Havelis in the pols of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
The old parts of Ahmedabad are full of beautiful old houses with intricate carvings on them.
Sarkhej Roza in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Sarkhej Roza in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Sarkhej Roza in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Another historic structure of Ahmedabad, the Sarkhej Roza is a mosque with grand open spaces famously called the "Acropolis of the East" by Le Corbusier.
Adalaj Ni Vaw, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
This is a 5 storeyed step well in the village of Adalaj, just outside of Ahmedabad.
Adalaj Ni Vaw, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
This is a 5 storeyed step well in the village of Adalaj, just outside of Ahmedabad.
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
Adalaj Ni Vaw, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
This is a 5 storeyed step well in the village of Adalaj, just outside of Ahmedabad.
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
Heritage walk of Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Intricate carvings are an integral part of the old architecture of Ahmedabad. This is the symbol of the tree of life seen at Jami Masjid.
Heritage walk of Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Jami Masjid, Ahmedabad, India
Heritage walk of Ahmedabad, Gujarat
The heritage walk of Ahmedabad ends at Jami Masjid, the oldest mosque in the city of Ahmedabad in Gujarat.
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
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.
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.
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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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.
Heritage walk of Ahmedabad, Gujarat
This is a bird feeder seen during the heritage walk of the old city of Ahmedabad
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.
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.
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.
Heritage walk of Ahmedabad, Gujarat
The Swaminarayan temple in Ahmedabad, Gujarat has a sprawling campus and the structure has walls filled with delicate carvings of Hindu symbols. The heritage walk of Ahmedabad starts early morning at this temple.
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
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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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.
Kite Festival, Ahemdabad, India
Makar Sankranti is the kite flying festival in India
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.
Makar Sankranti is the kite flying festival in India
Makar Sankranti is the kite flying festival in India
People gather on rooftops in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on the morning of the Makar Sankranti (Uttarayan) day and set themselves up for a day of kite flying frenzy.
Kite Festival, Ahmedabad, India
Kite Festival, Ahmedabad, India
Makar Sankranti is the kite flying festival in India
Kites cover the sky as the entire city gets on the rooftops in the old parts of Ahmedabad, a bustling city in Gujarat, India. Makar Sankranti, also known as Uttarayan is a major Hindu festival in this part of India.
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Running to catch a kite, Ahmedabad, India
Kite Festival, Ahmedabad, India
Havelis in the pols of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Beautiful interiors of the Jethabhai haveli in Ahmedabad which have been restored by its owner Rahil Patel, keeping its heritage value intact.
Visit to a heritage "haveli"
Jethabhai haveli is a beautiful heritage home in one of the tiny bylanes of Ahmedabad's Khadia area. Rahil Patel, the owner of this haveli has developed a small toy museum inside. He also runs a foundation called "Vaarso" which translates to heritage.
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Jalebee: An Indian dessert in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Jalebee being prepared at the oldest jalebee shop in Ahmedabad on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, the kite flying festival.
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Home decorated on the Kite Festival, Ahmedabad, India
Kite Festival, Vadodara, India
Kite festival, Ahmedabad, India
Kite Festival, Ahmedabad, India
