Archive for January 14th, 2010

Gogha

Gogha
Historically, a nursery for the Kathiawad seafarers, the fortune of this port-town has fluctuated with the growing and diminishing might’s of European seapowers and big-neighbours Surat , Khambhat and Bhavnagar . Portuguese target of fury, the port was burnt thrice for frightening the Muslim lords of Gujarat and keeping British at bay. The burning of [...]

Salt Research Ins.

The Cenral Salt Research Institute
Housed in a large and imposing building, the institute works for the improvement of salt quality and enhancing salt production.

Takhteshwar Temple

Takhteshwar Temple
Made of pure marble and constructed in late nineteenth century, the temple is situated on a hillock near the Takhteshwar railway station on the railway line between Bhavnagar and mahuva. The picturesque view from the temple adds to the serenity of the place.