Articles tagged under: Vadnagar

Saptarshi Aaro and Dai Lake in Vadnagar to be developed at cost of Rs. 1,264 Lakhs

February 05, 2024
Saptarshi Aaro and Dai Lake in Vadnagar to be developed at cost of Rs. 1,264 Lakhs

Gandhinagar: Vadnagar, an ancient and historical city in Gujarat, is undergoing development by the state government for tourism and spiritual purposes. Minister of Tourism, Mulubhai Bera, stated that the letter of intent has been issued to the agency for developing Saptrshi Aaro and Dai Lake for Rs. 1,264 lakhs in Vadnagar. The minister was responding to the question posed by Unjha MLA, KK Patel, in the state assembly today. In response to a sub-question, the Tourism Minister stated that Sapt...Read More

Aqua projection show to come up at Sharmistha Lake in Vadnagar

January 29, 2024
Aqua projection show to come up at Sharmistha Lake in Vadnagar

Vadnagar: The city of Vadnagar is gearing up for another attraction, as the Department of Tourism has initiated a project to hold a water screen projection show over Sharmishtha Lake. The estimated cost of the project is around Rs 19 crore. The history of the town will be showcased through an Aqua screen projection show, in addition to a musical fountain and lighting. Following the light and sound show project at Hatkeshwar Mahadev Temple by the Department of Tourism, the tendering process for ...Read More

Study tour to PM Modi’s School in Vadnagar: Education Ministry launches PRERANA program

January 04, 2024
Study tour to PM Modi’s School in Vadnagar: Education Ministry launches PRERANA program

New Delhi: The Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India, today launched ‘Prerana: An Experiential Learning Program'. Under this programme, students from across the nation will have the opportunity to embark on a week-long educational excursion to the school attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Vadnagar of Gujarat. Prerana is a week-long residential program for selected students of class IX to XII. It is an experiential and inspirational ...Read More

Golden conversion of Vadnagar based Hatkeshwar Mandir Shikhar: Devotees donating gold, cash

December 04, 2023
Golden conversion of Vadnagar based Hatkeshwar Mandir Shikhar: Devotees donating gold, cash

Vadnagar: The Shikhar (spire) of the 2000-year-old Hatkeshwar Mahadev Temple here is currently undergoing gilding. Till now, the temple has received the donation of 250 grams of gold, and within a month, devotees have contributed 3.50 lakhs in cash, enabling the temple trust to purchase the required gold. The Gujarat Pavitra Yatradham Vikas Board is overseeing the renovation of the temple, and about one and a half kilograms of gold are needed to gild the 5x5 feet high and 10x5 feet round spire....Read More

Two students from each district of India to visit PM Modi’s childhood school in Vadnagar

June 09, 2023
Two students from each district of India to visit PM Modi’s childhood school in Vadnagar

Vadnagar: The Government of India under the title of the Prerna program, plans to organize a study tour for two students from each district to visit Prime Minister Narendra Modi's childhood school in Vadnagar, Gujarat. Over the next year, a total of 750 districts will participate in this seven-day study tour, which will take place at PM Modi's birthplace in Vadnagar, a source told ANI. The selection process for the students is still underway, and the trips are expected to commence in Octob...Read More

‘Ananth Anaadih Vadnagar’ documentary premieres today on Discovery Channel

June 07, 2023
‘Ananth Anaadih Vadnagar’ documentary premieres today on Discovery Channel

Vadnagar: A documentary titled "Ananth Anaadih Vadnagar," telling the story of the ancient city of Vadnagar through digital reconstructions and expert accounts, will be premiered today. The documentary, set to air on Discovery Channel and Discovery Plus in India at 9 p.m., explores the rich history of Vadnagar, starting with its evolution from a small village to a significant city during the Mauryan era. Hosted by Manoj Muntashir Shukla, the series brings the city's civilization and historica...Read More

Archaeological museum with augmented & virtual reality to come up in Vadnagar

June 07, 2023
Archaeological museum with augmented & virtual reality to come up in Vadnagar

Vadnagar: A state-of-the-art archaeological museum incorporating immersive technologies like augmented reality and virtual reality is being constructed in Vadnagar, with a project cost of Rs 212.1 crore. The museum will be housed in a three-story building near an archaeological site and will showcase the town's development over 2,500 years through the lens of seven cultural periods. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience a walkway through the excavated site. The project is being fund...Read More

Vadnagar to have a pathway connecting all its tourist attractions

January 24, 2023
Vadnagar to have a pathway connecting all its tourist attractions

Vadnagar: Vadnagar in Mahesana district will have a pathway connecting its all tourist attractions. The visitors to this ancient city will be able to connect to this pathway from the local railway station itself. They will be able to access all tourist interest places including Hatkeshwar Mandir, Rushi Aaro, Underground museum, Kirti toran, Prerna school etc alongside this pathway. In addition to this, the visitors will also find a restaurant, meditation centre and amphitheatre alongside the pat...Read More

Vadnagar, Sun Temple Modhera added to UNESCO tentative World Heritage List

December 20, 2022

Gandhinagar: Vadnagar – A multi-layered Historic town in Gujarat, Sun Temple, Modhera and its adjoining monuments and Rock-cut Sculptures and Reliefs of the Unakoti, Unakoti Range, Unakoti District have found a place in the tentative list of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). UNESCO Director Lazare Assomo has conveyed this to Ambassador of India to UNESCO, Vishal Sharma, through a letter. With this, three sites from Gujarat have entered into the ...Read More

Valsad – Vadnagar daily intercity express train’s inaugural run on 3rd November

November 02, 2022
Valsad – Vadnagar daily intercity express train’s inaugural run on 3rd November

Surat: A newly announced Valsad - Vadnagar daily intercity express train's inaugural run will take place on 3rd November. The regular operation will start from 4th November. Western Railway has today formally announced the details of the new train, its timings, and its halts. Read More