Gujarat Guides

Gujarat Fake Encounters: Political Undertones

Gujarat has always been the center of attention in the past as far as politics is concerned. However, the new controversies that are emerging out of this state are unprecedented and carry political as well as judicial connotations. The recent arrests of police personnel in Gujarat for staging ?fake encounters? comes as another grim reminder of the weakness of our political and other government entities. These incidents are not isolated and have been in the headlines for more than four years. Recently the Gujarat high court has ordered a fresh probe into the killings of at least three people...

Religious Places and Temples of Gujarat

Since time immemorial Gujarat has been noted for its temples. These houses of gods and goddesses have been attracting millions of devotees. They range from the holy of holies like Somnath and Dwarka to wayside shrines. Whatever be their size and wealth all of them share one thing in common the intense faith of the devotees who can be seen trekking to places like Ambaji and Dakor for some favour received. When we talk of Somnath and Dwarka we deal with a period when the concept of time was not yet born. The temple of Somnath dedicated to Shiva is the first among the 12 Jyotirlings. It is th...

Gujarat : Where Life is a Celebration

Where azure seas meet sparkling sands, blushing sunsets embrace rosy dawns. The jungles are verdant, lush and green, where lions prowl and flamingos preen. Marble temples white and pure, reflect the glory of the days of yore. Age-old palaces browned in the sun and water parks for a day of fun. Here tribal life is a celebration, of music, dance and multicolored traditions. Gujarat, one of the most industrialized states in India is situated on the west coast of India between 20o-6' N to 24o-42' N north latitude and 68o-10'E to 74o-28'E east longitude. It came into existence as a separate Sta...