Mohabat Maqbara(Lonely Planet)

The Mohabat Maqbara is a palace-mausoleum in the Junagadh district of the Indian state of Gujarat, adjacent to the sacred Girnar Hills in Saurashtra. The etymological meaning of Junagadh "Old Fort" gives the palace its alternativ name of "The Old Fort Palace". Amongst the forts and monuments in the state of Gujarat, the Mohabbat Maqbara is an exquisite example the nineteenth-century art and architecture.

The city of Junagadh has other 18th century mausoleums built by the Nawabs in the area around Chitkana Chowk. Started in 1878 by Mohabbat Khanji and completed in 1892 by his successor, Bahadur Kanji, the Mohabbat Maqbara houses the tombs of Mohabbat Khanji and Bahauddin Maqbara of Bahaduddinbhai Hasainbhai, vizir of Nawab Rasul Khanji. Standing over the grave of Nawab Mahabat Khan II, the tomb is a mixture of Islamic, Hindu and European influences, typical of Junagadh's royal monuments from the late 19th century.

The yellow mausoleum, Mohabbat Maqbara, is a masterpiece of its kind with finely designed arches, vertical columns and elaborate stone carvings on the walls and windows. Its silver-decorated portals, the winding staircases encircling its four tall minarets, the old step-well in the grounds, and its onion-shaped dome contribute to its splendor.

With a combination of Indo-Islamic and Gothic architecture, Mohabbat Maqbara offers a sense of equality and exchange between the two cultures. The Jami Masjid is on one side of the mausoleum while the Vazir's maqbara is on the other. The Mohabbat Maqbara is generally closed to the public but can be seen by obtaining the keys from the mosque situated beside the mausoleum.

Happy Navratri

May the blessings of Goddess Durga

shine on you and all your prayers be granted

on this Durga Puja...

On the begining note of this festive season

Wishing you joy and happiness

Enjoy on this Durga Pooja...

Long live the tradition of Hindu culture,

as the generations have passed by,

Hindu culture is getting stronger and stronger

lets keep it ...

From. Junagadhcityplaces.blogspot.in (Kapil Vaja)

Kesar Mango

The Kesar Mangoes are very very sweet...

They are never sour.

Her saffron colour, and unique taste makes her Queen of the Indian mangoes. 

Kesar mangoes, with skin that stays green when the fruit is ripe.

And more over we also take proper care of her. Since our technical director recently makes research on her,

You will find the difference in our Kesar.

 

Maha Shivratri Fair

The Bhavnath Fair is one of the Most Beautiful & Colorful Event in many way to increase city Junagadh.

Attention of thousands of travellers (peoples) from across the state during Shivratri Mela. Gujarat is gifted with the Shiv Ratri Mela of Junagadh City.

Bhavnath Fair (Shiv Ratri Mela) conveys the Message of Wealth of Gujarat True Culture & History Of Gujarat.

The throughout Maha- Shivaratri Mela is held for Five days Start from the Hindu calendar Magh Vad 11, for the duration of the Feb-Mar month of every year..

This Fair is held at the Bhavnath Mahadev Temple near Damodar Kund, at Girnar Taleti, 8 km from City Junagadh.

Every year to come about 5 lakh people from various Regions of the India and many status peoples but particularly is from Gujarat and Marwad peoples.

Gujarat State could be Attracted many more Thousand of high budget foreign Tourist. This fair has possible to become the Future of Tourism in Gujarat Government.

Girnar Mountain

Mountain Girnar is a sacred hill both to the Hindus and Jains. The Jains call it Mountain Neminath.

According to traditional history, Siddhas have used it as a retreat to undertake tapasya since ancient times. The 3660 feet hill is connected with Lord Krishna. When Kalayavan, apparently a warrior of foreign origin, was chasing him, the Lord got the better of the powerful adversary in a curious way. Raja Muchkund was sleeping in one of the caves of Raivatachal mountain. He was taking rest after fighting on behalf of the gods. After his exertions Muchkund had only one desire rest and repose. He got a boon that whoever disturbed his sleep would be reduced to ashes when he opened his eyes.

This boon Krishna knew. What better way to get rid of Kalyavan. So he pretended as if he was running away from Kalyavan and led him to the cave where the king was sleeping.

Krishna covered Muchkund with his upper cloth. Kalyavan after the long chase mistook the sleeping figure for Krishna and woke him up and was reduced to ashes.Girnar was known by different names at different periods-Ujjayant, Manipur, Chandraketupur, Raivat Nagar, Puratanpur, Girivar and Girnar. Of the several peaks five are important Amba Mata, Gorakhnath, Augadh, Guru Datatreya and Kalika. 

The pilgrims have to climb 9999 steps to reach the top. There are five important Jain temples, besides several Hindu shrines. 

Girnar Mountain is best to start the climb in the morning. Bhavnath Shiv temple is the first shrine on the upward path.

Gomukkhi Kund has pellucid water fed by a mountain stream. Hanuman Dharaand Kamandal are the other attraction.

About Junagadh

Junagadh is the headquarters of Junagadh district in the Indian state of Gujarat. The city is the 7th largest in Gujarat, in western India, located at the foot of the Girnar Hills, 355 km south west of state capital Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad. Literally translated, Junagadh means "Old Fort". It is also known as "SORATH", the name of the earlier Princely State of Junagadh. After a brief struggle between India and Pakistan Junagadh joined India on 9 November 1947. It was a part of Saurashtra state and later Bombay state. In 1960, after the Maha Gujarat movement, it became part of newly formed Gujarat State.

The Ancient City of Junagadh is a famous Tourism and Pilgrimage centre in Gujarat. It was once the capital of the Nawabs of Junagadh.

Junagadh City has been home to several Gujarati Saints and Poets. The most prominent being Gujarati litterateur Narsinh Mehta was born in Junagadh.

Junagadh has been strategically important since the Mauryan times. The Uparkot or the Upper Fort was built by Chandragupta in 319 BC. The Nawabs built several beautiful buildings which still stand today. 

Apart from the wonders from the past you can visit the erstwhile game reserve of the Nawab of Junagadh, Gir National Park to watch Asiatic Lions in their Natural habitat.

The Mahabat Maqbara and Bahauddin Maqbara are amazing structures and a must Visit. Other places of interest in the city are Ashoka Rock Edict, Darbar Hall Museum, Ayurvedic Museum and the Sakkarbaug Zoo.