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Our
Our People
 The
folk culture of Gujarat can be traced to the mythology of Lord Krishna,
an incarnation of the God Vishnu. Legend has it that along the South
coast are places where events on Lord Krishna's life took place and that
the temple of Somnath existed even at that time. Dances in honor of
Krishna have survived in the form of popular folk dance, the "Garba".
Gujarat is also known for its art and craft products "Bandhani",
a famous crafts form, immensely popular here. Folk dramas also form a
part of life, famous among them being the "Bhavai" form.
Gujratis are very social community and have great affinity words music
and dance, which is a part of every social gathering. The most
characteristic dances of Gujarat during Navaratri are the Rasa and Garba
which are performed at all levels of society by men and women. The main
language spoken here is Gujarati. Gujratis by their sheer dent of hard
work, have made Gujarat one of the wealthier states of India. Gujarat is
the chief bastion of Jainism. |
Our History
 Gujarat
has a history which is 2000 years old. This region has seen the rise and
fall of the Mauryans, the Guptas, the Pratiharas, the Chalukyas and the
Marathas. Its coastal location has been subjected to many foreign
invasions, like the Moghuls, Portugese and British. Prior to
Independence Gujarat was a part of Erstwhile Bombay Presidency. The
separate State of Gujarat was formed in 1968. Gujarat is also the
homeland of Mahatma Gandhi. Currently it is the foremost among the
Industrialized states in the country. The brief history of Gujarat is as
follows:-
2500 BC. - Harappans settled here from Northern India and formed towns
and cities.
100 to 500 BC- Yadavas ruled Gujarat with Dwarka as capital.
100 AD - The Satraps took charge.
388 AD - The Guptas came to power with Vallabhi as capital.
1000 AD - Chauhan (Solanki) ruled Gujarat.
1299 AD - Muslim rule was established under Alauddin Khilji.
1307 AD - Muzaffar Shah's declaration Independence from Delhi marked the
foundation of the Sultanate of Gujarat.
1500 AD - Moghul Emperor Akbar conquested.
1613 AD - The British East India company set up original Indian
Headquarters in Surat.
1818 AD - British rule was established.
1960 AD - Bombay state was split and Gujarat State was created.
Current - Gujarat is currently one of the most industrialized State in
India, with textile Industry and trading activities being predominant. |
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Our Festivals
- Satya
Narayana Vrata
The full moon day
God worshiped: Lord Narayana
No. of stories: Five stories connected with this vrata
- Shivaratri
Fall On: February - March
Meaning: The Night Of Shiva
Happenings: Lord Shiva Married To Parvati On This Day
- HOLI
& DHULETI
Celebrated In: Whole Of Gujarat.
In The Month Of: March
Marked By: Playing With Colors
- RAM
NAVAMI
Fall On: March - April
Celebration: Birth Of Lord Rama Falls
Purpose Of Birth: To Establish Righteousness, Destroy The Wicked And Protect
His Devotees.
- SRI
KRISHNA JAYANTI/ JanmaASTAMI
Celebration: The Birthday Of Lord Krishna
Birth Place: Mathura
Religion: Hindu
Falls On: August - September
- Raksha
BANdhan
Fall On: August-September
Significance: Brothers Protect Their Sisters From Evil
Religion: Hindu
- Janmashtami
Fall On: August-September
Significance: Celebration for Birth Lord Krishna
Religion: Hindu
- NAVRATRI
Celebrated: Throughout Gujarat.
Held In: September - October
Significance: Worship Of Goddess Amba
- Dhanteras
Fall On: October - November (2 Days before Diwali)
Significance: The Beginning Day of the Diwali Celebrations
Religion: Hindu
- Diwali
Fall On: October - November
Significance: Festival of Lights
Religion: Hindu
- Bhai
Beej
Fall On: October - November (5th Day of Diwali
Celebrations)
Significance: A Symbol of Love Between Sisters and Brothers
Religion: Hindu
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