Vadodara
Vadodara
Vadodara, formerly called Baroda, is a city in Gujurat, a state in western India. Kirti Mandir is the mausoleum of the Gaekwad dynasty, which ruled until 1949. It has murals by Bengali artist Nandalal Bose. Tambekar Wada is a 4-story wooden townhouse with 19th-century murals depicting scenes from the Mahabharata epic poem. The Lakshmi Vilas Palace features both Indian and European architectural styles. On the banks of the Vishwamitri River, statues dot Sayaji Baug, a garden containing the Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery, with Egyptian artifacts and natural history exhibits. Also on the grounds is the Sardar Patel Planetarium, which has shows about the universe. In the middle of the city is man-made Sur Sagar Lake, with a statue of Lord Shiva at its center. East of the lake, Lehripura Gate’s decorative arches form the entrance to the old city. South of the lake, Khanderao Market houses fruit, and flower stalls. Outside the city is Dabhoi Fort, founded in the 6th century, with its 4 gates, including the ornately carved Hira Bhagol.
Laxmi Vilas Palace
Lakshmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara was constructed by the Gaekwad family, a prominent Maratha family, who ruled the Baroda State. Major Charles Mant was credited to be the main architect of the palace. Lakshmi Vilas Palace was styled on the Indo-Saracenic Revival architecture, built by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in 1890. It is reputed to have been the largest private dwelling built to date and four times the size of Buckingham Palace.
Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery
The Baroda Museum and picture gallery in Vadodara was built in 1894 on the lines of the Victoria and Albert Museum and the science museum of London.
Sayaji Baug
Sayaji Baug is a garden located in Vadodara, Gujarat, India. Sayaji Baug was dedicated to the citizens of Vadodara by Maharaja Sayaji Rao Gaekwad III in 1879. Sayajirao III built Sayaji Baug, well known as Kamati Baug, on the river Vishwamitri.
EME Temple
EME Temple or "Dakshinamurty Temple" is a Shiva Temple run by Indian Army Authorities in the city of Vadodara in the state of Gujarat, western India. It is unique in concept and design, geodesic structure covered with aluminum sheets.
Kirti Mandir
Kirti Mandir, or Temple of Fame, is the cenotaph of the Gaekwads, located in the city of Vadodara. It was built by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III of the Gaekwad dynasty of the Marathas to perpetuate the glorious memory of his beloved ancestors.
Sur Sagar Lake
Sur Sagar lake also known as the Chand Talao is a lake situated in the middle of the city of Vadodara in the State of Gujarat in India. The lake was rebuilt with stone masonry in the 18th Century.
Tambekar Wada
Tambekar Wada has murals, paintings line the walls and ceilings of this historic Maratha-style mansion.
Hazira Maqbara
The mausoleum known as Hazira at Vadodara, Gujarat, India; contains the tombs of Qutb-ud-din Muhammad Khan who was the tutor of Salim, son, and successor of Akbar.
Kirti Stambh
Kirti Stambh is also known as Tower of Fame or Triumph, is located in the city of Vadodara, Gujarat.
Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
Swaminarayan, the founder of the Swaminarayan Sampraday, established temples, known as mandirs, as part of his philosophy of theism and deity worship. These mandirs are known as Swaminarayan Hindu temples.
Best Time To Visit Vadodara
A popular time to visit Vadodara is during the cool, dry winter months from November to February. The temperature during these months fluctuated between 15° Celsius to 30° Celsius. Summers are from March to May are very hot, followed by heavy rains during the monsoon season from June to September.
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