Heritage

Ever explored Rani Sipri ni Masjid or Rani Sipri Mosque in Ahmedabad? A photowalk to this place is an absolute delight for any photographer. Here are some photographs from a recent visit.  Read more [...]

Guest Contributors:  Reema Modha Shah and Disha Patel Sarkhej Roza was built in honour of Shaikh Ahmed Khattu Ganj Baksh. He was a Sufi saint and a friend of Mohammed  Ahmed Shah; the then ruler of Ahmedabad city. Sarkhej Roza is a very quiet and beautiful place, and during monsoons one can relive ...

Guest Author: Disha Patel Every Sunday is a new chapter, a new beginning; a day when we don’t listen to others. No school, no college, no work, no responsibilities; it is just us and our dreams. Living in a heritage city, explorations come naturally to most of us. I like wandering around ...

Built in 1423 AD by Sultan Ahmed Shah, the Jama Masjid or Jami Mosque is considered to the benchmark of mosque design in Western India. The architect has incorporated two types of sanctuary facades, the screen of arches and the pillared portico, with the screen in the centre and the portico on the wings. ...

Instagram Ahmedabad is organizing Instameet 4.0 at Adalaj Step Well on Sunday 29th September 2013 from 8 AM to 10 AM. Have no idea what an Instameet feels like? Click here for  pictures from Instameet 3.0. What to know more about Instameets in Ahmedabad? Here are some myths and facts about ...

Guest Author: Disha PatelSarkhej Kumbharwada is located precisely behind Sarkhej Roza. The community of potters  reside here in Ahmedabad for 6 months and produce pots of no more than 3-4 kinds. They sell it in the wholesale market and as soon as the rainy season starts (mostly mid june), they head back to ...