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Town in Gujarat, India
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Vadnagar is in north Gujarat, India. Vadnagar's old town is found inside the walls of a fort with six gates. There are scores of temples dedicated to almost every god. There are remains of a Buddhist monastery dating from the 7th century CE, and two Jain derasars.
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Narsinh Mehta ni Chauri
Two ornamental gateways, east one is better preserved. Built in Maru-Gurjara style (Solanki) architecture, these gateways are 40 feet tall. Built of red-yellow sandstone, they have battle and hunting scenes. They are probably part of a larger temple complex which no longer exists. They might have been erected to commemorate a battle victory.
A 15th-century temple of Shiva revered by Nagar Brahmin community. The exterior of the temple is adorned with scenes from Hindu epics Ramayana and Mahabharata as well as dancing Apsaras and musicians.
The memorial shrines of Tana and Riri, legendary musician sisters of the Mughal era. A classical music festival is organised here very year.
Few ancient temple parts and idols can be seen here.
A Jain temple.
A Jain temple. Jains consider Vadnagar the ancient foothill of Shatrunjaya hill in Palitana. The temple has a memorial foothill.
Zunzunia Well
Ancient circular well connected with local folklore. Must have been larger water structure of the past. The diameter is 3.3 m and constructed from stone. In the inner walls of the well, there are panels with carving of swans, flowers and honeycomb. The exterior wall has a niche with Ganesha.
A lake with public amenities and ghats. The lake forms the northern boundary of the fort town and shapes northern fort wall in curve while the rest of the fort is rectangular. Kapila river originating from Banganga feeds the water to the lake via canal.
Scenic lakeview and walkways developed for public.
Pashchim Mehta ni Vav
Ancient seven-storey deep stepwell with 11 kutas built in 16th century. 67 m-long and 5.5-m wide.
Ajpal Kund
Ancient square stepped tank built in stone. The walls are decorated with 54 sculptures. The steps have inscriptions derived from Hindu religious works. It is visited by locals in post-death rituals.
Old stepwell developed as a tourist spot.
Remnants of the ancient lake.
Dating from 2nd to 7th century.
Anant Anadi Vadnagar Puratatva Anubhav Sangrahalay
covers 2500 years history of continuous human habitation of the town as well as its cultural history. It displays more than 5000 artefacts and nearby excavated archeological site is open to the visitors.
An ancient Jain temple excavated from a mound.
State government run hotel.
Autorickshaws are the main local mode of transport. Shuttles are available to move around in city.
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