Gujarat is the 6th largest state in India located in the western part of the country. Some key facts about Gujarat are: - The capital is Gandhinagar and the largest river is the Sabarmati. - It has diverse geography ranging from the Great Rann of Kutch to hills. Gujarat is also the only place to see wild Asiatic lions. - Important figures from Gujarat's independence movement include Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, and Shrimad Rajchandra. - Major cities include Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, and Rajkot which are known for temples, industries

1. GUJARAT
Glimpse of Gujarat
by Reshma Thakre

2. ● Gujarat was also known as Pratichya and Varuna.
● The capital of Gujarat, Gandhinagar is a planned city.
● The Sabarmati is the largest river in Gujarat followed by the Tapi, although
the Narmada covers the longest distance in its passage through the state.
● Gujarat is the 6th largest state in India.
● Gujarat offers scenic beauty from Great Rann of Kutch to the hills of
Saputara.
● Gujarat is the one and only place to view pure Asiatic lions in the world.
● It is also the birthplace of Shrimad Rajchandra, Mahatma Gandhi and
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, iconic figures of India's independence movement.
Glimpse of Gujarat

3. Map Of Gujarat (Location on Map of India)

4. • Area :- 196077 sq.km.
• Population :- 60383628 (as per 2011)
• Capital :- Gandhinagar
• Language :- Gujarati
• Currency :- Indian Rupees
• Climate :- Wet in the southern district and desertic in
the North-west region .
• Winter :- November to Febrary (12 – 29 celcius)
• Summer :- March to May (29-41 celcius)
• Mansoon :- June to October ( 27 to 35 celcius)
• Official song:- Jay Jay gauravi Gujarat
• Area :- 196024 Sq Km .
Fast facts about Gujarat

5. The History of Gujarat encompasses the Indus valley civilization.
The Dravidian tribes the original inhabitants of the region . The
ancient history of Gujarat was enriched by their commercial
activities .
The history of Gujarat saw an Aryan invasion followed by brief period
Greek rule. There were a succession of Hindu Kingdoms including
the era of the Gupta’s and culminating in the region of solankis.
The 9th century history of Gujarat saw the emergence of the Muslims
in the political arena of the state. The Mughals established and
consolidated their rule from Delhi. The rule of the Mughals lasted
from two centuries before it was ended by the Marathas in the 18th
centuries.
History

6. Cities Famous For
● Gandhinagar
It is called Hariyala
Patanagar. It is famous
Akshardham temple
● Ahmedabad
It is the second largest
producer of cotton in
India . Sabarmati ashram
famous in Ahmedabad

7. Cities Famous For
● Surat
large sea port.
It is famous for diamond cutting and polishing.
It is called diamond city .
● Vadodara
Industrial city . It is most famous for
various type of furnitures and handicrafts
item .
● Rajkot
it is famous place for Dandiya . It is latest growing city.

8. Cities Famous For
● Saputara
It is famous for Saputara lake ,
Sunset point, gira waterfalls and
townview point.
● Jamnagar
world biggest oil refinery industry
in Jamnagar.
● Junagadh
Girnar is famous for Jain pilgrimage.
it is famous for Kesar mangoes.

9. Cities Famous For
● Balashinor
it is famous for Jurassic park .
● Bhavnagar
large and small scale industries
along with the world’s largest
ship breaking yard.

10. 10 Best places to visit in Gujarat
● Shree Somanath jyotirlinga temple
It is one of the 12 jyotirlingas of lord Shiva situated 79 kms From
Junagadh. The remains of this temple of somanath Depicts the
story of a city which withstood the shocks of time And survived
the attacks of destroyers.

11. 10 Best places to visit in Gujarat
● Gir national park
Asiatic lion is famous in Gir National Park .
Located in Junagadh an Gir Somnath .
Indian bustards in bird reserves.
Established- 1965

12. 10 Best places to visit in Gujarat
● Sabarmati ashram
Gandhis first ashram in India was Established in the kochrab area
Of Ahmedabad on 25 may 1915. The ashram was then situated on
The banks of river Sabarmati.

13. 10 Best places to visit in Gujarat
● Rani ki vav
It is located on Patan is an intricately Constructed stepwell situated
in town Patan in Gujarat. Rani ki vav on new 100 Rupees Note .

14. 10 Best places to visit in Gujarat
● Adalaj stepwell
Adalaj stepwell is located in the Village adalaj close to Ahmedabad
city.

15. 10 Best places to visit in Gujarat
● Rann of Kutch
Rann of is a large area of saltMarshes located mostly in Gujarat.

16. 10 Best places to visit in Gujarat
● Lakshmi Vilas palace
Lakshmi Vilas palace was built by Maharaja sayajiraja Gaikwad.
It is located in Vadodara.

17. 10 Best places to visit in Gujarat
● Dwarkadhish
Dwarakadhish temple also known as Jagat Mandir is Hindu
temple dedicated to God Krishna. Located in Dwarka.

18. 10 Best places to visit in Gujarat
● Kanakaria lake
It is one of the second largest Lake in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

19. 10 Best places to visit in Gujarat
● Girnar
Girnar is the collection of mountains in the Junagadh district of
the Gujarat State.
The tallest of these rises to 945 meters (3100 ft.). the highest peak
in Gujarat.
the five peaks of Girnar are topped by 866 intricately carved stone
temple.
the strong built stone path is the pilgrimage route for both Hindus
and Jain

20. Other Famous places
• Modhera sun temple
• Aina Mahal
• Kalo dungar
• Prag Mahal
• Nageshvara jyotirlinga
• Statue of unity
• Nal sarovar

21. Tradition, Culture & Lifestyle
Gujrat is blessed with rich and vibrant tradition of handicrafts. It is widely differing in proportions of its
patterns to the element of wonderful exquisite artifacts in various forms. Its stands unique with a diverse arts
and crafts- a mixed combination with aesthetic appeal.
• Niddlework
• Pottery
• Tie and dye – bandhani
• Woodwork
• Bead work
• Textile culture
• Patola
• Zari
• Temple culture
• Jwellery
• Furnishings

22. Food
As Gujarat stands as “heart of India” Multiculturalism is traced in Gujarat.
Originally known as gujars, Gujarati are influenced by the waves from the past
That inherit Values of arts, culture and traditions.
For costume, traditional outfits like chania choli by women and Kedia dress is worn by male in
rural areas or during cultural festivals.
A traditional Gujarati thali consisting of dal ,rice, roti , and vegetables apart from salads, farsan
and sweet dish followed by chaas form the morning meal .

23. Fairs & Festivals
Runn Utsav
Global garba
Kite Festival

24. Fairs & Festivals
Tarnetar Fair ( August)
Modhera dance festival (3rd week
January
Kankaria carnival

25. Facts
● The safest state
● Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad(IIMA) is Asia’s 1st and
World’s 45th Ranked Buisness School.
● Reliance Petroleum Limited, Jamnagar Asia’s largest Petroleum
plant
● Largest Ship breaking Yard.
● Stands First in gas based thermal electricity generation.
● Highest no. of operating Airports in India (total 12).
● india’s 16% of investment are from Gujarat.
● Highest no. of vegetarian people (e.g.: all veg pizza hut)

26. Politics farming
Chief Minister :- Vijay Rupan
Governor :- Om Prakash
Kohlii
Gujarat is main producer of
tobacco, cotton and ground
nuts in India. And other major
crops Produced are rice,
wheat, jowar, bajra, maize, tur,
gram.

27. Thank You !
Presented by :-
Ku. Bhavana Deshmukh.
Ku. Reshma Thakre.
Ku. Nitu
Ku. Sarika
Ku. Dhanshri
Ku. Anushree
M.F.M. Warud, Amravati (M.H.)