Think about a kaleidoscopic medley of vibrant colours, Dandiya dance, kite festival, incredible variety of food, temples, mosques, Gandhi, the best of management education - that’s Ahmedabad, the capital of Gujarat.
Ahmedabad tourism is no less fascinating. A city that is steeped in history, dating back to the 15th century, Ahmedabad saw the reigns of the Sultanate dynasty, the Marathas, Mughals and British in succession, each leaving indelible influences on it.
As with most other Indian cities, mandirs and masjids hold prominence, be it for spiritual or architectural visits. The Akshardham, Hathee Singh and Swaminarayan temples, Jama Masjid, Rani Roopmati and Sidi Sayed mosques are notable examples. For the nature inclined, the Kankaria or Vastrapur lakes and Pirmal gardens prove enthralling. Ahmedabad is a children’s paradise, with a host of amusement parks, water parks and zoo dotting the landscape. The latest attraction is a snow park!
On the opposite coast of India, lies Odisha, earlier known as Orissa. And one of the foremost attractions of this state is the Puri tourism. Counted amongst the ‘Char Dhams’ Puri is one of the holiest spots in India. The Jagannath Puri temple is the focal point of this town; the annual rath yatra attracting millions from all over India, every year. Jagannath, a form of Vishnu is worshipped here along with his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra.
What’s unusual about this temple is the main idol itself. Here the idol of Jagannath is a carved and decorated wooden stump with large round eyes and with stumps as hands, with the conspicuous absence of any legs.
East or west, there’s something amazing for every tourist.
Ahmedabad tourism is no less fascinating. A city that is steeped in history, dating back to the 15th century, Ahmedabad saw the reigns of the Sultanate dynasty, the Marathas, Mughals and British in succession, each leaving indelible influences on it.
As with most other Indian cities, mandirs and masjids hold prominence, be it for spiritual or architectural visits. The Akshardham, Hathee Singh and Swaminarayan temples, Jama Masjid, Rani Roopmati and Sidi Sayed mosques are notable examples. For the nature inclined, the Kankaria or Vastrapur lakes and Pirmal gardens prove enthralling. Ahmedabad is a children’s paradise, with a host of amusement parks, water parks and zoo dotting the landscape. The latest attraction is a snow park!
On the opposite coast of India, lies Odisha, earlier known as Orissa. And one of the foremost attractions of this state is the Puri tourism. Counted amongst the ‘Char Dhams’ Puri is one of the holiest spots in India. The Jagannath Puri temple is the focal point of this town; the annual rath yatra attracting millions from all over India, every year. Jagannath, a form of Vishnu is worshipped here along with his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra.
What’s unusual about this temple is the main idol itself. Here the idol of Jagannath is a carved and decorated wooden stump with large round eyes and with stumps as hands, with the conspicuous absence of any legs.
East or west, there’s something amazing for every tourist.
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