Explain in detail the cultural heritage of Gujarat.
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Answer:
Gujarat has rich cultural heritage: Patola' work had become famous in Gujarat during the Solanki period. King Siddhraj Jaisingh provided patronage to many 'Patola' weavers. This art is more than 850 years old. Bandhani of Jamnagar, Jetpur, Bhuj and Mandavi are very popular.
Explanation:
1. Places of cultural, legendary and archaeological importance :-
These Lothal (Taluka Dholka), Rangpur (Taluka Limbdi, District Surendranagar), Dholaveera (District Kachchh) and Rozadi / Shrinathgadh (District Rajkot).
2. Places of historical importance :-
These are victory tower at Vadnagar, Stone Inscription of King Ashoka at Junagadh, Sun Temple of Modhera, Fort and gate at Champaner, Rudra Mahalaya of Siddhpur, Mansar Lake of Viramgam, Jama Masjid, Jhoolta Minara, Sidi Saiyyed ni jali and Hathisinh Dehrasar - Jain temples at Ahmedabad, Sahastraling Lake of Patan and Rani ki Vav, Raj Mahal of Vadodara, Tomb of Mohabat Khan and Parsi Agiari at Navsari.
3. Places of Pilgrimage :-
Dwarkadhish temple and Shardapeeth of Jagatguru Shankracharya at Dwarka, Jyotirlinga temple at Somnath, Ambaji temple, Bahucharaji temple, Ranchoddas temple at Dakor, Shamlaji temple, Mahakali temple at Pavagadh, Mira-Datar temple at Unava and Palitana Jaintirth.
4. Festivals :-
These are Polo forest festival at Vijaynagar, Kite festival and Kankaria Carnival at Ahmedabad, Tana-Riri festival at Vadnagar, Northern Dance festival at Modhera and Rannotsava in Kachchh.
5. Jain and Buddhist caves :-
These are at Vadnagar, Taranga, Khambhaliya, Shamlaji, Koteshwar, Talaja, Dhank and Jhagadiya.
6. Fairs :-
The famous fairs in Gujarat are held at Modhera, Kartik Poonam fair at Ambaji, Bhavnath Mahadev fair at Girnar, Tarnetar fair at Tarnetar and Vautha fair at Dholka.
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