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Gandhinagar Attractions |
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The main tourist
attractions in Gandhinagar are the Akshardham Temple,
Capital Complex, Children's Park, Sarita Udyan, Craftsmen's
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Akshardham
Temple
The Akshardam temple is one of the famous temple in
Gandhinagar. This temple belongs to the wealthy Hindu
Swaminarayan Group, the richest sect in the world.
This temple was built by nearly 1000 artisans. It is
an elaborately carved building constructed out of 6000
tonnes of pink sandstone with beautiful carvings and
surrounded by the manicured lawns, perfect trees and
admirable fountains. In September 2002, this temple
was attacked by the terrorists.
Capital Complex
In the heart of the capital, in Sector 10, is the well
laid out complex of buildings housing the legislature
and government offices. Vithalbhai Patel Bhavan, a
magnificent domed building, stands majestically on a
high podium in the centre of a circular lake and
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the Vidhan Sabha and the
legislature offices. Flanking it, and linked by hanging
corridors, are two modern multi-storeyed buildings. Sardar
Bhavan, which houses the various departments of the State
Secretariat, and Narmada Bhavan, where the offices of all
the heads of departments are situated. The Secretariat along
with the offices of the heads of various departments are now
located in a complex of three-storeyed buildings constructed
to house the district offices, in sector 9.
Craftsmen's Village
Located near Gandhinagar, on the Sabarmati river back, is
Pethapur village, only 7 kms from the capital. Once famous
for its colourful `Bandhani' saris, the village also used to
export wooden printing blocks to Singapore. The wooden
blocks, with exquisite patterns carved on them, are used for
the hand-printing of cloth. They are still in demand among
the people. Some of the printing centres in India are
Ahmedabad, Bombay, Jetpur and Rajkot. The Pethapur craftsmen
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Adalaj
Step Well
Adalaj Step Well, the architectural marvel, is situated
about 15 kms from the capital on the National Highway.
This well is famous for its unique architecture with a
huge artistic edifice and a flight of steps that
enables one to reach the water, whatever be its level.
The Adalaj Step Well is considered to be the best of
all step wells in Gujarat.
Children's Park
Children's Park is a major attraction for children and
holiday makers. The Children's Park has a mini train
and a lake with boating facilities.
Sarita Udyan
In sector 9 and along the river front is the lovely
Sarita Udyan, an ideal spot for picnickers. The entire
area is being developed to provide full recreational
facilities. Deer Park - Adjacent to Sarita Udyan, at
Indroda village, on the outskirts of the capital city,
is the sprawling deer park, a big draw for both
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