Posts Tagged ‘Bhavnagar’

Central Salt and MCRI in Bhavnagar City

The more-scientifically inclined may enjoy their visit to the Central Salt and Marine Research Institute. This institute is located on Waghavadi Road and enjoys immense popularity.

Khodiyar Mata Shrine

Khodiyar Mata Shrine is a beautiful temple situated on the Rajkot Road about 15 km from Bhavnagar and 4 km from Sihor, in Bhavnagar District, Gujarat. The temple is situated on the banks of a charming lake. It is a famous shrine commemorating the family goddess of the erstwhile rulers of Bhavnagar. The deity is [...]

Gogha in Bhavnagar

The History of Bhavnagar goes back a lot further then the city itself.when the Gohil Rajputs of the Surya Vanshi clan, facing severe competition in Marwar, moved down to the Gujarat coast and finally settled at Gogha port, near present-day Bhavnagar. Bhavnagar was founded by Bhavsinhji Gohil in 1723 AD.The last princely ruler Late Sir [...]