Nadiad
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Nadiad
નડિયાદ Natpur | |
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City | |
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| Country | India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District | Kheda |
| Government | |
| • President | Chhayaben Patel |
| Area | |
| • Total | 45.16 km2 (17.44 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 325,132 |
| • Density | 7,200/km2 (19,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 387 001,387 002 |
| Telephone code | 0268 |
| Vehicle registration | GJ-7 |
| Website | nadiadmunicipality |
Nadiad is a city and an administrative centre of the Kheda district in the Indian state of Gujarat and the 8th Largest city in theGujarat.
History
The city of Nadiad is said to have been settled by rope dancers, hence the historical name of "Natapadra" (outskirts of/for natas) or "Natpur" (city for natas). It is also referred to as 'Nandgam'. The city has nine routes, and on each route there is a step well. The city is also well known for the number 9: there are 9 villages or towns located to all the 9 roads that exit from Nadiad; 9 step wells around the city; and 9 lakes in the city. Nadiad was also known as 'Sakshar Bhumi' - The land of educated.
The city was formerly ruled by Muslims, and later on by the Gayakwad of Baroda. Malhar Rao Gayakwad built the first Hindu temple called Narayan Dev Mandir located in the centre of the city.
Deity
Jhulelal Mandir Nadiad has a big history.In 1968,some people found water geting out from a place.As lord Jhulelal is also known as Varun Deva who is king of water,who gives water,who lives in ocean so people found it as miracle that lord Jhulelal is their and giving water to us and people built the temple their. 42 people contributed rupees 501 each person in 1968.
Temple
Jhulelal Mandir Nadiad is a famous temple situated in Nadiad, Gujarat, India. It is very spiritual as well as social for the needy too. It also carries out various cultural as well as social activities.
Ista Dev of Sindh Devnagari Jhulelal Affiliation varun Devta Abode Sea & River Sindhu Weapon Sword Mount Fish & Horse
Legend Turkic people from Central Asia and Persia expanded their empires eastward and conquered Sindh(and later large part of South Asia)many centuries after the people of sindh typically of Hindhu origin, established their cultures and norms in geographical area.Jhulelal convinced a tyrannical to the resident Hindhus to embrance islam or die,mirkshah,to treat Hindhus as he would Muslims. The Hindhus asked for some time to consider this,which they were granted. They took to ardous fasting on banks of River Sindhu now River Indus in Pakistan), continuously praying and begging for help against forcibleconversion to islam. These 40 days of suffering before the expiration of deadline are referred to as Chaliho("forties"). He also impressed upon the ruler the fact that although Hindhus called their God 'Ishwar' and Muslims refer to God as 'allah', they are the same. One God who created the world.Jhulelal is revered by Hindhus who refer to him by several names including Lal Sai, Uderolal, Vrun Dev, Doolhalal, Dariyalal and Zinda Pir.
The Hindhu legend of Jhulelal or thr River Deity has its historical beginnings in Sindh, a province of Pakistan. Faced with torture and forcible conversion, the Hindhu turned to God Varuna,the God of River, to come to their aid. For forty adys, they underwent penance. They neither shaved nor wore new clothes, praying and fasting and singing songs in praise of Lord Varuna. Vikram Samvat 1213, about 1156AD, the first Patidar named Jesti Patel, the forefather of Patidars of Kakarkhad, Alhadvago, Ratanji Hirji and Lakhawad. Kheta Patel who came to Nadiad in Samvat 1516. History of the Patidars is the witness of how some of the Patidars becomes Desai. A place in Nadiad has been known as "Desaivago" (where Desais live in). The Patidar of Samdi Chakla are from Lakhawad pati. The resident of Manordas ni Khadki are the heirs of Kakarkhad. The Patidars of Desaivago were the descendants of Kheta Patel. Vaghjibhai Samaldas Desai constructed a pond named Kheta Talav in 1798. In 1800, he was honoured by Gaekwad and given the title "Desai". Haridas Viharidas Desai and Bechardas Viharidas Desai were the Diwans of Junagadh. They lived at Nadiad ni haveli which has 249 rooms and was constructed in 1783. They are distinguished as Bhao Shaeb (respected brother in Maharashtra). Dharamsinh Desai was a member of the Indian Parliament and a well-known industrialist. He established many heavy and light industries and was a major contributor to the Dharamsinh Desai University in Nadiad. Dr. Narendra Dharmsinh Desai followed in his father's footsteps and established an electronic industry as well as the Dharamsinh Agricultural and Industrial Research Foundation.
It is said that during the reign of Ramalhad, Nadiad was ruled by seven patis. Around Salun Boarder and mosque was the ‘jagir’ (property) of Jerambhai Bechardas, was the area of Sidibaxi. Ramaldhad’s ‘pati’ located in Alhadvaga. These ‘patis’ suggest that the people living in these areas are ‘Patidars’ who are the main agricultural landlords of Kheda district. The government revenue department has based its revenue system on thiese. The following are the seven ‘patis’: Alad pati, Kakarkhad pati, Chaklashi pati, Lakhavaad pati, Hirjee pati, Ratanjee pati and Killedari pati.
Besides Patidar, other communities such as Brahmbhatts, Brahmins, Vaniks, and Muslims also contributed in the development of Nadiad. Patel's from Mota-pore, Vachewad and Nana-pore, Sunni Vohras of Muslims community from Vhorwad & Society areas, are now among the new generation who are contributing towards the development of Nadiad.
Geography
Nadiad is located at 22°42′N 72°52′E / 22.7°N 72.87°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 35 metres (114 feet).
Climate
Nadiad usually has mild winters and very hot summers, with an average of from 32 °C (90 °F) to 46 °C (115 °F), and an average rainfall from 70 centimetres (28 in) to 120 centimetres (47 in). Monsoon floods can be catastrophic, dropping from 300 millimetres (12 in) to over 500 millimetres (20 in) of rain, causing widespread flooding such as the 2005 Gujarat floods or the 2008 Indian floods.[2]
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[3] Nadiad had a population of 192,799. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Nadiad has an average literacy rate of 95%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 96%, and female literacy is 94%. In Nadiad, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Scholars and Personalities
The seat of Santarm Maharaj and the Santram Mandir are important not only for its religious following, but for the public service activities undertaken there, such as free medical care for low-income individuals and feeding programs for the poor and sadhus.
Nadiad was also the land of laureates and literatures during the later years of 19th century and beginning of the 20th. The author of the epic Gujarati novel 'Saraswatichandra', Govardhanram Tripathi, Indulal Yagnika freedom fighter and writer who lead Mahagujarat Movement demanding separate statehood to Gujarat was born here.
Nadiad is also the birthplace of freedom fighter, statesman, and first Deputy Prime Minister of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, JD, JD. Shree Praful Patel, The Minister of Civil Aviation. Dinsha Patel, the M.P. from Nadiad is the current Independent Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Mines.
Pujya Mota and Hari Om Ashram at Bilodara or Bilodra,Nadiad
Pujya Shree Mota (September 4, 1898 – July 23, 1976), or Chunilal Asharam Bhavsar, was a spiritual leader who established ashrams in Nadiad and Surat in Gujarat, India. Pujya Mota was born on September 4, 1898, in Savli, a village the district of Panchmahals, Gujarat to a poor low caste family of the Bhavasars (dyers). He is a well-known saint of Gujarat, who had dedicated his life to selfless service of Harijans. He founded the Hari Om Ashram, also known as the Maun Mandir, near Nadiad.[1] In Hari Om Ashram at Juna Bilodara, which is one-kilometer walk from the ST bus stop, Nadiad, first established as maun mandirs (silent temples) in 1995, you can find a space of solitude for quiet reflection. Sincere seekers take a vow of silence and shut themselves voluntarily for days inside these rooms to penetrate into the silence within themselves. This hermitage is run entirely on donations. For a token donation of Rs. 5/-, the ashram provides these seekers food in their closed room through a window as well as laundry facility.
Akshar Rajeshbhai Patel (born 20 January 1994) is an Indian cricketer. He plays as an all-rounder for the Gujarat cricket team. He is a left-hand batsman and slow left-arm orthodox bowler. He was signed up by the IPL franchise Mumbai Indians in 2013 and then by Kings XI Punjab in 2014.
Vishvesh Parmar works as a Singer, Music Composer, Record producer, Sound Engineer for Bollywood. He is famous for his song Pankhida for the Film Kevi Rite Jaish, this has been declared as a Viral Hit by Times of India and DNA. Apart from this he has sung for the films like Rakta Charitra, Gang of Ghosts and Kevi Rite Jaish. He has also composed and produced music for the several Bollywood films.[4][5]
Cinemas and entertainment
Cinemas halls in the city include Cinex Cinema, Vaishali, Panda, Alka, Rajhans Multiplex and Globe. One phenomenon that has gained popularity is the establishment of "party plots". These are large areas of land which allow individuals to congregate for festive occasions such as weddings.
Tourism
Santram Mandir, including Mai Mandir famous for its carvings, is located in Nadiad. The 700-year-old Sri Raxeshwar Mahadev Mandir, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is till date served by a living Saint. Shri Mai Mandir is 41 metres high in which there is a darshan of different type of 51 idols and 18 coats. The stanzas of Shri Chandipath is text graphed on marble and been placed on the surrounding inner walls of temple. There are 108 spire pots. There is a Maha Shree Yantra made of silver and gold, which is more than 1.2 metres tall and weighs 275 kg.
The Mahakali Mataji Mandir at the entrance of the city from National Expressway 1 is approximately 255 years old and was built by the Bhao Saheb Desai family.
Shree Mota Narayandev Mandir and the Bhairav Mandir are other historic Hindu Temples located in Nadiad.
Shri Hari Om Ashram, at Bilodara is about a Kilometer away from the town.
The 110 years old Methodist Church and Methodist mission hospital are also a worth a visit.
Nadiad Bhausaheb Ni Haveli has 249 rooms in the house, which is less by just 91 rooms than the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi; this prestigious haveli belonged to Bhausaheb during the pre-independence era where Swami Vivekanand has stayed and Mahatma Gandhi has stayed for a night during the 'Satyagrah'.
The school for deaf and mute and Badhir Garden are also points of attraction.
Nadiad Junction railway station is on Vadodara - Ahmedabad rail line.
Handicrafts:-
Nadiad, the town is most popular for handicrafts products, specially in manufacturing of HOME TEMPLE. It is exporting to many countries. There is only one old handicrafts shop like J.K.HANDICRAFTS.
Education
Some of the major educational institutes located in Nadiad are:
- Dharamsinh Desai University
- Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
- S.G.Brahmbhatt Badhir School
- Vitthal Kanya Vidhyalaya
Industry
Nadiad, the town is the home of the automotive parts tycoon- C.M.Smith and Sons Ltd. Nadiad in its early days was famous for its mills and the famous of them was the company Mafatlal and a very large business of Timber (Wood).
References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Nadiad
- ^ "Gujarat Floods 2005: Project Report" (PDF). Report. International Association for Human Values and the Art of Living. 2005. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ^ Share on Twitter (2014-06-23). "Vishvesh Parmar celebrates World Music Day - Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2016-04-16.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ Share on Twitter (2014-02-19). "Vishvesh Parmar's new music outing - Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2016-04-16.
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