Bharuch is a Beautiful Place in Gujarat

Bharuch

Histroy of Bharuch

Prarga in Gujarat - During the Mauryan period king Pradyota Mahavira of the Pradyota dynasty of Ujjain ruled Bharutkutchha in 550 BCE. He was a contemporary of Gautama Buddha. The Rig Thera Gatha of the Pali Canon written in the 1st century CE in Sri Lanka mentions the Vaddha Thera and Malitavamba Thera of Bharukaccha as contemporaries of the Buddha while the therigatha I of this canon mentions the Vaddhamata Theri of Bharukaccha. The ancient Sri Lankan chronicle Deepa Vash mentions that the great king Vijaya stayed in Bharutkutchha for 3 months in 500 BCE. Excavations carried out near the banks of the river Narmada in Bharuch have revealed many archaeological and archaeological wonders, the most revered of which is the temple. Later Bharuch was part of the Mauryan Empire from 322 BCE to 185 BCE, the East Satraps, the West Satraps, the Guptas and the Gurjara Pratiharas. It was known to the Greeks and Romans as Barygaza and was a settlement of Greek and Roman traders as a southern terminus of the Kamboja-Dvaratti route. It is mentioned in the 1st century Periplus of the Erythraean Sea as a major trading point of the Roman and Greek world. One of the Periploi I describes a number of Greek buildings and forts in the region. Recent erroneous attributions have been made to the Erythraean Greeks who did not even reach this far south in the Indian subcontinent, as they ruled only the lands to the west of the Indian subcontinent. Before the Indo-Greeks ruled over countries in the Indian subcontinent as well as the western and northern Indian subcontinent, and Indo-Greek coins were also in circulation in the region. According to historical accounts, the Pratiharas established the Pratihara Empire with its capital at Bhinmal. The state of Bharuch was created by this empire. In the 17th century, the Dutch and the British made it the centre of their cotton trading in Gujarat and commercial warehouses were established by the British and later others in 1616 and 1618. Subsequently, it was plundered by the Marathas in 1617 and 1686. During this period, Brij was handed over to Qadubuddin. The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb attacked and destroyed the fort and the fort in 1660. He later rebuilt it in 1686. In 1772, the British again attacked Brij and defeated Nawab Muazzaz Khan, reportedly with the help of his Viswa Bharati minister Dewan Lallu Bhai. The British handed over Brij to the Marathas who ruled from 1783 to 182 It was returned to the East India Company under the terms of the Treaty of Salabhai.

Famous Place in Bharuch

Shree Nilkantheshwar Mahadev Mandir
Narmada Park
Shree Munisuvrat Swami Samdi Vihar Jain Derasa
Golden bridge
Ninai Waterfalls
Kadia Dungar Cave
Narmada Mata Temple
Raichand Dipchand Library
Matariya Talav
Shree Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple
Shree Bhrugu Rishi Mandir
Kavi Jain Tirth
Zarwani Waterfall

1. Shree Nilkantheshwar Mahadev Mandir

Neelkanth Mahadev Temple in Bharuch Gujarat is situated on the banks of the Narmada River. It is a revered ancient Shiva temple. It is believed that this is the place where Lord Shiva had given the water that came out during the churning of the ocean to the world, hence his name was Neelkanth which means blue throated. It is said that the temple was established by devotees many centuries ago.

2. Shree Munisuvrat Swami Samdi Vihar Jain Derasar

3. Golden bridge

The British started the construction of the iron bridge on 7 December 1877. The contract for the bridge was given to the Bombay Baroda and Central India Railway and it was designed by Sir John Hawkshaw. The bridge was completed on 16 December 1881 at a cost of 45.165 lakh rupees. Originally known as the Narmada Bridge, it came to be known as the Golden Bridge due to the huge cost incurred during construction due to the damage caused by heavy water flows. After independence, it became a part of the National Highway. The heavy traffic flow reduced after a new bridge was built on the Narmada. The length of the Golden Bridge is 1412 m (4633 ft).

4. Ninai Waterfalls

Ninai Falls, located in Dediapada, Gujarat is a popular tourist destination known for its natural beauty and proximity to the Shilpeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary. The waterfall is an important feature of the region and attracts tourists exploring the country. Its location within the Dediapada wildlife sanctuary makes it a favorite of nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts.

5. Kadia Dungar Cave

Karia Dungar Caves are located in Karia Dungar near Jahazpore village in Zagadia taluka of Bharuch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. The group consists of seven caves built on a hill in the first and second centuries AD. The group includes sculptures of monolithic lion pillars. The cave art reflects the Vihara style of construction. There is a brick stupa at the foot of the hill at this site. The caves were built in the first or second century AD, influenced by the great architecture of the time.

6. Narmada Mata Temple

The Narmada Mata Temple in Bharuch is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Narmada, who is considered a form of the Hindu goddess Shakti. Located near the Dandiya Bazaar on the banks of the Narmada River, the temple is believed to be around 150 years old and is an important place of worship for Hindus in the region.

7. Raichand Dipchand Library

The Raichand Deepchand Library in Bharuch, Gujarat was established in 1858 and is considered one of the oldest librarians in the state. Businessman Premchand Raichand donated a large sum of money in 1862 to build a library in the name of his father Raichand Deepchand. The library has a collection of about 200,000 books, including rare manuscripts and out-of-print volumes.

8. Matariya Talav

Matariya Talav in Shaktinath, Bharuch is a popular tourist attraction and park known for its peaceful atmosphere and facilities like a circular walking path around the pond. It's a favorite spot for evening walks, especially for families and the elderly, and is known for its pleasant environment.

9. Shree Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple

Stambheshwar Mahadev Temple also known as Kamboi Temple is a unique Shiv temple located in Kavi Kamboi village of Jambusar Tehsil of Bharuch district of Gujarat, India. The temple is situated on the coast of Gulf of Cambay and Arabian Sea and is famous for its unique phenomenon of disappearing in the sea twice a day. Lord Shiva's son and goddess Kartikeya killed the demon Tarakasur and established a Shivling at the spot where he killed the demon. The temple is also mentioned in the Sikander Purana which mentions a pillar called Vishva Nandak Stambh established by the Devas at Mahi Sagar Sangamtirth area. The temple of Stambheshwar Mahadev is a simple temple with not many extraordinary architectural features. Its unique feature is that it disappears in the sea twice a day. Once in the morning and once in the evening. During certain tides the temple submerges in the sea and comes out when the jewels are worked. A 4 feet high Shivling appears.

10. Shree Bhrugu Rishi Mandir

Bhrigu Rishi Temple in Bharuch, Gujarat is a major temple dedicated to Maharshi Bhrigu in Indian mythology and astrology. The temple is believed to have been built between 1675 and 1686 by Sambhavant Maratha and is located on the banks of the Narmada River. Bhrigu Rishi is revered for his wisdom balance and Bhrigu Samhita which is considered to be the first Indian astrological work. The temple is an important pilgrimage site and popular tourist destination where the city of Bharuch is named Bhrigukachchha after the sage.

11. Kavi Jain Tirth

Its ancient name was Kankavati. The present temple of Bhagwan Adinath was built in Vikram Samvat 1645. Its formal installation was done by Shri Vijay Sen Suri Svarji. It was named Sarvjeet Prasad. The idol of Bhagwan Dharmanath was also formally installed by Maharaj Sahab in Vikram Samvat 1655. It was named Ratan Tilak Prasad. The temple was renovated several times. The temple was built by a mother-in-law and her son's wife. When her son's wife hit the door frame, her mother-in-law taunted her. So the son's wife Veer Bhai built a temple of 52 idols, shining like the abode of God, with the money she got from her maternal home. The main idol is of Bhagwan Dharmanath. Every year a fair is held here on Saptami of Krishna Paksha of Porsha month. Even today this temple is famous as Sas Bahu Mandir.

12. Zarwani Waterfa

The Zarwani waterfall inside the jungle drops from a craggy rock face into a deep gorge. Brief History: The sanctuary was first declared a protected area in 1982. An area of 150.87 sq. km was called the 'Dumkhal Sanctuary', specifically created for the protection of sloth bears.\

Famous Universities in Bharuch

Government Engineering College, Bharuch
College of Agriculture, Bharuch
Shri S'ad Vidya Mandal Institute of Technology
Narmada College of Science and Commerce
Shree Jayendrapuri Arts and Science College

Famous Garden in Bharuch

Narmada Park
JB Modi Park
Matariya Park
Dadabhai Naoroji Park