I would love to write about the place which is attached to my life. It is a place where I have spent my whole childhood and which is very close to my heart. It had not much importance to me until I left it 4 years back. It’s about my hometown – Junagadh.
There are some great facts about Junagadh which I would like to share with everyone. Maybe some of you would be aware about it.
Junagadh is an ancient city situated in Gujarat which has 2200 years of history. There are some very interesting places which attracts the tourists from all over the globe.
Girnar: - Mount Girnar which is situated 6 kms from Junagadh is more than 600 meters high hill. It has beautiful Jain temples which are very ancient and there are also Hindu temples. Every year lacs of people come to climb the mountain. I am able to climb it twice. It is also believed to be older than the Himalayas.
Uperkot: - It is an interesting fort located in the middle of the city which was built in 319 BC. Almost every part of the city can be seen from it. It is one of my favourite places. I have visited it numerous times.
Gir Forest: - It is situated 65 kms from Junagadh. The Sasan Gir sanctuary provides the rare species of Asiatic-Lions. The sanctuary covers 500 sq. miles of dry open area where lions roam freely. I am fortunate enough to see some of them roam freely. It is a pleasure to watch them and it is just amazing how you go there to watch them in their home which is the forest.
Somnath: - The Somnath Temple is situated 90 kms from Junagadh. Somnath is considered one of the 12 most sacred temples of India. The temple was looted several times by Muslim rulers owing to its legendary wealth. It is a very serene place to be which is situated on the coast of the sea.
Swami Vivekananda Vinay Mandir: - It is not a very famous place. It is my school where I did my Higher Secondary. It is famous because one of the country's biggest personalities Dhirubhai Ambani studied here. I feel really proud about that fact.
Lastly, I want to say about Kesar Mangoes which grows in Junagadh and is very famous. This was something about my city which I wanted to share. It is a must visit place. I hope the information will be liked by everyone.
Junagadh Rocks...
very well defined Hardik.I love to see your city soon.your blog made me curious about it.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to world of blogging...
ReplyDeleteGood start...It is nice to read that u start ur blog from where u start ur journey of life.
Keep blogging man..
Best of luck..!!
Nice blog to start with. Actually I have visited Junagadh many times but the way you articulated it is quite excellent. Like to read article as it described all things in a very short but yet precise manner. Expecting more like this from you. All The Best!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Rashika, Anurag and Maulik for your valuable feedbacks.
ReplyDeleteNice post dear....
ReplyDeleteI read it multiple times before posting this comment, just because of one simple reason that I also belong to JUNAGADH.
The beauty of this blog lies in the simplicity of the language used and very appropriate pictures..
I am feeling bit nostalgic as innumerable memories are flowing through my mind about Junagadh....
I interesting thing about our town is that mount Girnar is depicted in Mahabahrata also....
The shooting of film "Sardar" is done at the premises of Bhauddin college..
Legendary actress Parween Babi's hometown was Junagadh..
Some more interesting things which you should have included are photos of Darbar hall museum, Ashok lekh shila, Sakkar baugh zoo,etc.
Hopefully am looking forward that you soon come up with part 2 of this blog..
Hey Hardik, what a nice blog. Your vivid description of Junagarh has made me sick to visit it once. What a beautiful place is it. And what a great history. Sme really good pics. And the Asiatic Lions amazed me a lot. Good to know all the facts regarding your city.
ReplyDeleteTake me there once plz.
Regards
Munish
Dear Hardik,
ReplyDeleteNice blog.
I have never been to Gujarat. But heard about this awesome place many a times. You have written well about Junagadh along with some lovely pics. Would love to read something more about Gujarat from you.
Waise hume invitation kab de rahe ho junagadh aane ki??
Seema
Hey dear Hardik,
ReplyDeleteActually I have visited most of the places which you mentioned in your blog. You again remember me those days which I spent in Gujarat. Gujarat is one of my favorite places. I like of Guajarati tradition, their sweet language and specially bhakarwadi. I spent my most of time with Guajarati people. I want to go there again whenever I feel free.
Thanks a lot to recognize me life’s best days.
Dear Bapu, i really amazed to read your blog...bhai u write this blog from your heart and thats the best thing
ReplyDeletebhai ye bata lkar kab jayega...ghumane and the most important thing is "kesar Aam" voh kab khila raha hai.....
Hello Hardik,
ReplyDeleteExcellent blog becoz you also reminded me about my first journey(Before 13 years) at GIRNAR Mountain.
Girnar, Uperko, Gir Forest, Somnath, Swami Vivekananda Vinay Mandir.......
you can also write about Sakar bagh, Ra-Navghan's Well, etc...
but excellent!!!!!!!!