Bhuj was founded by Rao Hamir in 1510 and was made the capital of Kutch by Rao Khengarji I in 1549. Its foundation stone as state capital was formally laid on Vikram Samvat 1604 Maagha 5th (approx. 25 January 1548).
How Bhuj got its name?
The name of Bhuj city got originated from a 160 M high hill, Bhujiyo Dungar, which overlooks the entire city. As per the saying, this hill used to be the residence of Bhujang, the Great Serpent.
Bhuj is located 100 miles (160 km) from the Indo-Pakistan border. The airport was previously made up of two bunkers/buildings near the Bhuj Rudra Mata Air Force Base, with which it shares the runway.
Bhuj, city, northwestern Gujarat state, west-central India. It is situated in the lowlands between the Rann (marsh) and the Gulf of Kachchh (Kutch).
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Chhatedi in Bhuj, Gujarat
The word Chhatedi derives from Chhatri which means umbrella after the shape of the domes of the monument. Chhatris are popular all over Rajasthan and Gujarat. The Royal cenotaphs are usually associated with the resting places of the rulers of the region. Locals treat the structures with respect and they expect the same from the tourists. The Chhatedis at Bhuj were constructed by the Jadeja rules in 18th century.
Entrance to Rao Lakha Chhatri
Rao Lakha Chhatris or Chhatedi Bhuj
The Rao Lakha Chhatris are designed by Ram Singh Malam. A stone slab in the complex also suggests that 15 of the King’s wives gave up their life at the funeral pyre of Rao Lakha. Many of the Chhatris were damaged in the 2001 earthquake at Bhuj.
https://iranicaonline.org/articles/parsi-communities-i-early-history Link👆🏾 for those who wish to read up on Zoroastrianism and Zoroastrians (Parsees as we are locally called in India) I was told we used to have an agiary and a dakhmu in Diu... So it was first on my list to hunt down... Thankfully the first person I asked for help was very happy to have met 2 parsees in his hometown... He volunteered to take us triple seat on his Enfield to the above 2 places... The Fire temple has been converted into a temple of learning for the past 25 years... Prior to that I was informed that for over 60 or 70 years the place had shut down as Zarthostis had left the place way back... No worshippers no Fire temple and Dakhmu is like a picnic spot... The Dakhmu or Cemetery shut probably 80 years back Below are my picture story of a community that is still very very fondly remembered by the locals... The Fire Temple that was... Remanats of a vibrant past... ...
Visited Bhuj and Jamnagar Agiaries now non operational... Due to lack of worshippers... I was told only 1 family in Bhuj is looking after the place and they stay in Ahmedabad... Bhuj agiary premise is well looked after by Mr.Abu Bakar... Whereas in Jamnagar there are 5 families and all are mostly senior citizens The Jamnagar Agiary is looked after by Mr.Sarosh Daruwalla as care taker of the premise and Mr.Wadia the trustee. Also was shown the insides of Bhuj house too... Below are some of my pix of Bhuj house The parsee jailor of Bhuj with his sons Below are some of my pix of the Bhuj Agiary that was... Inspite of the Bhuj Earthquake couldnt see much damage to the premise or walls. There are 4 of these that were on the roof till the devastating earth quake of Bhuj... When they fell down and now adorn the 4 corners o...
Ready for our holidays to take off... Landed in Bangalore My daughter and I started our holiday to South India with a red eye flight to Bangalore on 15th early morning ... In Bangalore we booked an uber from the airport since Ola taxis were far more expensive than the latter ... So We landed at MM's home at 5am and were greeted vv warmly at that early early hour by MM & DU ... had some choi and chatted till 6.30 am and then it was shut eye till noon... The same day was an easy day with meeting friend's in the evening at the most happening club ... 17th.early morning we left for Mysore with my dost K from my biking group... we met last year and kind of mutually decided that we like to spend time with each other and can tolerate each other's differences too ... so this year since I was coming to B'lore with my daughter and bestie , I thought a small quick 2 nights 3 days trip will calm the gypsy within...
Entrance to Rao Lakha Chhatri
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