Laksmi Vilas palces is beautiful
building located in Vadodara of Gujrat. Actually this is a series of
palaces which was build in Vadodara. This magnificent palace was
build by great Sayajirao Gaekwads. This palace was build in Motibaug
grounds. He is also build public places and collages too. Laxmi Vilas
Palace in Vadodara is one of the famous monuments in Vadodara that is
high on tourist value. People visiting Vadodara make it a point to
visit Laxmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara. A wonderful exemplification of
the Indo-Sarcenic architectural.
This palace of vadodara is known for
its amazing interiors. The interiors of the palace presents
beautiful designs, marble mosaic, nice furnishing and fine stone
work. One can come across a Darbar Hall, which is decorated with
Italian mosaic floor. The palace is also known to showcase a rich
collection of old armory and sculptures of terracotta, marble and
bronze.
Vijay Vilas Palace
This beautiful Palace is spread over an
area of 700 acres. Among the building situated inside palace areae
are Museum and Motibaug Palace. It is noteworthy that the Museum was
constructed for educational purposes. It is specially built for
Maharaja’s children. Presently, the museum houses various art works
and articles belonging to the Royal family. One can also come across
the paintings of Raja Ravi Verma in the museum. The palace also
contains a zoo, which is inhabited by a number of peacocks and
crocodiles.
Vijay Vilas Palace long Distance View
Best Time to Visit Laxmi Vilas Palace
You can visit this palace any time of
the year. But I think best time to visit the palace and Vadodara is
October to February in winter, as the weather is cool and pleasant,
unlike the summer.
Mosaic Painting 1
Mosaic Painting 2
Painting at Palace
How to Reach
By Plane : You can get direct flight from
Mumbai and Delhi.
By Rail : Vadodara is also well connected by
railway on the Western Railway broad gauge line, connected with
important cities and towns.
By Road : Vadodara is connected by motorable
roads with Ahmedabad 118 Km.
Timing
The Lakshmi Vilas Palace remains open
from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm and one needs to seek prior permit from the
palace office before visiting the palace.
Mahudi is beautiful village located in Mansa near Sabarmati river of Gandhinagar in Gujrat. This village is just 35 k.m. Away from the Gandhinagar. This village is famous for its Jain Mandir which is dedicated to god Shri Ghantakarna Mahaveer, and center for Jain devotees. Yognistha Acharya Bhagwant Shrimad BuddhiSagarsuri Maharaj Sahebji' does penance for a long period of his life and had laid the foundation stone of this new temple in 1917. The ancient Mulnayak Bhagawana Padmaprabhu was formally reinstalled by the Yognistha Acharya Bhagwant Shrimad BuddhiSagarsuri Maharaj Saheb' and Mahudi reclaims its title Mahudi Tirth.In ancient time this villages is known by the name of Madhupuri. Many historians suggest that this place is nearly 2000 years old, the inscription in Bramhi also suggest its antiquity.
Main Entrance Mahudi
Side View of Mandir
Padma Prabhu
Mahudi witnesses lakhs of devotees each year. The force behind this is the faith of devotees in Lord Shri Ghantakarna Mahavir Dev. Shrimad Buddhisagarji Maharaj Saheb felt the need of a powerful jain deity where people could pray. An idol was made from the river side rock and Shrimad BuddhiSagar Maharaj Sahebji made this idol lively by putting “Praan” into it. Since then this is the prime Destination of Jain devotees because they believes that this idol has miraculous power in it. You can find the similar idol placed at Vijapur Jain Temple which is just few k.m. Away from this place.
Sukhadi which is Distributed in Pilgrims
The “Prasaad” called “Sukhadi” which is made up with pure Ghee, jaggery and wheat. And it is mandatory to eat this “Sukhadi” inside the “Mandir” and it is prohibited taking it outside the temple premises, as it is consider as inauspicious.
Map of Mahudi
Map of Mahudi
Nearby Places
Vijapur
Vijapur 10 km from Mahudi. Vijapur is a municipality city in Mehsana district. Its the Birthplace of Shrimad Buddhisagarsuriswarji Maharaj Saheb. This is also prime destination of Jain Devotees.
Aglod Manibhadra Vir Temple
It is just 20 km away from Mahudi. Situated nearby from Mahudi, In Aglod, you can see Main temple Mulnayak is Shri Vasupujya Swami and Manibhadra Vir (deity) Temple, which surrounded by natural habitat and an amazing greenery.
Kotyark Temple
This temple is just 1 km away from Mahudi. A nearby temple of lord Krishna known as Kotyark Temple.
Madhumati River
This place is also just 1/2 km from Mahudi. In Mahudi Village itself one of the tributary of Sabarmati river naming Madhumati famous for its beautiful landscape and scenery.
