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Victory Tower in Ahmedabad (detail).
Ahmedabad is the largest city in Gujarat and the sixth largest city in India with a population of almost 5 million. The city is also sometimes called Karnavati , an older name and as Amdavad in colloquial Gujarati .
Ahmedabad is the administrative center of Ahmedabad District , and was the former capital of Gujarat State from 1960 to 1970 , when Gandhinagar replaced it.
The city was founded in the 15th century by Sultan Ahmed Shah on the Sabarmati river , and served as capital of the Sultanate of Gujarat. The historic center of Ahmedabad is presently a thriving business district.
The main mosque in Ahmedabad is the Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque). This photograph is of part of the colonnade which surrounds the huge courtyard on three sides. The mosque was commissioned by Ahmed Shah I for his private use and was completed in 1424. The yellow sandstone building incorporates material from demolished Hindu and Jain temples. Unfortunately, it is now overlooked by some extremely ugly modern buildings.
The Hutheesingh Jain Temple in Ahmedabad (Gujarat).
Decorative elements.
The Hutheesingh Jain Temple - built outside the Delhi Gate in 1850 by a rich Jain merchant. The Hutheesing temple is the best known of Ahmedabad's many ornate Jain temples.
Jainism is one of the oldest religions that originated in India. Jains believe that every soul is divine and has the potential to achieve God-consciousness. Any soul which has conquered its own inner enemies and achieved the state of supreme being is called jina (Conqueror or Victor). Jainism is the path to achieve this state.
Ahmedabad is the largest city in Gujarat and the sixth largest city in India with a population of almost 5 million. The city is also sometimes called Karnavati, an older name and as Amdavad in colloquial Gujarati . Ahmedabad is the administrative center of Ahmedabad District , and was the former capital of Gujarat State from 1960 to 1970 , when Gandhinagar replaced it. The city was founded in the 15th century by Sultan Ahmed Shah on the Sabarmati river , and served as capital of the Sultanate of Gujarat. The historic center of Ahmedabad is presently a thriving business district.
The Hutheesingh Jain Temple in Ahmedabad (Gujarat).
Decorative elements.
The Hutheesingh Jain Temple - built outside the Delhi Gate in 1850 by a rich Jain merchant. The Hutheesing temple is the best known of Ahmedabad's many ornate Jain temples.
Jainism is one of the oldest religions that originated in India. Jains believe that every soul is divine and has the potential to achieve God-consciousness. Any soul which has conquered its own inner enemies and achieved the state of supreme being is called jina (Conqueror or Victor). Jainism is the path to achieve this state.
Ahmedabad is the largest city in Gujarat and the sixth largest city in India with a population of almost 5 million. The city is also sometimes called Karnavati, an older name and as Amdavad in colloquial Gujarati . Ahmedabad is the administrative center of Ahmedabad District , and was the former capital of Gujarat State from 1960 to 1970 , when Gandhinagar replaced it. The city was founded in the 15th century by Sultan Ahmed Shah on the Sabarmati river , and served as capital of the Sultanate of Gujarat. The historic center of Ahmedabad is presently a thriving business district.
The Jami Masjid in Ahmedabad.
The Jami Masjid of Ahmedabad is one of the biggest and oldest mosques of India, built by a Bahmani ruler Ahmed Shah I (1411-1442), the founder of Ahmedabad, in 1423. One of the major tourist attractions of Gujarat, Jami Masjid is known for its fine and amazing architecture. The Mosque has a total of 260 pillars supporting 15 domes at different elevations. The ami Masjid also had tall minarets, which were destroyed in an earthquake.
Centered on a spacious 75 x 66 meters marble courtyard with entrances on three sides - west, south and north, the Jami Mosque is regarded as one of the most superb and imposing structures of its class in the world. The architecture of the Jami Mosque shows distinctive Hindu and Jain influence, clearly visible on the decorations of walls and the niches of the mosque. One of the distinct features of this Mosque is its royal gallery with beautiful and intricate stonework. There is also a long rectangular ablution tank in the center. The prayer hall of the mosque is a rectangular area with five symmetrical domes. The central Mihrab (position indicating the direction of the Holy Mecca) of the mosque has inscriptions commemorating its completion on January 4, 1424, by Sultan hmad Shah I.
The Hutheesingh Jain Temple in Ahmedabad (Gujarat).
Decorative elements.
The Hutheesingh Jain Temple - built outside the Delhi Gate in 1850 by a rich Jain merchant. The Hutheesing temple is the best known of Ahmedabad's many ornate Jain temples.
Jainism is one of the oldest religions that originated in India. Jains believe that every soul is divine and has the potential to achieve God-consciousness. Any soul which has conquered its own inner enemies and achieved the state of supreme being is called jina (Conqueror or Victor). Jainism is the path to achieve this state.
Ahmedabad is the largest city in Gujarat and the sixth largest city in India with a population of almost 5 million. The city is also sometimes called Karnavati, an older name and as Amdavad in colloquial Gujarati . Ahmedabad is the administrative center of Ahmedabad District , and was the former capital of Gujarat State from 1960 to 1970 , when Gandhinagar replaced it. The city was founded in the 15th century by Sultan Ahmed Shah on the Sabarmati river , and served as capital of the Sultanate of Gujarat. The historic center of Ahmedabad is presently a thriving business district.
Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad, Gujrat
Sabarmati Ashram, formerly known as 'Satyagraha Ashram", situated in Ahmedabad at the Kocharab Bungalow of Jivanlal Desai, a barrister. Later on it was shifted to the banks of Sabarmati river and then it came to be known as 'Sabarmati Ashram'. Gandhi stayed at the Ashram from 1915 to 1933 later on the Ashram was disbanded. The Ashram is a witness to many important historical events.
"This is the right place for our activities to carry on the search for Truth and develop Fearlessness- for on one side, are the iron bolts of the foreigners, and on the other, thunderbolts of Mother Nature".- This is how Gandhiji described the site of Sabarmati
Ashram when he first visited the place for assessing if it was suitable for carrying out his work.
The site of 36 acres was a waste land full of snakes, but the order was not to kill them.
The Satyagraha Ashram, later renamed as Harijan Ashram, was started in all earnest with a two-fold purpose- one was to carry on the search for Truth, and the other was to create a non-violent group of workers, who would organize and help to secure freedom for the country.
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A south Indian Dance being performed during the International Kite festival, Ahmedabad, January 14th, 2006.
Kankaria Lake is the biggest lake in Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat, India. It is located in the southern part of the city, in the Maninagar area. A lakefront has been developed around it, which has many public attractions such as a zoo, toy train, kids city, tethered balloon ride, water rides, water park, food stalls, and entertainment facilities. The lakefront was revamped in 2008. Kankaria Carnival is a week-long festival held here in the last week of December. Many cultural, art, and social activities are organised during the carnival.
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The royal Sarkhej Roza complex 5 miles outside Ahmedabad, where Ahmed Shah built a palace around a vast tank on the site of the tomb of Shaikh Ahmed Khattu Ganj Baksh, a Sufi Saint
Kankaria Lake is the biggest lake in Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat, India. It is located in the southern part of the city, in the Maninagar area. A lakefront has been developed around it, which has many public attractions such as a zoo, toy train, kids city, tethered balloon ride, water rides, water park, food stalls, and entertainment facilities. The lakefront was revamped in 2008. Kankaria Carnival is a week-long festival held here in the last week of December. Many cultural, art, and social activities are organised during the carnival.
Ahmedabad, India, March 10, 2015: Solar Impusle 2 successfully landed in Ahmedabad (India) with Bertrand Piccard at the controls. The First Round-the-World Solar Flight will take 500 flight hours and cover 35’000 km, taking five months to complete. Swiss founders and pilots, Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg hope to demonstrate how pioneering spirit, innovation and clean technologies can change the world. The duo will take turns flying Solar Impulse 2, changing at each stop and will fly over the Arabian Sea, to India, to Myanmar, to China, across the Pacific Ocean, to the United States, over the Atlantic Ocean to Southern Europe or Northern Africa before finishing the journey by returning to the initial departure point. Landings will be made every few days to switch pilots and organize public events for governments, schools and universities.
The Swami Narayan Temple in Ahmedabad (worshipping).
Situated at Kalupur in Ahmedabad, the Swami Narayan Temple, Ahmedabad is one of the most important temples in Gujarat and world over. Considered to be one of the famous holy places in Ahmedabad, the Swami Narayan Temple, Ahmedabad is a major attraction for pilgrims, devotees and tourists from all over.
Located in the heart of the city, the Swami Narayan Temple, Ahmedabad has intricately crafted wooden carvings that attract the art lovers and tourists from everywhere. The unique architecture of the Swami Narayan Temple in Ahmedabad is simply a class apart in excellence and beauty. The different features of Gujarati art and culture can be found in the designs of Swami Narayan Temple.
Resembling a traditional Gujarati mansion there are nine tombs located on the
southern side of the temple. These tombs are known as 'Nau Gaz Pir' or the 'Nine Yard Saints'.
It was S.G. Ananadanand Swami who arranged to built this first temple of the Swaminarayan sect. From intricate designs in Burma teak to the exotic sculptures of
mythological characters adds to the beauty of this age old temple in Gujarat. Lord Narnarayandev is worshipped here in the Swami Narayan Temple in Ahmedabad.
The idols worshipped here are Lord Narnarayandev, Lord Radhakrishna Dev, Lord Dharmadev-Bhakti Mata and Hari Krishna Maharaj. Besides this Lord Shri Ji Maharaj, Lord Balswaroop Ghanshyam Maharaj and Lord Ghanshyam Maharaj are some of the idols who are worshipped in the Swami Narayan Temple, Ahmedabad.
The mansion of the Swami Narayan Temple, Ahmedabad is the official residence of H.H. Acharya Maharaj of Shri Narnarayandev Desh. In the interiors of the temple the
female spiritual leaders of the Swami Narayan sect arrange for religious gatherings.
The Swami Narayan Temple in Ahmedabad (worshipping).
Situated at Kalupur in Ahmedabad, the Swami Narayan Temple, Ahmedabad is one of the most important temples in Gujarat and world over. Considered to be one of the famous holy places in Ahmedabad, the Swami Narayan Temple, Ahmedabad is a major attraction for pilgrims, devotees and tourists from all over.
Located in the heart of the city, the Swami Narayan Temple, Ahmedabad has intricately crafted wooden carvings that attract the art lovers and tourists from everywhere. The unique architecture of the Swami Narayan Temple in Ahmedabad is simply a class apart in excellence and beauty. The different features of Gujarati art and culture can be found in the designs of Swami Narayan Temple.
Resembling a traditional Gujarati mansion there are nine tombs located on the
southern side of the temple. These tombs are known as 'Nau Gaz Pir' or the 'Nine Yard Saints'.
It was S.G. Ananadanand Swami who arranged to built this first temple of the Swaminarayan sect. From intricate designs in Burma teak to the exotic sculptures of
mythological characters adds to the beauty of this age old temple in Gujarat. Lord Narnarayandev is worshipped here in the Swami Narayan Temple in Ahmedabad.
The idols worshipped here are Lord Narnarayandev, Lord Radhakrishna Dev, Lord Dharmadev-Bhakti Mata and Hari Krishna Maharaj. Besides this Lord Shri Ji Maharaj, Lord Balswaroop Ghanshyam Maharaj and Lord Ghanshyam Maharaj are some of the idols who are worshipped in the Swami Narayan Temple, Ahmedabad.
The mansion of the Swami Narayan Temple, Ahmedabad is the official residence of H.H. Acharya Maharaj of Shri Narnarayandev Desh. In the interiors of the temple the
female spiritual leaders of the Swami Narayan sect arrange for religious gatherings.
The Hutheesingh Jain Temple in Ahmedabad (Gujarat).
Decorative elements.
The Hutheesingh Jain Temple - built outside the Delhi Gate in 1850 by a rich Jain merchant. The Hutheesing temple is the best known of Ahmedabad's many ornate Jain temples.
Jainism is one of the oldest religions that originated in India. Jains believe that every soul is divine and has the potential to achieve God-consciousness. Any soul which has conquered its own inner enemies and achieved the state of supreme being is called jina (Conqueror or Victor). Jainism is the path to achieve this state.
Ahmedabad is the largest city in Gujarat and the sixth largest city in India with a population of almost 5 million. The city is also sometimes called Karnavati, an older name and as Amdavad in colloquial Gujarati . Ahmedabad is the administrative center of Ahmedabad District , and was the former capital of Gujarat State from 1960 to 1970 , when Gandhinagar replaced it. The city was founded in the 15th century by Sultan Ahmed Shah on the Sabarmati river , and served as capital of the Sultanate of Gujarat. The historic center of Ahmedabad is presently a thriving business district.