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GUJARAT
Gujarat : gets its name from 'Gujjar Rashtra', the land of the gujjars, a migrant tribe
who came to India in the wake of the invading Huns in the 5th century.
The region saw various kingdoms till the present state of Gujarat founded on 1st May, 1960.
While a large Jain population and a long period of Buddhist culture from the great Ashoka's time,
the people of Gujarat are strict vegetarian. Their history has given them a gentle dignity and a secure culture.
They are known for their astute business sense. It is the home of Mahatma Gandhi - the father of the Nation.
Gujarat is one of the leading industrialised state in the country. It is also the home of the last of the Asiatic lions.
State Government :
http://gujarat.gov.in
| Capital : |
Ghandhinagar |
| Area : |
196,024 square Kilometers |
| Population : |
50,671,017 (2001 census) |
| Literacy : |
69.14% (2001) |
| Language : |
Gujarati, Hindi, Sindhi, Marathi |
| Roads : |
133,850 Kms |
| Railways : |
5,550 Kms |
| Airport : |
Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Bhavnagar, Bhuj, Keshod, Rajkot |
| Seaport : |
Kandla, Bhavnagar and 39 other ports. |
| Climate : |
Summer (42° - 27° C), Winter (29° - 14° C), Monsoon : June to Sepetember |
| Best Season : |
October to March |
| Places of Interest : |
State Tourism :
http://www.gujarattourism.com
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Ahmedabad : Industrial (Textile) centre, Sabarmati Ashram, Temples, Mosques, Forts, Museums, Lake, Zoo, Tombs. [Ghandinagar (25 Kms) : Planned city.]
Ambaji : Pilgrim centre.
Anand : Model dairy project.
Bhavnagar : Temples, Museums, Port, Lake.
Bhuj : Handicrafts, Temples.
Chorwad : Beach.
Dhrangadhara : Dhrangadhara Sanctuary (22 Kms) and Kuchchh Desert Sanctuary..
Dumas : Beach.
Dwarka : Hindu pilgrim centre, Beach, Lighthouse. [Bet Dwarka (5 Kms) : Island Temple.]
Gir Forest / Sasan Gir : Gir National Park. [Tulsishyam (96 Kms) : Hot springs, Shrine.]
Jamnagar : Palaces, Forts, Temples, Pearl fisheries, Museums, Lake, Tie & Dye sarees, Handicrafts, Solarium.
Junagadh : Hindu, Jain and Muslim pilgrim centre, Forts, Gardens, Buddhist caves. [Girnar (8 Kms) : Jain pilgrim centre.]
Kandla : Major port. [Ghandhidham (19 Kms) : Planned satellite city.]
Kotishwar : Pilgrim centre, Beach..
Lothal : Harappan-age excavations.
Mahesana : Dairy centre.
Modhera : Sun Temple.
Nal Sarovar : Nal Sarovar Lake & Bird sanctuary..
Palitana : Jain pilgrim centre, exquisite Temples, Wood carvings.
Pavagadh / Champaner : Hindu pilgrim centre, Hill station, Forts, Mosques, Palaces..
Porbandar : Birthplace of Gandhiji, Temples, Palaces, Beach..
Rajkot : Gandhiji's home, Palaces, Museum.
Saputara : Hill resort.
Suklatirth : Hindu pilgrim centre.
Somnath : Hindu pilgrim centre, Beach.
Surat : Zari thread work, Brocades, Textile Market, Diamond cutting, Forts, Mosques (at Dander), Jain Temples, Ancient Port. [Hajira (28 Kms) : Beach.]
Tithal : Beach.
Ubhrat : Beach.
Vadodara : Palaces, Museums, Planetarium, Masoleum.
Velavadar : National Park.
Veraval : Beach.
Wankaner : Palaces.
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| Festivals : |
Uttarayan and Kite Flying Festival (January), Kuchchh Mahotsav (February), Dangs Darbar (March), Mahavir Jayanti (April), Gokulashtami (August), Navaratri, Dussehra (October), Diwali (October / November). |
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