We all know that India is a country of diversity, where people of every religion and caste live. Therefore, we will get to see many colours in the culture, customs and costumes here. This is a country where the festival of Diwali is also celebrated with equal enthusiasm as Holi and Eid are celebrated.
Diwali is a festival in India which is celebrated with great enthusiasm. Everyone gets into the Diwali feeling a few days in advance. During Diwali, people living in distant cities go and meet their families, celebrate the festival in their different styles and come together.
Apart from this, the colours of these festivals look different in every city, so why not do something different this time on Diwali? This time on Diwali, explore Gujarat, where the colours of Diwali are different from your city. To witness the grandeur of the illuminated city with which other cities celebrate this auspicious occasion. So let us try to know in this article which places you can explore in Gujarat.
Dwarka
It is an ancient city located in DevbhoomiDwarka district of Gujarat state. Dwarka is situated on the western coast of the Okha Mandal Peninsula on the banks of the Gomti River and the Arabian Sea. It is one of the Char Dhams of Hindus. This is the main site of Dwarka, the ancient kingdom of Shri Krishna. It is considered to be the first capital of Gujarat. This is one puri among seven puris. This city is situated on the seashore in the west of India.
This is the reason why every year there is a lot of excitement on Diwali, where people come together from far and wide. Visiting Dwarka during the occasion of Diwali can be a great experience for you too.
Lakshmi Vilas Palace
Lakshmi Vilas Palace of Gujarat is a place where there is a crowd of tourists all the time. On the day of Diwali, people not only from India but also from different parts of the country come here to see the beauty of the city. You can also plan to visit here.
This palace was built by Maharaja Sayajirao in 1890. Regarding the construction of this palace, it is said that the king had appointed two British officers to build it. This palace was built under the Indo-Saracenic tradition, but here you can also see a mix of Islamic and European architecture.
The great battle of Kutchh
When there is talk of visiting Gujarat on Diwali, the name of Run of Kutch is taken first. Tourists keep coming here from every corner of the country to visit. It is said that this is a place where one feels satisfied after seeing the Kutch culture, art and tradition. There are many great places to visit in Kutch.
You can explore places like Dholavira, Vijay Vilas Palace, festivals in Run of Kutch etc. The nearest railway station to Run of Kutch is Bhuj Railway Station. You can easily reach Bhuj by taking a local bus or taxi.
Whenever you go on a trip during Diwali, do not forget to visit these places in Gujarat.
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