Gangaikondacholapuram: .32 kms. The great monument at this place is known as the second Brihadishawara temple. It was established by Rajendra son of Raja Raja Chola, to commemorate his victorious march to east India upto the Ganga river. This huge temple is a treasure house of Chola art and sculpture…. Continue reading
Tirubhuvanam: 8 kms. This place is famous for its temple of Shiva dedicated to Kamahareshwara, said to have been built by Kulottunga Chola. Modelled after the Chola shrines at Thanjavur, it is believed to have been constructed to commemorate a victory in war. The Shiva Linga in the sanctum is… Continue reading
Swamimalai: 6 kms. Situated to the west of Kumbakonam is a shrine on a hillock dedicated to Subramanya, locally called as Swaminatha. He is said to have initiated his father into Pranava Manthra. It many be noted that importance is given here to Subramanya as his temple is on the… Continue reading
RAJKOT Wankaner: Wankaner draws its name from the natural aspect associated to the site ofthe town, and is situated on a bend of the Machchhu River. About 50 km from Rajkot, on the way to Kutch, is the Palace of Wankaner, now converted into a heritage hotel. Built in 1907,… Continue reading
Surat is one of the prominent trading centers in India since ancient times. The district has its administrative headquarters in Surat city. The existence of this city can be traced back to the Vedic age. The East India Company shifted its trading port to Bombay, which caused Surat to lose… Continue reading
Vadodara (Baroda) Vadodara or Baroda is located southeast of Ahmedabad. Prior to independence, the city served as the capital of the princely Gaekwad state. It is an important cultural center of India, housing art galleries and museums. The prominent tourist attractions are the museum, indo-saracenic palace, beautiful Tambekar Wada and… Continue reading
Gandhinagar Named after Mahatma Gandhi, who was born and brought up in Gujarat, Gandhinagar is India’s second planned city after Chandigarh. Gandhinagar, 32 km northeast on the west bank of the Sabarmati River, was created as a new capital, replacing Ahmedabad. The main tourist attractions in and around Gandhinagar are… Continue reading
Modhera: Modhera is famous for its Sun Temple, built by King Bhimdev I in 1026 and 1027 AD, which appears to be the replica of the Konark temple in Orissa. As at Somnath, this temple despite ruined by Mahmud of Ghazni, retains its charm. The temple architecture was designed in such… Continue reading
Ahmedabad (Amdavad) Ahmedabad is Gujarat’s major city and it is a harmonious blend of ancient heritage and a vibrant present. The city gained prominence as the commercial capital of Gujarat in 1960. The city’s astonishing and eventful past and glorious present is embodied in its rich kaleidoscope of history, art… Continue reading
Gujarat, the westernmost state of India, is home to the Gujarati speaking people. The state comprises major sites of the Indus Valley Civilisation, like Lothal and Dholavira. Visit Gujarat and you will discover centuries of history. Gujarat is unparalleled in its geological and topographical landscape. From volcanic rock formations to… Continue reading