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Kirti Mandir in Vadodara

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Kirti Mandir is situated on the north of the statue of Prince Fatehsinhrao Gaekwad near the Vishwamitri Bridge. With a cluster of shiva temples it was built to commemorate the cremation of the members of the Gaekwad family. This “E” shaped large magnificent stone building with domes, terraces, balconies and central sikhara rising to about 33 metres. According to Sayajirao Gaekwad it was built to commemurate the benefectors of his state irrespective of their race, caste or creed. Built by Maharaja Sayajirao at the cost of Rs.50,000, it preserves in its various rooms the statues and photogaphs of the members of the royal family. The interior of this elegant structure is marble finished and on the walls of the central hall are the murals Gangavataran, battle of Mahabharat, Life of Meera and Natir Pooja-executed by the famous Bengali artist Nandalal Bose. It can be visited by everybody between 9 & 12 in the morning and 2.30 & 5.30 in the evening.

Sayaji Baug

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Sprawls over 113 acres of land, Sayaji Baug also known as Kamati Baug is a well-known park located on the River Vishwamitri at a distance of 2kms from the city. Built in 1879 by Maharaja Sayajirao III, the garden houses a Zoo, Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery, the Museum of Health and Hygiene and the Sardar Patel Planetarium. The major attraction is the floral clock, situated at the center of the garden and is the first of its kind in Gujarat. The clock consists of an hour, minute and seconds hand that move on the 20 feet diameter dial and its machinery is fixed under the lawn, giving it a natural look. Sayaji Baug, decorated with sculptures placed on pedestals, is an ideal place to rest and relax with well maintained lawns and fountains. Around 98 species of trees can be seen here. Another attraction of the park is the toy train which was a gift from the royal Gaekwad family. The train that runs on a small track of 10 inch width covering a distance of 3.5 km offers a joyful trip to the children below 12 years of age. The train doesn’t operate on Thursdays.

Khanderao Market, Vadodara

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Khanderao Market is a palatial building erected by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in the year 1906 which was later gifted to the Municipality to mark the Silver Jubilee of his administration. The architecture of the main entrance looks like that of the gate of Dabhoi Fort. The building houses many offices including the office of Baroda Municipal Corporation. Nearby the Khanderao Market, a fresh vegetable and flower market is also located.
Khanderao Market, Vadodara is known to house various offices. Among the offices located in the market are the offices of Baroda Municipal Offices. One can come across a vegetable market near Khanderao Market in Vadodara. The vegetable market is known to sell vegetables in retail, as well as wholesale.

KALA GHODA GORE LOG

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Returned from the Kala Ghoda Festival yesterday evening, exhausted and contented. Listened to Lata heavenly rendering of Ghalib followed by Asha, the queen bee, crooning ` Meraj-e- Ghazal’ in her usual seductive and honeyed voice on my return flight. I used to listen her bewitching ` Heraito ke silsile’ when I used to commute to Navasari by the Ahmedabad Passenger on my walkman for years. The song still spoke for me. Has the song changed? Has the listener changed? From thousands of feet above sea level, the megacities of Mumbai, Surat and Vadodara looked like jewels studded necklace on an empress.
I flew after a long time. My earlier experience of flying was in 2000 when I visited the UK for a conference. The trip, of course, was fun and the sight of mountains slouching like herd of dinosaurs was exciting. The hateful venonmous clouds of pollutions hanging over the star studded cities was not exactly a pleasant site.

M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara

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Baroda School of Legal Studies: The Faculty of Law, M.S. University, Baroda has been a premier law institute in Gujarat since the sixties. In 2005, it has started ‘Baroda School of Legal Studies’ (BSLS), which shall impart Five Years Integrated Law Course. This is a course after 12th standard; which shall open a new and a novel career option for the students.This course aims to chisel out bright and brilliant lawyers out of raw teenagers. The age of Globalization and liberalization has totally changed the face of legal profession creating a huge demand of corporate lawyers in India and abroad. And to answer this need of changing times, the law institutions are coming forward to cope-up with this changing scenario. And at such a time how can the globally recognized M.S.University lag behind? Starting of BSLS is a constructive step in this direction.

The Famous EME Temple of Lord Shiva at Vadodara in Gujarat State

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This famous EME temple is situated in the Fatehgunj, army cantonment area in the city of Vadodara. It can be easily reached by hired auto rickshaws from any corner of the Vadodara city. The soldiers of the Indian army, stationed at the Vadodara city have built this unique temple in the year 1974. The top roof is circular in shape and is made up of the aluminium scrape sheets, which were collected at the army warehouse. The roof has a diameter of around 75 feet. The statue of Lord Dakshinamurti, which is said to be the reincarnation of Lord Shiva facing south, is put here at the temple. Normally, all Lord Shiva temples would have Lord Shiva Lingam positioned inside the temple, but it is not so here. The Lord Dakshinamurti statue placed here is made of black stone and really looks very impressive. The temple is situated in the vast area and the most beautiful garden all around this temple presents the most scenic view. There are also statues of Lord Ganesha, Lord Hanuman, and Amba Mata kept in the main temple. There are 24 other statues of various gods installed all around the main temple. The sweet Shiva Stotra is continuously played on a sophisticated music system, with the mikes put in all the corners of the temple. The effect of this holy music is simply great and inspires all the visitors to go in to deep meditation. The visitors need to take full round of the main temple to view all the 24 statues of the gods installed.

Laxmivilas Palace at Vadodara

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The Laxmivilas Palace is located in the center of the city. The palace is visible from a long distance as there are no other such tall and impressive buildings in Vadodara. The palace is situated in 7 square miles area. The palace is open for the visitors from Monday to Friday between 3pm to 5pm. You need to buy an entrée ticket of Rs.20 (50cents) for the same. Very limited portion of the palace is shown to the public, as the royal family still stays in this palace only. However, this limited portion of the palace also is really wonderful. The main gate of the palace is 85 feet high, 40 feet wide, and is having an artistic structure with circular top kamans. The walkway to the palace is full of artistic sculptures and water fountains of old times. There is a very large garden full of beautiful flowers and trees all along the same. You have to walk for about 10 minutes to enter the actual palace building. Your security check is done at the entrance and then, your tour of the palace starts

Lehripura Gate in Vadodara

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Built as the western gateway to the old city in 1558, Lehripura Gate is an impressive structure with beautiful arches.

Fatehsingh Museums in Gujarat

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Maharaja Fatehsingh Museum located in Vadodara is among the most famous museums in Gujarat. The museum rambles on the plains of bastions composite. An affluent collection of valuables of Gaekwad family is depicted in the museum. The museum also preserves an imperial collection of Raphael’s European work, reveals of Greco-Roman, Japanese and Chinese art works and dazzling exhibits of Indians.

Mandvi Gate in Vadodara

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Mandvi Gate, one of the major landmarks of Vadodara built during the Mughal period was renovated in 1736 AD by the Governor, Malharoa Maloji under the orders of Damaji Roa II. Located 3 kms from the city, this impressive square shaped pavilion has three bold arched openings on each of its four sides. It is illuminated on special occasions. Earlier it might be a market place, intermingled by two large streets separating in to four part that meet in the center.