out of hard stone. After a short period of prosperity, Lakhpat lost is maritime signfincance in 1851 AD, when the Sindhu river changed its course. Once a thriving town with population of 15,000 is today a deserted town with only few families livign here. Narayan Sarovar Temple: Narayan Sarovar means the Lake of Narayan, a name for Vishnu. There are actually five sacred lakes here. A temple complex is located on one of these. Narayan Sarovar is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for orthodox Hindus. The architecture is ancient and awe-inspiring. Narayan Sarovar in Kutch is the most ancient and pious place for Hindus. It is one of the five holy ponds in India. In this place there are temples of Shri Trikamraiji, Laxminarayan, Govardhannathji, Dwarkanath, Adinarayan, Ranchodraiji and Laxmiji. Maharaj Shri Deshalji's Queen had built these temples. Devotee from all over India come to worship the lords here. Narayan Sarovar Temple, Kutch, Gujarat Bhadreshwar Jain Temple: Bhadreshwar Jain Temple in Kutch There are a number of temples built by Jain followers in Kutch. The Bhadreshwar temple, one of the most ancient temples situated in Bhadrawati, considered a very holy place is one such. Bhadrawati was ruled by King Sidhsen in 449 B.C (according to the Hindu calendar) who renovated the place. Later it was ruled by The Solankies who were Jains, and they changed the name to Bhadreshwar. Then in 1315, a great famine struck Kutch, after which the place was renovated by Jagadusha. Near the village of Jalvana, at Koday Bohter Jinalaya is Jain pilgrim's holy place. There are 72 statues of Jain Gods. The main God here is Prabhu Aadeswarji. The divine statue is 73 inches tall. Not only Jains but also people of all religions from all over India and abroad come and visit this temple. Koteshwar: In the district of Lakhpat is situated the temple of Koteshwar which is a holy place of pilgrimage in Kutch. There is an ancient story attached with it. They say that King Ravana wanted to be immortal and did tapasya of God Shiva. Lord Shiva gifted him with Ling which he could worship and become immortal. But in arrogance he dropped the ling, which on touching the ground turned into a thousand Lings. King Ravana could not recognize the original ling, and so the boon was lost. There were a thousand lings at that place so the Gods of heaven decided to build this temple and name it Koteshwar. Anjar: Anjar which is famous for the Shrine of Jesal and Toral, the folklore duo where in the tough out law Jesal was chastised by Toral, a Kachchhi Woman is also a centre of fairs. Kandla Port: Kandla Port, a national port, is one of the eleven most important ports of India. This port is situated on Kandla stream. The first investigation of this stream was undertaken by the British Royal India Navy in 1851 and a detailed survey done in 1922. This port is developed by Joint project of Maharao Shree Khengarji-III and British Government in the 19th century. Standard dry cargo treatment capacity of Kandla Port is 24,000 metric tons per day. Kandla Port, Kutch, Gujarat. The port is under Ministry of Commerce and is managed by a Port Trust with a Chairman as its head. The Kandla Port Trust is run by a board of trustees. There is an administrator - representative of the ministry of Commerce - appointed for the management a free trade zone known as the Kandla Free Trade Zone placed near the port where hundreds of small and international companies are sited also. Owing to fast progress of Kandla port close city like Gandhidham also developed fast. Mandavi Port: Mandavi Port, Kutch, Gujarat. Mandvi Port is developed by Maharao Shree Khengarji-I in 1580 A.D. The kings of Kutch called the commercial people for development of Mandvi. According to Millburn (a writer), Mandvi is one of the great port of Kutch. There is a large amount of ships in Mandvi. Mandvi Port has its individual history. This port is not in much progress now but many boats and ships are made here nowadays. Today, Mandvi is known for its port and sea. Mundra Port: Mundra Port is situated almost 10 Kms far from Mundra city. There are two ports: (1) Old Port (2) Adani Port. These ports are used the whole year. Today, these ports have much traffic of many large ships and steamers of world. These ports have a very bright future. Many people come from other states to work here. Mundra is also known for dry date 'Kharek'. Kharek is exported to the other states. Mudra Port in Kutch Jakhau Port: Jakhau Port in Kutch Jakhau Port is also one of the oldest ports of Kutch. Today, this port is only used for fisher men. Jakhau Port has its own importance. This is a very beautiful Port of Kutch. There is a centre for coastguard and water department of B.S.F. in Jakhau Port. Dholavira: Above all the Harappan sites, the site of Dholavira nearby known as Kotada, in the Khadir island of Kutch stands separately. It is memorable for its wonderful planning and vastness of area and deposit. Currently, we can say that it is one of the two largest arrangements in India and the fourth or fifth largest in the subcontinent. The others arrangements are: Mohenjo-daro, Harappa, Gharo Bhiro (all in Pakistan) and Rakhigarhi (in India). Dholavira, Kutch, Gujarat.Dholavira enjoys the exclusive characteristic of elastic a dedication of ten large sized signs of the Harappan script that is indeed the oldest sign-board of the world. A variety of used funerals structures is yet another feature of greater than importance throwing new light on the socio-religious beliefs by this means representative the presence of compound national groups in the Indus population of Dholavira.

Nearest Petrol Pump:

Petrol Pump:Mandvi, Kutch,Gujrat,India

Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation:

Hotel Mahir Palace:Bhid Bazar,Mandvi,Kutch,Gujrat,India

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Help Line/Phone Number:

Police Station:100

Nearest Hospital: Trivedi Hospital:Mandvi Kutch, Gujarat Dr. Kanti Harji Ramjiyani's Hospital, Mandvi,kutch.

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Links:www.mandvibeach.com

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