We will learn about Vadnagar located in North Gujarat. Vadnagr is located in Mehsana district of North Gujarat. Vadnagar city is historical place. Vadnagar is famous for two things. One is that Prime minister Narendrabhai Modi of your county was born there and hailed from there and studied there. The other is that Tansen from Akbar`s Navaratna sang Dipkarag to him and after that the fire that burned in his body.When he came around to extinguish the fire, Tana-Riri extinguished the lamp that had caught fire on his body by singing a Malhar raga. Vadnagar is very famous for these two things.Vadnagr has many sightseeing places like Hatkeswar temple, Sharmishtha lake, Kirti toran, Tana-Riri etc.
Hatkeswar Temple
Similarly, there are total 18 puranas in Hindu culture. One of them is Skandapurana. Skandha means Kartik swami.The 6th chapter is Nagarkanth in skandapurana. It is the history of the origin of Lord hatkeshwar in Nagarkanth. It is said that there are seven nether worlds under the earth. The name of the third abyss is vital. There is an abyss. A river of gold flows in the deep abyss. From there Lord hatkesh himself has manifested in the form of linga. Gold is called "hatak" in sanskrit. This linga is equal to a gold bead, so this linga is called Hatkeshwar. By worshiping Hatkeshwar one gets wealth. Whoever comes there and makes a wish with full faith, God fulfills his hope. When saptarushi used to come there to fast for chaturmas Lord Rama also came there. Purified by doing pinddan ,worshiped hatkeshwar linga. It is mentioned in the puranas that Lord krishna worshiped hatkeshwar when he came for shamalsha`s marrige.
Kirti Toran
Kirti toran is a very beautiful and artistic toran. This toran of Vadnagar is also called Shaurya toran. These pylons are in good condition among the beautiful pylons of solanki yug. The toran in vadnagar is legendary. It is known for its construction known as shobha van toran of the city. It is also called the toran of vadnagar. The government has declared this monument as a reserve. The picture of the monument is seen in many books of the government. there is a fine carving on the top of its stones. The kirti toran with a height of about 13 meters gives a different and unique look to the world. In the world of amazing architecture, the towering pillars of solanki era have become world famous even though they have passed without any support or protection.The pillars of the pylons are tall, their colors and limbs. They are of different shapes and with different resources. The inner side of its beautiful sara has a figure of makar carved on it. One end of a semi-circular arch is shown emerging from the mouth on the inner side. At the top of the big pillar, small pillars are supported on the patta. There is a triangular arch above this patda. Inside this arch two small pillars are arranged and three small niches are made and idols of Ganesha, Kartikeya etc.are placed inside.
Narsimha mehta was a devotee of Lord krishna, his daughter`s name was kunvarbai. The name of lake is Sharmishtha because kunvarbai`s daughter was named sharmishtha. It is the largest lake in Vadnagar. It is believed that the lake is 4500 years old. Sharmishtha lake is there was a lake there was such a thing that husband-wife get marrid in the lake and then water will come when they give samadhi there. Water comes automatically from below in the lake. Boat trips are available in the lake. A competition of swimmers is also held there and prizes are also given.People come from far and wide to participate in it.
