Location: Ahmedabad
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Founded in the 15th century, Ahmedabad is the largest city in the state of Gujrat. The city is a vibrant business district and rising centre of education, information technology and scientific industries. Divided in two - the old city and the new city; The city offers different moods right from the hustle-bustle of C.G. Road in the heart of Ahmedabad to the quite retreat of of the Sabarmati Ashram. Ahmedabad enjoys a thriving cultural tradition, being the centre of Gujarati cultural activities and diverse traditions of different ethnic and religious communities. Popular celebrations and observances include Uttarayan - an annual kite-flying day on 14 January and the nine nights of Navratri - celebrated with people performing Garba - the folk dance of Gujarat - at venues across the city.
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1. Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kalupur
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4.5 based on 212 reviews
This temple is the first temple of the Swaminarayan sect to have been built. In 1822, the land was given by the British government to do so, and Swaminarayan himself entrusted the responsibility for the construction of the temple to Ananandanand Swami. The temple is carved in Burmese teak, and every arch and bracket is painted with bright colors, a defining characteristic of Swaminarayan temples everywhere. There are several idols installed by Swaminarayan himself, as well as a display of some of his personal items and sculptures. In the adjoining haveli, there are quarters for pilgrims of the sect, a special section for women, and an area where ceremonies and teaching sessions are held for women only. Located near Kalupur in the eastern part of the old city, the Swaminarayan Temple is a splash of color in the midst of the city’s grey and is also the starting point for the Heritage Walk through the pols of the old city.
Reviewed By vsms400 - Una, India
Temple is well designed and the oldest swaminarayan temple. A temple with accomodations for the visiting people in case of need. Idols are beautifully designed
2. Ambapur Step Well
3. Lothal
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4.0 based on 182 reviews
Reviewed By dushnath - Vadodara, India
3000 years old port with artificial zatty to allow catamaran crafts to let safe Holt in old sea farring route to India.......the location has local meseum explaining Maritime place of India in world...... partly restored mint,streets, housing, bathing facilities makes a point about indus valley civilization.......one must have patience to feel very old throbbing pulse of old civilization.
