Ghatlodia A Locality In Western Ahmedabad
The largely residential area of Ghatlodia is located at the western outskirts of the Ahmedabad City. Ranna Park Bus Stand is located in Ghatlodia and is used by the residents to travel across the Ahmedabad City using the Gujarat State Transport Buses. The two major residential colonies falling under Ghatlodia are Karamchuri Nagar and Sarvodaya Nagara. The locality is situated at a mere thirty kilometers from the airport and twenty kilometers from the railway station. The major connecting road in the area of Ghatlodia is Sola Road and is used by the homeowners in the residential area to travel to other party of the city.

Ellis Bridge A Locality In Western Ahmedabad
Located along the banks of the Sabarmati River in Ahmadabad, Ellis Bridge is an amalgamation of a myriad number of hospitals, residential settlements as well as educational institutions.Some of the residential colonies located in Ellis Bridge include Maharashtra, Navkunj and Krishnakunj. Some very prestigious educational institutions are also located in Ellis Bridge, including Law College, Gujarat Institute Of Civil Engineers And Architects, Harold Laski Institute and Gujarat College. A great number of schools are also situated along both the sides of the Sabarmati River. Ellis Bridge area is also known for the beautiful Law Garden as well as recreational clubs such as Oriental Club and Ellis Bridge Gymkhana

Ambawadi A Locality In Western Ahmedabad
The residential colony of Ambawadi is located in the western part of the city of Ahmedabad. The localities located near Ambawadi include Punita, Niyojan Nagar, Mehta Park, Swaraj Nagar, Parimal, Panchvati and Brahman Mitra Mandal. C.N. Vidya Vihar Institute is a famous educational establishment located in Ambawadi. Panchvati Garden is famous for its recreational activities and is the preferred destination by the residents for a leisurely evening stroll. A very well planned intertwined network of roadways moreover provides Ambawadi with easy connectivity to nearby places. The eastern part of Ahmedabad can be accesses via the Ellis Bridge, which is located nearby.

One of the very coveted monuments of Ahmedabad is that of the Sidi Bashirs mosque. The mosque is located outside the Sarangpur gate. This mosque is famous for its shaking minarets or otherwise known as Jhulta minars. Every minaret of this mosque comprises of three storeys, and each of the storeys is girdled by stone carved balconies. The minarets are delicate and balanced. This is a completely innovative style. The expert craftsmen of that period designed them in such a style that they react to vibrations which could be communicated to other by means of a stone bridge which joins the mosque and the minars.

One of the most graceful architectural constructions, which catches the eye for the utilization of pierced stone frameworks with no presence of arches is he Sarkhej Roza. Sarkhej Roza are the tombs of Emperor Mehmud Shah Beguda, his queen and the Muslim saint, Saint Ahmed Khattu Baksh. The sensitive atmosphere of the place makes it a perfect place to take a short break. Sarkhej is located about 10 kilometers southwest of the city and is renowned for its modish cluster of buildings, which includes the Mu’assam and Mausoleum of Azam. These were the two people who were responsible for the architectural works of Sarkhej.

Sardar Patel Stadium,also known to be the Motera Stadium is one of the leadingCricketstadiumsofthe countrysituated in Motera locality ofthe city of Ahmedabad. Due to its location, the sports ground is frequently called theMotera Stadiumto keep away from confusion with one morestadium using the same namein the locality of Navrangpura of Ahmedabad. The Sardar Patel stadium is possessed byGujarat Cricket Associationand is under the protection of the Western Zone. The stadium is the largest one in the state, and is provided with an official capacity to house 54,000 spectators.The stadium is equipped with large floodlights for the purpose of day-and-night games. This stadium is habitual site forboth Test cricketas well asOne Day Internationalsmatches.

The Sabarmati Ashram, also known to be the Gandhi Ashram previously, is located next to the Sabarmati River. This place was known to be the nerve center with regards to the movement of Indian Freedom. The beautiful complex of the ashram with the big and shady trees provides a calm recluse from the otherwise loud life of the city. Located inside the Ashram complex, is a museum. At the time Mahatma Gandhi lived, this Ashram was known as the Satyagraha Ashram. In the evening theres a provision of a light and sound show. This is an additional attraction to all tourists visiting the place.

The city of Ahmedabad is known for the various mosques and other attractions, out of which the mosques are the most prominent. In 1514, this small mosque was built, which is located a little south-eastern region from the centre. The mosque is as well known as the Masjid-e-Nagira or the ‘jewel of a mosque’. This is because of its well executed and exceptionally elegant designs. Its delicate, slender minarets are a complete mix of Islamic and Hindu styles. This mosque is known to be built by Sultan Mehmood Begadas wife after he had ordered his son to be executed for some small offense.

This mosque is very popularly known to be as Masjid-e-Nagina. This mosque is the most beautiful jewel of Ahmedabad. The mosque also serves as a very stylish pause between Rani Sipri’s and Achut Kuki’s mosque. Entrances on the sides of the mosque open out to the windows of the balcony on each side. They end in a patterned window. The bigger domes of this particular mosque are supported with chains each consisting of 12 pillars while the smaller domes which are located on the front and the back of the bigger ones and on all the four corners of this mosque rise gently and gives the crescent look to the mosque.

India is a country of festivals. This is a country where one can find festivals in almost every month. Relationships form an integral part of the rich cultural heritage of the country. Both consanguinal and affinal kinship are given equal importance and there is a festival to celebrate all sorts of relationship. One such festival is the RakshaBandhan, celebrating the warm and loving bond between a brother and a sister. This festival includes of a sister who ties a sacred thread known as the rakhi on her brother’s hand. This is intended to safeguard their brothers from all evils and also to protect their sisters in times of hardships or danger. The festival generally comes in August.