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The Mosque of the city at Champaner in Gujarat, India
Shahar ki Masjid (The Mosque of the city) is so called, for being the first mosque in the walled "city" of Champaner. It is on the list of monuments in Champaner which are now a part of UNESCO world heritage. the royal family offered its prayers at the Shahar ki Masjid.
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The city gates of Champaner in Gujarat, India
In the old times, the walled "city" of Champaner began after these gates. These and the walls are on the list of monuments in Champaner which are now a part of UNESCO world heritage.
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East side of Jami Masjid at Champaner in Gujarat, India
Jami Masjid, a UNESCO world heritage structure is the main mosque in Champaner. The pinkish hue is from the sandstone used in its construction. The East side has a porch with a perforated stone screen.
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Artwork at Jami Masjid in Champaner, Gujarat, India
Such intricate designs are found in every corner of Jami Masjid in Champaner, now part of the UNESCO world heritage.
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Exterior columns at Jami Masjid at Champaner n Gujarat, India
The exterior pillars of Jami Masjid are covered in intricate designs. The Jami Masjid in Champaner, now part of the UNESCO world heritage.
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Inside the Jami Masjid at Champaner in Gujarat, India
The internal walls of Jami Masjid in Champaner, now a UNESCO world heritage site are covered in beautiful, delicate designs, a fine example of Hindu and Islamic architecture.
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Jami Masjid at Champaner in Gujarat, India
Even the ceilings of the Jami Masjid are exquisitely carved. The Jami Masjid is the biggest mosque in Champaner. It is now part of the 17 monuments in Champaner that have attained a UNESCO world heritage status.
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Prayers at Jami Masjid in Champaner, Gujarat, India
A little boy offers prayers with his elders at the Jami Masjid in Champaner.
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Decorated tops of the Jami Masjid at Champaner in Gujarat, India
Even the ceilings of the Jami Masjid are exquisitely carved. The Jami Masjid is the biggest mosque in Champaner. It is now part of the 17 monuments in Champaner that have attained a UNESCO world heritage status.
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Carved pillars of Jami Masjid at Champaner in Gujarat, India
Every corner of the Jami Masjid is a piece of art. The exterior pillars, walls, windows, all are covered in intricate designs. The Jami Masjid in champaner is now part of a UNESCO world heritage site.
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Jami Masjid at champaner in Gujarat, India
These are the minarets flanking the central arched opening of the Jami Masjid. Jami Masjid is the biggest mosque at Champaner which is now a part of the UNESCO world heritage.
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Tomb of Sikandar Shah at Champaner in Gujarat, India
The tomb of Sikandar Shah is part of the list of monuments in Champaner which are now a part of UNESCO world heritage. It is a little outside the main town of Champaner, on the way to Halol.
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Mosque with a single minar, Champaner, Gujarat, India
Also known as Ek Minar ki Masjid which translates to mosque with a single column. It is also on the list of monuments in Champaner which are now a part of UNESCO world heritage.
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Kevada Masjid at Champaner, Gujarat, India
Kevada Masjid, though not as beautiful as the Jami Masjid, is also on the list of monuments in Champaner which are now a part of UNESCO world heritage. Its distinguishing feature is a Cenotaph in front. Cenotaph is a tomb without the actual grave, built in honour of the person whose grave is elsewhere.
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Kite markets for Makar Sankranti in Gujarat, India
On the eve of Makar Sankranti or Uttarayan, the markets in Vadodara and Ahmedabad, the major cities of Gujarat are full of kites in all colours and sizes.
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Kite markets for Makar Sankranti in Gujarat, India
Kites in all colours and sizes are up for sale in the markets for Makar Sankranti in Gujarat, India
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International kite flying event in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Every year, on the occasion of Makar Sankranti the International Kite Flying Festival is organised on the banks of river Sabarmati in Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat. Kite flyers from many countries participate in this event.
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Kids play on the streets of Ahmedabad in Gujarat, India
A boy playing on the streets of Ahmedabad in Gujarat, India tries to playfully shoot us as we try to shoot his picture from a moving bus.
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Manjha making in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Spindles making manjha - the thread used to fly the kites line the streets of Ahmedabad in Gujarat, India on the occasion of the festival of Makar Sankranti.
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Makar Sankranti is the kite flying festival in India
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Beautiful interiors of the Jethabhai haveli in Ahmedabad which have been restored by its owner Rahil Patel, keeping its heritage value intact.
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Makar Sankranti is the kite flying festival in India
Kites fill the sky of Ahmedabad on the occasion of Makar Sankranti or Uttarayan, the Indian Hindu festival of flying kites.
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Makar Sankranti is the kite flying festival in India
As the sun sets on the day of Uttarayan or Makar Sankranti, the kite flying ends and the people of Ahmedabad release lanterns into the sky.
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Heritage walk of Ahmedabad, Gujarat
A heritage walk organised by the Ahmedabad municipal corporation starts at 7 AM at the Swaminarayan temple in the old city area of Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
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Heritage walk of Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Devotees at the Swaminarayan temple offer their morning prayers. The heritage walk of the Ahmedabad municipal corporation starts at this temple.
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Heritage walk of Ahmedabad, Gujarat
This is the statue of the famous Gujarati poet named Dalpatram who stayed in the old Khadia area of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. A visit to his house is part of the heritage walk organised by the Ahmedabad municipal corporation.
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Heritage walk of Ahmedabad, Gujarat
The heritage walk of Ahmedabad introduces us to the various aspects of Hindu, Jain and Islamic architecture. These communities are all part of the old city of Ahmedabad. Intricate designs depicting motifs of these religions were an integral part of the old architecture.
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Heritage walk of Ahmedabad, Gujarat
This is a bird feeder seen during the heritage walk of the old city of Ahmedabad
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Heritage walk of Ahmedabad, Gujarat
The heritage walk of Ahmedabad introduces us to the various aspects of Hindu, Jain and Islamic architecture. These communities are all part of the old city of Ahmedabad. Intricate designs depicting motifs of these religions were an integral part of the old architecture.
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Heritage walk of Ahmedabad, Gujarat
This bracket in the shape of an elephant's trunk is part of a house visited during the Ahmedabad heritage walk.
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Fodder delivery man at Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
He delivers fodder for the cows to the households that have subscribed to his services! Cows are considered pious in the Hindu religion. Across India, they are worshipped by many. This is especially seen in Gujarat.
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Heritage walk of Ahmedabad, Gujarat
A metal works shop in the old parts of Ahmedabad looks like it belongs to a bygone era. We saw this and several other shops like this one on the heritage tour of Ahmedabad.
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Street vendor selling glasses in Ahmedabad, India
We saw him near Jami Masjid selling new and old used spectacles. Recycling is very common even in big cities and many poor people can save money by opting for them.
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Heritage walk of Ahmedabad, Gujarat
The heritage walk of Ahmedabad ends at Jami Masjid, the oldest mosque in the city of Ahmedabad in Gujarat.
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Adalaj Ni Vaw, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
This is a 5 storeyed step well in the village of Adalaj, just outside of Ahmedabad. More stories from Gujarat
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Adalaj Ni Vaw, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
This is a 5 storeyed step well in the village of Adalaj, just outside of Ahmedabad.
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Adalaj Ni Vaw, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
This is a 5 storeyed step well in the village of Adalaj, just outside of Ahmedabad.
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Adalaj Ni Vaw, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
This is a 5 storeyed step well in the village of Adalaj, just outside of Ahmedabad. More stories from Gujarat
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