Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Jay somnath

This temple somnath is a great architectural example of Hindu temples. The peak is called the ' shikhara'. This roof is also know as the ' steeple' or ' dome'. The temple faces the east and has a big central hall with there entrances. It has richly carved doorways. The endless pillars are called ' stumbhas'.  They make the it look spectacular. 

There is a flag on the tallest peak of the temple we can also see carved domes The whole structure looks enchanting and majestic This temple is near the sea. 

RANI ki VAAV

The Rani ki vaav was built by Cheen Udayamati, the window of king Bhimdev I After the death of king Bhimdev - 1, Udayamati took up the project for sdving the problem of patan. 
she got the vaav constructed between 1022 and 1063 AD. Rani ki vaav is a seven - storyed structure it is 64 meters long, 20 meters wide and 27 meters deep 

In february, 2013,  Asi nominated this vaav for the world, Heritage  list it got recognition by the UNESCO

Saturday, October 28, 2017

Champaner - pavagdh

Pavagadh along with champaner and machi is 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, bear Rajput saga,  the Maratha rule the Islamic influences and finally the British occupation within its remains. 

Vadngar

Vadngar is famous for its torans and Hatkeshwar temple. Torans are a pair of 12th century columns supporting an arch, about 40 feel tall, built in red yellow sandstone, just north of the walled town. 

The Hatkeshwar tample is a 17th century carved temple at the entrance of the town. The shiva Ling is said to have self - emerged (swayambhu). 

Hriday Kunj

It is the place where Gandhiji lived in the sabarmati ashram in Ahmadabad. There is a library, a prayer ground and a museum near Hridaya kunj. 

Friday, October 27, 2017

Adalaj vaav

Adalaj is a village 18 kms to the north of Ahmedabad the vaav (step - well) 

          at Adalaj derives its name from 

The lady patron, Rida, wife of the vaghela chief, virsinh, who built it in the 15th or century AD. 

Rudra Mahal ( siddhpur)

It was built as an honour to mahadev, by the first solanki king of Gujarat, mulraj construction of the Rudra Mahal started probably in 933AD and took 175 years to complete. 

Kirti Mandir

It is 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. 

Sun Temple , Modhera :

It is a temple dedicated to the surya  - the sun God. It is 102 km from Ahmadabad it was built in 1026 AD by king Bhimdev of the solanki dynasty the temple was so designed that First rays of the sun fell on the image of surya, the sun God, at the time of equinox es 

Lothal :

It is an archeological site discovered by ASI in the ruins of Lothal, valley civilization. It is an excellent example of town planning. 

Jay somnath

This temple somnath is a great architectural example of Hindu temples. The peak is called the ' shikhara'. This roof is also kno...