The State of Gujarat

First Online: November 14,2004
Page Last Updated: May 23,2009

Introduction

The state of Gujarat (a.k.a Gujarath), located on the north western part of India is the most industrialized areas of the country. Cotton mills and diamond cutting are the most prominent of the industries.

The name Gujarat is derived from the name of a ruling community "Gurjars", but the history of Gujarat dates back to the Indus Valley civilization, and some period sites are found. Gujarat has been a center of religious and spiritual activity with Jains, Vaishnavas (devotees of Lord Vishnu), and Zoroastrians living together for centuries.

Some famous personalities from Gujarat include Vallabhabhai Patel, and Mahatma Gandhi.

Table of Contents

• The Somnath Temple -- "The great Somnath temple signifies that the power of reconstruction is always greater than the power of destruction"

• Temples of Gujarat -- Analysis of Jain and Hindu temple architecture of Gujarat; covers all important temples.

• Sardar Vallabhabhai Patel

• Search for Pictures of Gujarat in Kamat PICTURESearch

See Also:

• Pictures of Rajasthan

Kamat's Potpourri Geographica Indica North India