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…
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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…
Located in the Dandia Bazaar area of Baroda, Shree Jummadada Vyayam Mandir, commonly known as the “Temple of Physical Education,” has a rich history rooted in the revival of Indian martial arts. Founded by Jummadada in approximately 1853, the institute began as a modest Akhada (gymnasium) in the Warasia area. With the support of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, Jummadada transformed…
Today, the site of what was once Aggad, the grand battle arena, is now occupied by the Gaurav Housing Society behind the Bhaddar/Bhadra Kacheri. Historians believe that this battle arena has been a significant part of the Bhadra locality for nearly 700 years. Dating back to the 15th century, during the rule of Sultan Muhammad Begda, who was a patron…
Situated in one of the corners of the old city, Bhaddar also known as Bhadra Kacheri is located in the area near Pani Gate, Vadodara. Now just a ghost of a building, this was the first known residence of the Gaekwads. Some trace the existence of this building, to the end of the 17th century, while others trace it further back…