Archive for February 2nd, 2010

Kirti Mandir, Porbandar

Kirti Mandir, Porbandar is a national monument of Gujarat that was said to be the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi. Kirti Mandir is located in the Porbandar city, a seaside town of Gujarat. The city also has a mythological association. It is believed that Sudana, Lord Krishna’s classmate resided in the city. Porbandar was thus [...]

Darbargadh History

Rana Sartanji built Darbargadh, the fortified palace, with a huge carved stone entrance gate flanked by high turrets and massive wooden doors. It is a typical example of such royal enclosures situated within the town of Gujarat. The nearby edifices on the left of the entrance are also good examples of large mansions with courtyards [...]

Famous Bharat Mandir at Porbandar

The city of Porbandar in Gujarat State in India has lot of historical importance as the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi was born here at Porbandar. Porbandar has also become a popular tourists spot due to the presence of the open and beautiful Arabian Sea. Porbandar was a big port in the ancient times [...]