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Place to visit in Ahmedabad:-)

Kankaria Lake:
Kankaria Lake is the second largest lake in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It is located
in the south-eastern part of the city, in the Maninagar area. It was completed in 1451
during the reign of Sultan Qutb-ud-Din Ahmad Shah II though its origin is placed in
the Chalukya period sometimes. A lakefront is developed around it, which has many
public attractions such as a zoo, toy train, kids city, tethered balloon ride, water
rides, water park, food stalls, and entertainment facilities. The lakefront was
revamped in 2007―2008. Kankaria Carnival is a week-long festival held here in the
last week of December. Many cultural, art, and social activities are organised during
the carnival.

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Sabarmati Ashram:
On his return from South Africa, Gandhi’s first Ashram in India was established in the Kochrab
area of Ahmedabad on 25 May 1915. The Ashram was then shifted on 17 June 1917 to a piece
of open land on the banks of the river Sabarmati. Reasons for this shift included: he wanted to
do some experiments in living eg farming, animal husbandry, cow breeding, Khadi and related
constructive activities, for which he was in search of this kind of barren land; mythologically, it
was the ashram site of Dadhichi Rishi who had donated his bones for a righteous war; it is
between a jail and a crematorium as he believed that a satyagrahi has to invariably go to either
place. The Sabarmati Ashram (also known as Harijan Ashram) was home to Mohandas Gandhi
from 1917 until 1930 and served as one of the main centres of the Indian freedom struggle.
Originally called the Satyagraha Ashram, reflecting the movement toward passive
resistance launched by the Mahatma, the Ashram became home to the ideology that set
India free. Sabarmati Ashram, named for the river on which it sits, was created with a
dual mission. To serve as an institution that would carry on a search for truth and a
platform to bring together a group of workers committed to non-violence who would help
secure freedom for India.

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Jhulta Minar:
Located in Ahmedabad, Jhuta Minar is one of the most intriguing
architectural wonders that the world has ever seen. They are still an
unsolvable mystery. What makes the minarets unique is if one of the
minarets is shaken then the other minaret shakes within a few
seconds, while the connecting passage doesn't transmit any
movements or vibrations. Many architects and historians have tried to
understand the physics and logic behind the unrelated movements of
the minarets. It is these movements that have led to its name, Jhulta
Minar which translates to swinging minaret.

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Manek Chowk:

Manek Chowk, a bustling city square, is located in the city of Ahmedabad in

Gujarat. It is surrounded by historic structures and is considered a part of Old
Ahmedabad. If you have a bigger appetite for shopping, this is the place to be,
because Manek Chowk plays three different roles in a day. It is a vegetable
market in the morning, a bullion market in the afternoon and a foodies hub in the
evening. It is considered as India's second-biggest and busiest markets. If you
manage to spend an entire day here, you'll know how the afternoon takes over
the vegetable market and how dusk takes over the bullion market and transforms
it into foodies paradise.Manek Chowk is named after Saint Maneknath who is
believed to have interrupted Ahmed Shah I's efforts to build Bhadra Fort in 1411.

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Types of Cuisines in Ahmedabad:-)

Khakhra:This dish or rather a snack is a perfect dish that you can try for your morning
breakfast. As it is light-weight, it makes the best snack food item for the evening tea. There are
many outlets and places where you can try the different varieties of Khakhra and other snack
items famous in Ahmedabad. These crunchy and crispy Khakhras are one of the specialties of
Ahmedabad which makes the place quite popular amongst the tourist as well.

Samosa:Samosa makes another great option as the street food in Ahmedabad with
its high-quality and rich taste. Moreover, Ahmedabad is not only famous for its veg samosa but
is also famous for offering mutton and chicken samosas with delicious chutneys. The outer
crispy layer filled and stuffed with soft yet spicy filling is something that should not be missed. It
tastes best when served hot and eaten along with tea.

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 Dal Vada:Dal vadas in Ahmedabad is very similar to Pakodas of Delhi. Generally, this
snack is preferred in the evening with the evening tea or when you want something light to eat in
between your meals. These snacks are soft yet crispy and spicy which makes them really
popular amongst the local residents of Ahmedabad. The unique taste of this snack also attracts
many tourists to try them during their Ahmedabad tour.

Bhel Puri:For all those people who are looking for some light-weight snack and that too
at an affordable price or rather a cheap price must try the very famous Bhel Puri of Ahmedabad.
This spicy snack can give you the best taste which you will remember for a long time. You can
find a lot of experimentation with this snack as it can be prepared with different flavors and
varieties. This makes the perfect snack in the evening.

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Types of Clothings in Ahmedabad:-)
Traditional Dresses of Gujarati Men:

Chorn:Chorn is a type of cotton pants that the Gujarati men wear. It looks like a
stitched dhoti and is very loose and comfortable. Chorno either has a string to tie at the
waist or have elastic.

Kediyu:Kediyu is a garment that is worn above the chorno to cover the top part of the
body. A kediyu is a frock type kurta with frills, worn by the men in Gujarat. Kediyu is also
referred to as Angrakhu.

Dhoti:Dhoti or dhoti is a long piece of garment that is wrapped around the lower body
of men. The garment is wrapped around the waist and tucked from between the legs.
Gujarati men wore white or light coloured dhotis for normal wear.

Kurta:A kurta is the top worn to cover the torso of men. The Kurtas for everyday use
are made up of cotton. Festive kurtas may have embroideries or some designs in them.

Phento:Phento is a headwear or a turban worn by Gujarati men, especially in rural

areas. It consists of a layered cloth wrapped around the head.

Jewellery:Young boys do not wear much jewellery. The men of Gujarat may wear a
gold ring and a gold chain.

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Traditional Dresses of Gujarati Women:

Ghagra Choli or Chaniya Choli:The traditional attire of Gujarati women

is Chaniya Choli or Ghagra Choli; Women also wear an Odhni (dupatta or
chunni) with it.

Chaniyo:The Chaniyo or lehengas is a coloured petticoat or skirt-like

garment worn by the women. The Chaniyo is designed with mirrors and
thread work

Choli:The women wear Polku or Choli on the top. It is an embroidered

short blouse.

Chunni:Chunni, Odhni or dupatta is an elongated piece of cloth to

complete the dress. The churn is worn diagonally and is used to cover their
heads.

Saree:A saree is a long piece of garment that is wrapped around the

woman's body, and the excess or the end is wrapped around the shoulder.
However, the Gujarati women wear sarees with the end of the saree in the
front.

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Types of festivals ahmedabad:-)

Navaratri:Navratri is a Hindu festival that spans nine nights (and ten days) and
is celebrated every year in the autumn. It is observed for different reasons and
celebrated differently in various parts of the Indian cultural sphere.Theoretically,
there are four seasonal Navaratri. However, in practice, it is the post-monsoon
autumn festival called Sharada Navaratri that is the most observed in the honor of
the divine feminine Devi (Durga). The festival is celebrated in the bright half of the
Hindu calendar month Ashvin, which typically falls in the Gregorian months of
September and October.

Diwali:The much-awaited festival of light is here. Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is celebrated across
India with great enthusiasm as it symbolises the victory of good over evil. Derived from the Sanskrit word
‘Dipavali’, which means a row of lights, Diwali has been celebrated since time immemorial.Diwali is celebrated
20 days after Lord Ram killed Ravana (Dussehra) and rescued Sita from captivity in Lanka. The celebration
marks the return of Lord Ram to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. To welcome Lord Rama, Sita and Laxman, the
entire city was decked up and the people decorated the city with diyas (earthen lamps) to welcome their king.

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Glossary:-)
❖ Place to visit in Ahmedabad
❖ Types of Cuisines in Ahmedabad
❖ Types of Clothings in Ahmedabad
❖ Types of festivals ahmedabad

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