Sunday, January 18, 2015

Bhavnagar, the Land of the Gohils

Bhavnagar (State: Gujarat) situated at a distance of 177 km from Ahmedabad. It came into existence in 1724 by Bhavsinhji Gohil, and the city was named after its founder and ruler. The former princely state of Bhavnagar was also known as Gohilwad; "Land of the Gohils" 



It is an important city for trade with many large and small scale industries.  We reached this place in the late evening. The places of interest that I have visited before living the city next day morning are:

Other places of interest nearby are:

35 comments:

  1. Just a lovely place to visit !
    Greetings

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  2. Hello Rajesh, looks like an interesting city to visit.. Wonderful photos.. Have a happy week!

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  3. Always so interesting to view your tour :)

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  4. Looks great - that temple is huge!

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  5. Thank you for this lovely glimpse into your world.

    Have a great week.

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  6. Anonymous10:58

    Nice architecture..Nice captured.

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  7. That's a beautiful temple.
    Looks like an interesting place.

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  8. Nice to read about the place. Thanks for sharing!

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  9. There is hardly anyone in these photos it looks very peaceful or were you just lucky with your photos?
    Have a happy week Rajesh!
    Wren x

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  10. Those are very attractive buildings. The city doesn't look very busy but perhaps that's because you were up and about in the early morn. :)

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  11. Another interesting and beautifully illustrated post!

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  12. Palitana Jain temples and the ruins at Lothal are great places to visit.

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  13. Ancient spots have such a special beauty...

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  14. A wonderful and interesting place as always, Rajesh!! Thanks for sharing!! Hope you have a good week!!

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  15. Anonymous10:47

    What fascinating history.

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  16. must have a lot of history.

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  17. I'm very fond of Bhavnagar.

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  18. Anonymous12:58

    nice one :)

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  19. Wonderful photos, beautiful temples!

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  20. Certainly an interesting place to visit. And lovely photos too.

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  21. We always learn something new in ABC Wednesday.
    Denise ABC Team

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  22. Good that you're in a BIG country, with many treasures!

    ROG, ABCW

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  23. As usual such wonderful pictures of the beautiful old buildings in your coutry.

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  24. You have something unique for each letter. Always interesting

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  25. Great photos of an interesting place.

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  26. Looks like an interesting place to visit.

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  27. cute bird and very neat ruins!

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  28. Anonymous03:03

    It looks like an important historic place.

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  29. Is that Akshardham temple?

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  30. No, that is Takhteshwar Temple.

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  31. I just knew of Bhavnagari gathiya :)
    Nice post!

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  32. Nice architecture..Nice captured.

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