Vadnagar: Hatkeshwar mandir in Vadnagar has become 7th place in Gujarat to have light & sound show. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel today inaugurated the light and sound show, golden top and Yagnashala in Vadnagar. Presently, the light and sound shows are available in Gujarat at Somnath Mandir, Ambaji Gabbar, Modhera, Shamlaji, Dhordo Tent City and Statue of Unity. Hatkeshwar Mandir has become 7th such place now. The light and sound show at Hatkeshwar Mandir is set up by Tour...Read More

Vadnagar: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, today inaugurated the Archaeological Experiential Museum, Prerna Complex, and Sports Complex in Vadnagar, Gujarat. Shri Amit Shah also presided over the Heritage Complex Development Plan, Urban Road Development, and Beautification Program in Vadnagar. On this occasion, a film on the journey of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was also released. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Union Minister of Ed...Read More

New Delhi: The Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, today provided an update on the archaeological excavations conducted by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in Gujarat over the past five years. In response to a query in the Lok Sabha, the Minister outlined the sites explored, the funds allocated, and the identification process behind these excavations. According to the Minister, ASI has carried out excavations at several significant ancient sites across Gujarat. ...Read More

Vadnagar: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel honored two female classical music talents with the Tana Riri Award in Vadnagar during the Tana Riri Mahotsav 2024. The award celebrates the contributions of female artists in classical music, and this year’s recipients were Vidushi Padma Suresh Talwalkar from Maharashtra and Dr. Pradipta Ganguly from Ahmedabad. Each awardee received Rs. 2.50 lakh, a trophy, a copperplate, and the Gaurav Samman award from the Chief Minister. Hailing from Vadnagar in ...Read More

Gandhinagar:  The historical city of Vadnagar, located in Gujarat's Mehsana district, is renowned for its rich cultural heritage in music and arts. Known for its vibrant traditions of singing, instrumental music, and dance, Vadnagar's musical legacy, initiated by the Nagar Brahmins 550 years ago, continues to thrive. This tradition has gained international recognition through the Tana-Riri Festival, a cultural celebration credited to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In 2003, as Chief Minister of G...Read More

Gandhinagar: Vadnagar, an ancient and historical city in Gujarat, is undergoing development by the state government for tourism and spiritual purposes. Minister of Tourism, Mulubhai Bera, stated that the letter of intent has been issued to the agency for developing Saptrshi Aaro and Dai Lake for Rs. 1,264 lakhs in Vadnagar. The minister was responding to the question posed by Unjha MLA, KK Patel, in the state assembly today. In response to a sub-question, the Tourism Minister stated that Sapt...Read More

Vadnagar: The city of Vadnagar is gearing up for another attraction, as the Department of Tourism has initiated a project to hold a water screen projection show over Sharmishtha Lake. The estimated cost of the project is around Rs 19 crore. The history of the town will be showcased through an Aqua screen projection show, in addition to a musical fountain and lighting. Following the light and sound show project at Hatkeshwar Mahadev Temple by the Department of Tourism, the tendering process for ...Read More

New Delhi: The Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India, today launched ‘Prerana: An Experiential Learning Program'. Under this programme, students from across the nation will have the opportunity to embark on a week-long educational excursion to the school attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Vadnagar of Gujarat. Prerana is a week-long residential program for selected students of class IX to XII. It is an experiential and inspirational ...Read More

Vadnagar: The Shikhar (spire) of the 2000-year-old Hatkeshwar Mahadev Temple here is currently undergoing gilding. Till now, the temple has received the donation of 250 grams of gold, and within a month, devotees have contributed 3.50 lakhs in cash, enabling the temple trust to purchase the required gold. The Gujarat Pavitra Yatradham Vikas Board is overseeing the renovation of the temple, and about one and a half kilograms of gold are needed to gild the 5x5 feet high and 10x5 feet round spire....Read More