Navsari

n north Surat district, in east Dang district, and in west Arabian sea near it Navsari city is developed whose history is very enriched. From rural village in Navsrari Taluka “Purna” river enters. Here, Burna river,s length is 36 km. Navsari district is Gujarat's ancient and historical city. As it is at sea level, in summer also weather is good. Navsari is an important station of broad gauge railway line between Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Through Ahmedabad, Mumbai National Highway No.8, Navsari is connected to big cities of Gujarat and is related to Parivaahan Nigam. (Transportation bus service), Before freedom Navsari was the main city of old Vadodra State. From 1st May 1949 Navsari has been included in Surat district and in 1964 in month of June, Surat district was reformed and district was included in Valsad district presently since 2nd October 1997 Navsari District has come into existence. According to old writing it can be seen that Navsari was famous in 7th century. In 671 AD known as “Samana Navsarika” this region was ruled by Chalukya dynasty(Vavshaj_ Laat Branch). In this lineage “Avnijanasha Pulkeshi king” was ruling to win over “Navsarika” Pulkeshi Raja(king) had defeated Arabian Army and driven them. This Chalukyan rule is known to have continued till 740 AD. During this time on hill “Dubla Koli” and “Rajput” population for spread not densely. Indian travel agent gives special discounted hotel from budget hotels to Deluxe hotels in India. At that time Shila Dritniya Guru Naavdrdha is known to have stayed in present Naag talavdi area. Due to this area, it became famous as “Naag Mandal” and gradually with passage of time this district present name “Navsari” came. In 825 AD on the hermitage path, great establisher Sayeed Neerudin Uferu, Sayeed Sadat stayed in Navsari’s Lincikui area. His miracles being known in surrounding villages he was known as “Aulitya” known as great person. Due to this, Navsari’s fame had increased, such writing is available. As a sign of “Auliyas” fame today also in lincikui area Rojo, Masjid and other than Haj Mary Homes are seen. As mentioned above “Navsari” Became famous as “Naag Mandal” Before “Navsari” name was finalized different name like Naagvardhan, Naagshahi, Naagsharala, Navsareh, Nagmandal and Paarsipuri writing is available. It has also been known that Navsari was known as “Paarsipuri” Parsi’s had first stepped in present Navsari, at time weather over their was good(Sari) Due to this they derived Navsari as Navo-sari. Special from it is known that in 18th centuries 2nd decade by establishing rule of Marathas from Songadh to Navsari old Thame was developed. In 1898 AD in Navsari Jail, New police station, Sayajbag, Townhall, Library, Varihomes, Hospitals, vegetable and fish market, Administrative officers and historical buildings have come into existence. In the east of city tower Mudhu-mitma Pashwarnath’s Derasar is situated which shown that in ninth century Navsari might be main (big) centre of Jain religion. In Patva Shari with population of Sanat and Jain in one temple there is a beautiful idol of “Bhrahmaji” In Navsari in initial period it is known to have colonized on various hills. Due to increase in population colonization might have been done in low-lying areas it is believed so. In the row of various hills Banavad, Kamush Maholla, Musalman Maholla, Patvasheri, Dungdvad, Kutar’s Khidki, Mota Mohalla, Damada Maholla, Vahorvaad, are there while Dhaturvad, Desaivaad, Saanga Vaad, Kaanga Vaad, Bajarvaad, Golvaad, etc are situated in low-lying area. Navsari’s Tarta market is inhabited by Parsis. In the middle of Parsi population (Aatash Behram) was established and as a result of increased population in present Veraval area Parsi facility is seen.

Historical Places
Navsari city
In Navsari citiy's site seeing places amongst worth seeing places are Parsis Pura “Atash Behrams”, huge building and five Parsi “Agyaris” are included. Creator of Industrial Revolution and leading industrialist Sheth Jamshedji Navroji, Tata's house in which he was born is maintained even today in good condition. Dadabhai Navroji who was the first to demand Swaraj (Self-rule), his house is also present today besides this. Here in 1872 Dasturji Maherji Rana library was established in 1898 Sayajirao Harik Mohotsav library along with it may libraries were established. Indian travel agent gives special discounted hotel from budget hotels to Deluxe hotels in India.

Umbhraat (Jalalpor Taluka)
29 km away from Navsari and 18 km away from Moroli railway station on the banks of sea Umbhraat is situated which is famous as hill station. Here Vihardham’s (Tourist places) administration is done by Gujarat Tourism Department. For the whole year people from far away places come to enjoy good climate. In summer people enjoy the fun of bathing in sea. Here on “Anant Chawdas” day chandi festivals fair is organized. Explore Special Holidays with us.

Karadi (Jalalpor Taluka)
Karadi village situated at a distance of 12km from Navsari is for Gandhi Kutir institution established in AD 1950.

Dandi(Jalalpor Taluka)
19 km away from taluka’s main city, this village is colonized on bank of sea and famous for Mahatma Gandhijis historical Salt Satyagraha. This historical Dandi is near sea. “Kirti” pillar in remembrance of “Mahatma Gandhi” is established opposite this monument where there is “Safe villa” where during night Gandhiji had resided. Explore Special Holidays with us.At present in it Gandhi museum and library is there. Behind Gandhi Museum, Daudi Vora’s famous “Dargah”, (tomb) Mai Saheba Mazar (Hizlaa Yusufi) is there where for belief people of all communities come from outside, also.

Dharagiri (Navsrai Taluka)
At a district of 5 km from Navsari on banks of Purna river on the national highway connecting Ahmedabad-Mumbai Dharagiri is situated. Here “Tapovan Sanskaar Dham” named Jains huge temple is there here 16 idols of stone and 75 idols of metal are established. This temple's specialty is this that, its vast “Rang Mandap” is constructed by only. cement and bricks and at any place iron/steel is not used in this “Tapovan Dhaam” children get an opportunities to live in laps of nature and get education along nature with character formation, religious education and culture is inculcated. According to it they are bought up. Here children come from other villages and big cities to take education. Explore Special Holidays with us.

Gandevi Taluka
It is believed that Gandevi is an ancient city. Here Solanki era’s noncomporable carved stones are found Gandavi’s. which was considered a pure place, it would have been transformed and believed to be Gandevi. In Gandevi Taluka Bilimora place is there. In Bilimora near old lake Satimata’s temple is stituated. Special Holidays with very attractive and discounted packages and hotel bookings. Here on “Kali Chaudas” (on day before Diwali) big “Fair” is held.

Here Hanumanji’s temple, Ramji’s temple, Vaishnav Haveli, Jain Derasar, Ambikaeshwar Mahadev, Trajambakeshwar Mahadev, Neelkantheshwar Mahadev, Gangeshwar Mahadev, Somnath Mahadev, Andheshwar Mahadev, Gayatri Mandir, Swami Narayan Mandir, Ambaji Mataji’s Mandir are situated here in Somnath temple in “Shravan” month and in Gangeshwar temple on Mahashivratri big fair is organized. Special Holidays with very attractive and discounted packages and hotel bookings.

Nandhai (Chikhli Taluka)
Colonized on the banks of river Orange, Nandhai Village is connected by State Tourism Bus Service. On banks of river, in villages, in the middle of shady trees group, Gupteshwar Mahadev’s temple is situated. Special Holidays with very attractive and discounted packages and hotel bookings.As per/olktale Mahadev’s this “Shivling” is hid between the plants so it is known as Gupteshwar. From the water drop lets dropping on this “Shivling” sometime “Om” sound is heard. Jagatguru Shankracharya and other saints had visited this “Shivling” on the festival of “Shivratri” in temple of Gupteshwar Mahadev’s verandah big fair is held. This fair continues for approximately 5 days. Here for bathing. on the day of Shivratri there is special greatness of bathing here after 12 pm so visitors bathe in large number (Pilgrims)

Maji Village (Chikhli Taluka)
Maji village in situated at a distance of 4 km from taluka nearby railway staion chikhli bilimora is 14 km away. Village is connected through state Transport Service. Here mallikaarjun’s old “Shivala” is situated.

Unai (Vasanda Taluka)
This village situated on Billimoravadhai railway route is famous for warm water “Kunds” (Reservoirs) These “Kunds” of hot water are very old. It is said that, Lord Shri Rama could not get Brahmins over here for “Yagna” (Sacrifice) so he had called Brahmins for Gangakulgiri place on Himalaya for “Yagna” (Sacrifice) to fulfill there need of hot water Lord Shri Ram's had produced hot flow of Ganga by targeting arrow in land. Besides as per other folktale when Lord Shri Ram, Sita and Lakshman living forest life came to Dand Karnaya’s Sharban Rushi’s Ashram then Rushi throught there meditation power had changed their bad-smelling clothes, Lakshman knowing about it, Ram’s attention was drawn towards “Rishis” pain to relieve the condition of Rishi suffering from a very big disease. Lord Rama had aim Arrow at lands inner part (Patal) and from it. Medicinal waters started flowing and “Ushan Ambas” big idol become evident Sitaji established “Ushar Ambaji’s” idol in form of energy. Sitaji bathed at this place (In bathed) and its name was kept so. Here from surrounding villages at Unai Matajis temple people come for “Darshan”. Incredible India Tours with Indian Travel agent.