Ancient Shaktipeeth in Gujarat: Kalika Mata Temple, Pavagadh.

The Hidden Gem: Old Dhundiraj Ganpati Temple, Vadodara.

Happiness often resides behind open doors and open hearts. ---------------------------------- ******  ----------------------------------  A visit to Dhundiraj Ganpati is a must when you’re in Vadodara. Not only is it one of the oldest Ganesha temples in Gujarat , it is also not very well known which keeps its mystical aura intact. Plus the fact that i…

EME - A Unique Temple in Vadodara

When I first heard the name – ‘ EME temple’ , I thought I had mistaken the word temple. The name sounded more of an educational institute to me rather than a temple. And why not…temples in India are usually named after the deity to which it belongs. But in this case, I was wrong.     Yes, EME is indeed the name of a temple – a very different and unique place,…

A Beautiful City - Vadodara

After exploring Kabirvad , we headed towards Vadodara, one of the prominent towns of Gujarat . It is situated on the banks of river Vishwamitri , named after the great saint Vishwamitra. The ancient town of Vadodara (also known as Baroda) was called Vadpatra due to the abundance of Banyan trees on the banks of river Vishwamitri.     Vadodara has many and varie…