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Important places in Kutch

Traveling in Kutch is not less than a thrilling adventure. The stunning architecture, ancient temples and quainted palaces, the beauty and distinctiveness of its landscape, the undemanding lifestyle and prosperous culture of the Kutchis is so unique and irresistible that even the smallest village is just hard to miss.

Bhuj: Being the headquarters of the Kutch district, Bhuj is an important place to visit. Apart from its administrative importance Bhuj is also popular for its amazing landscape.Its strategic location also adds to its tourist`s attraction.

Bhadreshwar temple Bhadreswar: Another important place of Kutch is Bhadreswar, which is famous for it`s the Bhadreshwar temple, one of the most ancient temples. The glory of the past is reflects in all buildings in this place.

Mandvi: Mandvi is a very important place situated at the coastal line well-known for its Mandvi Port. Eminent for handicraft work, Mandvi has the best tie-dye, silver workand interesting architecture.

Mundra: Mundra is a chief town of the Mundra taluka which lies to the east about half was along the coast to Anjar. Famous for its port and Namdawork by Mansoori people, Mundra is hard to miss.

Anjar: Historical important and a prominent trading center, Anjar is a very interesting town. It is famous for its nut-crackers, knives, swords, batik, block print items, old solver jewellery and Bandhani.

Bhuvad: Bhuvad has the ruins of a temple of Bhuvadeswar Mahadev. The Mandap measuring about 32ft by 40 ft inside is supported by 34 pillars and 4 pilasters. The pillar are square to about one third their height then octagonal and lastly round. The walls of the temple are built of stone. On the Pilasters to the right of the shrine is an inscription dated 1289-90. Bhuvad who gave his name to the village is said to have been a Chavda chief, killed either by the Kathanis or by Lakha Fulani Jadeja. His headless figure is dedicated to him. Near his shrine are tall tomb stones which mark the spots where warriors who died in the battle with Bhuvad were laid to rest.

Gedi: Gedi village is one among the most erstwhile town of Kutch. Gedi is also famous for Mahavir temple. It claims to be the Viratnagar that gave shelter to the Pandavs. (1400 BC)

Janan: Janan is known for a spring called Bhimguda which is considered holy because it contains an idol of Ghatotkachh the son of Bhim, born of Hadamba. Bhimsen one of the five Pandavas, after killing the demon Hideimba, married his sister Hadamba. She gave birth to a son with a head as big as `ghada` (pot) and he was therefore named Gatokachh. He could assume any desired form and remain invisible by other, Idols of Ghatokachh and Bhim are worshipped at the Bhimguda near Janan. It has a population of around 779 people.

Temple of Kotay Jakhs: Historical important, this little town of Kutch has history that unfolds the past of the 9th century. The padhargadh fort is worth site seeing in Jakhs.

Dhinodhar: Dhinodhar is famous for the holy Dhoramnath shrine which is situated on the highest peak of the Dhinodhar hill.

Kotay: The streets of Kotay are always flooded with a lot of pilgrims to visit the ancient temple of Kotay. Besides devotees it also attracts archeologist as the temple is famous for its beautiful architecture and sculpture.

Kera: Kera is another important town in Kutch. It is populated mainly by Kambis and Khojas who are progressive cultivators.

Dhrang: Here you will find the Samadhis of Makad Dada a patron saint of Kutch and his disciples. Dhrang is famous for the Magh-Vad Mahashivratri fair.

Jangi: Jangi is about is 15Km from Samakhiali. It was formerly a port but is no longer in use. The place is well known for the Akhada of Makad Dada, who had stayed here for twelve years and who fed hungry and the poor people. Rabari people are living in this village.

Baladdiya: Baladdiya, 18km away from Bhuj this little village holds mythological importance. The village is inhabited by Kanbis. Some of them have migrated to Africa and England.

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