Introduction to city Vadodara - In Gujrat
Modern Baroda is a great and fitting memorial to its late
ruler, Sayaji Rao Gaekwad III (1875-1939 AD). It was the
dream of this able administrator to make Baroda an educational,
industrial and commercial centre and he ensured that his
dream would come true. Baroda is situated on the banks of
the river Vishwamitri (whose name is derived from the great
saint Rishi Vishwamitra). The city was once called Chandravati,
after its ruler Raja Chandan, then Viravati, the abode of
the brave, and then Vadpatra because of the abundance of
banyan trees on the banks of the Vishwamitri. From Vadpatra
it derived its present name Baroda or Vadodara. Baroda has
a rich historical background. The ardent historian can trace
Baroda’s history over 2000 years and more. However, the
recent threads can be picked up when the Moghul rule over
the city came to an end in 1732, when Pilaji brought the
Maratha activities in Southern Gujarat to a head and captured
it. Except for a short break, Baroda continued to be in
the hands of the Gaekwads from 1734 to 1949.
SightSeeing : Places to visit in
destination - Vadodara
Baroda offers various sightseeing options, the sightseeing
includes Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery
which has impressive collections of art and archeology,
natural history, geology and ethnology. Also visit Durbar
Hall in Laxmi Vilas Palace, was the court room of
the Gaekwads. Also visit EME Temple which is a geodesic
structure covered with aluminium sheets. Visit Laxmi Vilas
Palace, contains a collection of old armour as well as bronze
and marble sculptures. Visit Sayajibag which contains
Museum of Health & Hygiene and a picture gallery.
Excursions : Places nearby city -
Vadodara
In excursions visit Kayavarohan where you will find
a beautiful Shiv Temple built recently houses an
attractive idol of Lakulish. Also visit Pavagarh,
where you will find Juma Masjid and Shaha-ki-Masjid.
Also visit Rajpipla which is famous for many a palaces
and a majestic fort. Also visit Shukaltirth, which
is famous for its Vishnu Temple.
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