The construction of Rani ki Vav is attributed to Rani
Udaimati, wife of King Bhimdev I of the Solanki dynasty of Anhilwad Patan, and
the daughter of King Ra Khengar of the Chudasama dynasty of Junagadh. She built
this step well at the end of the 11th century with the intention of providing
water to the people. Rani ki Vav is a masterpiece of sculpture and
architecture. This is Jaya type of step well, having artistic idols of gods and
goddesses. Also, the sculptures of nymphs and nagkanyas are carved in it. There
are only two Sites in Gujarat which are declared as World Heritage Sites by
UNESCO, one of which is Rani ki Vav. This is an amazing tourist destination for
the art and architecture lovers. Ranaki Vav is an excellent example of a
culture associated with folklore.
The Sun Temple of Modhera on the banks of the river
Pushpavati was built by King Bhimdev Solanki of the Solanki dynasty in
1026-1027 CE. The temple has been declared an important national monument by
the Archaeological Survey of India. Outside the ‘Garbhagruha’ of the temple, 12
different idols of the Sun are carved. This temple is facing east direction.
When the sun rises early in the morning, its rays enter the Garbhagruha of the
temple and falls on the gem in the centre of the crown of the Idol of the Sun,
illuminating the whole temple. This temple is also a masterpiece of sculpture
and architecture and attracts art lovers. Every year a 3-day Uttarardh Mahotsav
is organized here by the state tourism department, in which classical dances
are performed.
Vadnagar in Gujarat is having a glorious past of archeology, mythology, literature,
music, architecture and the distinctive style of urban life. Situated in the Mehsana district of
Gujarat, Vadnagar is an ancient town. Vadnagar has a historical importance. In
the past, Vadnagar was famous with various other names like Chamatkarpur,
Anartpur, Anandpur, Skandpur, Arksthali and Vruddhanagar. It was also mentioned
in the travelogue of the Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang. Vadnagar was well known
for its education, art, literature-music, dance, sculpture, architecture,
commerce and industry. It is also a birthplace of the dear son of Gujarat and
the Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi.
Many bloggers and
influencers visited these tourist spots in Gujarat. Let us know their
experiences,
Blogger 1- (Rani ki Vav)
Raniki Vav, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site, is truly a masterpiece of sculpture and architecture. Your
eyes will be filled with amazement at its elaborated carvings. The construction of 340
pillars with incomparable carvings can be seen here. The tourist guide here also give detailed and interesting information about
the construction of the
step-well and its history, which gives a better idea of the
grandeur of this step-well. We also visited Patan city nearby. We saw much
acclaimed Patola Saree of Patan. We also saw wonderful Patola sarees worth up
to one lakh rupees. Patan and Rani ki Vav are truly interesting tourist
destinations for the art lovers.
Blogger 2 – (Modhera Sun Temple)
A visit to the Sun Temple of Modhera gave a unique experience. We learned
from the tourist guide that the first rays of the sun fall on the statue of the
sun in the Garbhagruha i.e. the main sanctum sanctorum of the temple, which
illuminate the whole temple. What an amazing sight that must have been! The
sculpture and architectural work of the temple is also very beautiful. Absolute peace is experienced by visiting this temple. On the pillars of the temple are engraved various occasions of the two
epics of India, Ramayana and Mahabharata. The beauty of this place cannot be
described in words. One must visit the Sun Temple to
enjoy this beauty.
Blogger 3- (Vadnagar)
It was a thrill to visit Vadnagar as the birthplace of the Hon'ble Prime
Minister of India. I really enjoyed visiting this ancient town. Vadnagar is a place of temples, so it is not wrong to call it a religious
place. There are many temples like Anjor Mata, Shitala Mata, Chhatreshwari
Mata, Ashapuri Mata, Ambaji, Somnath Mahadev, Dhuneshwar, Mahakaleshwar,
Chhabila Hanuman etc. We visited some of these temples. I also visited
Hatkeshwar Mahadev Temple here. I learned from the tourist guide that it is the
temple of the deity of the people of Nagar community. The view of Sharmishtha
Lake is very beautiful and attractive. It is an excellent example of rainwater
harvesting and groundwater management. The place is being
beautifully developed by the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat. I visited
historical places in Vadnagar like Gauri Kund, Kirti Toran and Tomb of famous
singer sisters Tana-Riri. Vadnagar still preserves
the historical heritage of Gujarat.
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