Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, Maharaja of Baroda State from 1875 to 1939, was a transformative leader who significantly modernized the state. His reforms spanned various sectors, including education, industry, and agriculture. A notable project during his reign was the establishment of a tramway system in Baroda. This initiative was part of his broader vision to enhance public transport and urban…
July 2024
It was at Baroda’s Kalabhavan that the Father of Indian Cinema, Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, also known as Dadasaheb Phalke, made history with his first full-length film ‘Raja Harishchandra’ in 1913. Phalke enrolled in Kalabhavan in 1891 after graduating from the J.J. School of Arts in Bombay. The Principal of Kalabhavan, T.K. Gajjar, recognized Phalke’s talent early on and imparted the…
Pendawala Duliram Ratanlal Sharma, an iconic establishment nestled in Vadodara’s historic Jambubet area. For over 162 years, this renowned store has captivated locals and visitors alike with its signature offering: Mathura Peda, affectionately known as Duliram Penda locally. Founded in 1862 by brothers Duliram and Maharam Sharma, who migrated from a village near the Rajasthan-Mathura border, the shop quickly gained…
In the serene town of Mehsana, Gujarat, nestled amidst tales of divine grace and timeless devotion, stands the revered Bahucharaji Temple. Legend speaks of its origins dating back over 180 years, rooted in the vow of Manaji Rao Gaekwad, a noble of the Baroda State, who sought solace and healing within its sacred precincts. The Origin of the Temple In the…