Tucked away behind a courtyard, the Jumma (Jama) Masjid is an ancient mosque located near Mandvi, Baroda. Built in 1461 A.D. during the Sultanate period, it has a rich historical legacy. The mosque was later renovated and the current building was completed with the aid of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in 1912 A.D. The Mosque The mosque’s construction was overseen…
The Bhimnath Mahadev Temple, situated in Akota (formerly known as Ankottaka), holds a significant place in the history of the region. This site is recognized as the location of the earliest human settlement along the Vishwamitri River, dating back nearly 2,200 years. According to renowned archaeologist V. H. Sonawane, the origins of the city can be traced to the pavement…
It is said that this Temple is treasury of 200+ Secco Paintings. This Secco Paintings contains rare paintings of Lord Vishnu’s Dashavtar, Ramayana and MahaBharat etc. The Temple stands erected on 16 big Pillars.
Nestled gracefully along the ghats of the Vishwamitri River, the Kamnath Mahadev Temple stands as a testament to Baroda’s rich cultural and architectural heritage & is part of Navnath temples. Built in the early 19th century, this historic temple is a significant relic from the era of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad I, who, along with his brother Fatehsinhrao Gaekwad, played a…
As a part of a 200 year old tradition, a procession or ‘Vithhalnathji ni Palki’ or ‘Vitthalnathji Varghodo’ as it is known in the local terms, is taken out from Vitthalnathji Temple every year on the occasion of Devpodhi (Shayani) Ekadashi (agiyaras) & Dev Uthi Agiyaras. Significance : The procession or the occasion signifies the start of a four month…
The city of Vadodara, as we know it today, is a reflection of the vision and legacy of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III. His dream was to create a city that was educated, industrialized, and culturally vibrant – a source of pride for its residents and the nation. The Significance of 2012 for Vadodara The year 2012 was particularly special as…
Since 1982, Vadodara has been graced annually by the Rath Yatra, also known as the Festival of Chariots. This significant event is organized by the ISKCON Temple (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) and showcases a rich tapestry of devotion and tradition. Historical Background The Rath Yatra in Vadodara began in 1982, led by Mahant Jasumatinandan Dasji of the ISKCON temple….
The ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) Temple is a serene haven located near the Hari Nagar Market on Gotri Road, Vadodara. Established in 1999, it is dedicated to Radha Krishna, along with Lord Jagannath, Lord Balbhadra, Subhadra, and Gaura Nitai. Temple Precinct The temple complex is expansive, featuring the main temple surrounded by lush gardens and ashrams for men,…
Standing solitary on the eastern side of the Old Bridge over the Vishwamitri River is an ornate Chhatri. This structure was commissioned by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in memory of his biological father, Kashirao Gaekwad. My Father Although Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III was permitted to meet his biological father Kashirao only about once a month, he held immense love and…
Nestled within the expansive gardens of the Lukshmi Vilas Palace compound stands the tomb of Alam Sayed, also revered as “Ghode ka Pir” (the saint of horses). Alam Sayed, a 15th-century Sufi saint, was an adviser to Sultan Muzaffar Shah II of Gujarat. Legend and Offerings: Local legend holds that Alam Sayed’s horse was buried nearby, beneath a tree adorned…