The Amreli Rajmahal was constructed by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in 1892 as his residence. This two-storey palace features magnificent windows. In its early days, it hosted ‘Lok Durbar’ gatherings when Amreli was part of the Baroda State. In later years, the palace also served as government offices. A bronze statue of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III proudly stands in front…
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Tucked behind a quiet compound wall in a bustling corner of Vadodara lies the historic Raopura Shala Number Ek. Built in 1884-85, this architectural gem exemplifies the Neoclassical style that flourished in the city during its construction. Not only is the building significant for its design, featuring elegant semicircular arches, Doric columns, and classical cornices, but it also holds a…
It was in good old days too, when one can actually make space for Vadodara’s iconic places in their homes ! Monuments like Palace Gate, Nyay Mandir, Mandvi gate etc. can be taken home or can be gifted, as all these are available as medals, mementoes or in metal form as shields. Pawaskar family has been converting monuments into metal…
This building, known as Public Office was erected in 1882 AD (VS 1939) by Mr Fardunji Rustomji. The building earlier housed district court & is known as Srimant Sarkar Sayajirao Gaekwad Building which was constructed in the year & is considered to be monument of Gaekwad regime. Earlier in this building, other Government offices were functioning.
Established by Dattatray Mujumdar, in house of Mujumdar no Wada at Raopura area, Narayan Guru Talim was registered as full-fledged akhada in 1880, during the rule of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III. Shrimant Dattatraya Chintaman alias Abasaheb Mujumdar of Baroda and his consort, S. S. Akkasaheb Mujumdar, have made an extraordinary contribution to the Indian Nation with their ten-volume Encyclopedia of…
Established on May 1, 1908, Laxminath Vyayam Mandir was founded by Shri Chhotubhai Purani and Shri Ambubhai Purani, both of whom were students of Shri Maharshi Arvind (also known as Aurobindo Ghosh) at Baroda College (now The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda). Located in the narrow lanes of Bajwada, this renowned akhada was created by the Purani brothers, who were…
ગુજરાતમાં મરાઠાઓએ આક્રમણ કરી બાબી સુલતાનો પાસેથી વડોદરા કબજે કર્યું અને ગાયકવાડી શાસનની સ્થાપના થઈ એ પછી ગણપતરાવ ગાયકવાડના સમયે વડોદરા કેવું હતું. એનું વર્ણન કરતો ગરબો કોઈ અજ્ઞાત કવિએ ઈ. સ. ૧૮૪૭ – ૧૮૫૬ પછી રચ્યો હતો. એ સમયના વડોદરાની માહિતી પ્રાપ્ત થાય છે. ગરબામાં આવતાં નામોની આગળ નંબર મૂકવામાં આવ્યાં છે એમની સમજુતી ગરબાની નીચે આપી છે… ધન્ય…
Located amidst the concrete jungle along Piramitar Road is Chhoti Bibi’s Hazira, commonly known as ‘Chhotiya no Haziro’. Built during the reign of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad II, this Hazira belongs to a dancing lady of his court. Legend has it that Chhoti Bibi herself commissioned the tomb during her lifetime with the intention of being interred there after completing the…
Vadodara city is full of traffic islands installed with a lot of sculptures. Most of these were made by the local artists and sponsored by the industries of Baroda. Vad Circle Vad Circle is situated on the road connecting Nizampura to Channi. The prominent sculpture at this location, crafted by local artist Nagji Patel, was commissioned by IPCL. Made from…
In the mid-19th century, Baroda witnessed a shift from traditional medical practices involving vaidyas and hakims to the adoption of European medicine and doctors. This transition led to the construction of bungalows for the use of these new medical professionals. Among them was the Head Nurse’s bungalow, built in 1916 behind the Yavteshwar Mahadev Temple. Architectural Features The Head Nurse’s…