Archive for May, 2011
Ghatlodia A Locality In Western Ahmedabad
Ghatlodia A Locality In Western Ahmedabad The largely residential area of Ghatlodia is located at the western outskirts of the Ahmedabad City. Ranna Park Bus Stand is located in Ghatlodia and is used by the residents to travel across the Ahmedabad City using the Gujarat State Transport Buses. The two major residential colonies falling under [...]
Ellis Bridge A Locality In Western Ahmedabad
Ellis Bridge A Locality In Western Ahmedabad Located along the banks of the Sabarmati River in Ahmadabad, Ellis Bridge is an amalgamation of a myriad number of hospitals, residential settlements as well as educational institutions.Some of the residential colonies located in Ellis Bridge include Maharashtra, Navkunj and Krishnakunj. Some very prestigious educational institutions are also [...]
Ambawadi A Locality In Western Ahmedabad
Ambawadi A Locality In Western Ahmedabad The residential colony of Ambawadi is located in the western part of the city of Ahmedabad. The localities located near Ambawadi include Punita, Niyojan Nagar, Mehta Park, Swaraj Nagar, Parimal, Panchvati and Brahman Mitra Mandal. C.N. Vidya Vihar Institute is a famous educational establishment located in Ambawadi. Panchvati Garden [...]
Sidi Bashir Mosque, Ahmedabad
One of the very coveted monuments of Ahmedabad is that of the Sidi Bashirs mosque. The mosque is located outside the Sarangpur gate. This mosque is famous for its shaking minarets or otherwise known as Jhulta minars. Every minaret of this mosque comprises of three storeys, and each of the storeys is girdled by stone [...]
Sarkhej Roza
One of the most graceful architectural constructions, which catches the eye for the utilization of pierced stone frameworks with no presence of arches is he Sarkhej Roza. Sarkhej Roza are the tombs of Emperor Mehmud Shah Beguda, his queen and the Muslim saint, Saint Ahmed Khattu Baksh. The sensitive atmosphere of the place makes it [...]
Sardar Patel Stadium
Sardar Patel Stadium,also known to be the Motera Stadium is one of the leadingCricketstadiumsofthe countrysituated in Motera locality ofthe city of Ahmedabad. Due to its location, the sports ground is frequently called theMotera Stadiumto keep away from confusion with one morestadium using the same namein the locality of Navrangpura of Ahmedabad. The Sardar Patel stadium [...]
Sabarmati Ashram
The Sabarmati Ashram, also known to be the Gandhi Ashram previously, is located next to the Sabarmati River. This place was known to be the nerve center with regards to the movement of Indian Freedom. The beautiful complex of the ashram with the big and shady trees provides a calm recluse from the otherwise loud [...]
Rani Sipri Mosque
The city of Ahmedabad is known for the various mosques and other attractions, out of which the mosques are the most prominent. In 1514, this small mosque was built, which is located a little south-eastern region from the centre. The mosque is as well known as the Masjid-e-Nagira or the ‘jewel of a mosque’. This [...]
Rani Rupmati Mosque
This mosque is very popularly known to be as Masjid-e-Nagina. This mosque is the most beautiful jewel of Ahmedabad. The mosque also serves as a very stylish pause between Rani Sipri’s and Achut Kuki’s mosque. Entrances on the sides of the mosque open out to the windows of the balcony on each side. They end [...]
RakshaBandhan
India is a country of festivals. This is a country where one can find festivals in almost every month. Relationships form an integral part of the rich cultural heritage of the country. Both consanguinal and affinal kinship are given equal importance and there is a festival to celebrate all sorts of relationship. One such festival [...]