Sidi Saiyyed Jaali, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
The delicate carving in stone at the Sidi Saiyyed mosque in Ahmedabad give it a look of "Jaali" - perforated stone or latticed screen. More stories from Gujarat
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Sidi Saiyyed mosque, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
The Sidi Saiyyed mosque is in the centre circle of the old city of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. This is the main pillar at the entrance of the mosque which is rich in carvings of Islamic motifs.
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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
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
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.
Back to PHOTO GALLERIESHeritage 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
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
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
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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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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