Porbandar city: Porbandar is a coastal city in the Indian state of Gujarat, perhaps best known for being the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi. The famous places of porbandar are Sudama temple, Bharat mandir, Tara mandir, Kirti mandir etc. It is situated around 400 Kms from Ahmedabad. It is also known as "White City" because of its white stone construction. Its ancient maritime activities - trade with Arabia, Africa and Persia have given way to a thriving industry of cement and chemical units.
Daria Rajmahal, Probandar's sea facing city palace, built in a style that blends Arabic, Indian, Gothic, and Renaissance architecture. The entrance is through a Gothic style archway, crowned by a tall tower that offers a marvelous view of the palace courtyards, the beach beyond, and the sea. Nothing remains of the Darbar hall now, and the palace has now been turned into a college.
During 1979-80 the construction of a new 41m high RCC Lighthouse Tower at a site 4 km East from the old lighthouse was taken up and completed in 1983. The PRB-21 equipment supplied by M/s Asia Navigation Aids, New Delhi was installed and commissioned on 30th November 1985. Subsequently a ‘Racon’ (MACE origin) was added on 19th November 1988 which was replaced with ‘Tideland’ Racon in October 1997. The sealed beam lamps were replaced by auto head lights (with 100 W halogen lamps) in 1995. The Radio beacon of MACE origin (400W) transmitting on 293 kHz was installed at the station in 1991-92 and was put on the Air in March 1992. The DGPS equipment manufactured by M/s Leica Geo systems, U.S.A. and supplied by M/s. Elcom Marine, Mumbai was integrated and station was converted to DGPS station on 31st March 2003. For more information visit http://www.dgllnoida.gov.in/PORBANDAR.html
A view of the jetty from Circuit house - Porbandar
Fishing boats at Porbandar
Cement factory at Porbandar
Fishing in the Arabian sea
Ocean at Porbandar: Amongst the many un-spoilt beaches of Gujarat is the beach of Porbandar on the southeast coast in between Veraval and Dwarka. As a seaport on the Arabian Sea Porbandar is picture prefect with the many beautiful beaches and beach villas.
Waves smashing against the rocks at Porbandar
Scenery at Porbandar
Sunset at Porbabdar: Amongst the many un-spoilt beaches of Gujarat is the beach of Porbandar on the southeast coast in between Veraval and Dwarka. As a seaport on the Arabian Sea Porbandar is picture prefect with the many beautiful beaches and beach villas.
Harshidhi Temple: The temple is situated on the top and bottom of Koyla Hill. Harsidhi Matatji is also known as Ambica Mataji and Kalki Mataji. The local people call her Harshad Mata.
View from Harsiddhi temple : The temple is situated on the top and bottom of Koyla Hill. Harsidhi Matatji is also known as Ambica Mataji and Kalki Mataji. The local people call her Harshad Mata
Wind mills through the mist : There are lots of windmills along the beaches of Porbandar and they provide a spectacuar view during sunrise and sunset. This picture was taken from the top of a hill at sunset.
Kirti Mandir: To commemorate the birth of Gandhiji, a 79 feet high imposing building has been built on an otherwise Spartan lane of the city where Bapu ws born in 1869 A.D. It covers in its premises a three stoyered ancestral house of Gandhiji wherein the exact place where Putlibai, Gandhijis mother, had given birth to a child Gandhi, is marked with a Swastik.Narrow wooden staircase leads the visitors to the upper storey,in particular to Gandhijis reading room.The adjoining new building, Kirti Mandir houses a Gandhian library, a prayer hall, a nursery and a steeple decorated with episodes from Gandhijis life. Behind Kirti Mandir is Navi Khadki were Kasturba, Gandhijis wife was born.
Tara Mandir (Planetarium): All celestial bodies like stars and planets are projected scientifically by special effect movies on an overhead round screen in a theatre and explained elaborately to the joy of the viewers. The only drawback, they need a minimum of 20 people before they organize a show . . .
Bharat Mandir is situated in a beautiful garden opposite the Nehru Planetarium, at Porbandar, in Gujarat. The Mandir features several murals depicting great men and religious preceptors of India. There is a huge relief map of India on the floor inside. The building’s pillars are exquisitely garnished with bas-reliefs of over 100 religious figures and legendary persons from Hindu epics. The six distorting mirrors of its verandah’s are much popular among children.
Rangbai temple: Located near Porbandar on the unspoiled beach this temple is dedicated to the Quldevi RANGBAI MAA of Joshi families belonging to BARDAI BRAHMIN COMUNITY. It is a great tourist and religious spot.
Osho Ashram Porbandar: About 45 people live permanently and they are of various age groups. There are jobs available for cooking, chopping vegetables, sweeping and maintenance, stone work, sign painting, cleaning the Buddha hall, helping with filling the water, even helping make the new swim pool and various constructions are going on also, if you have skills. etc. There is no mandatory fee, but usually 50 rs., about a dollar, per day. Rooms are sparse with only a light bulb and a mat on the floor . There is a public swim pool and the run off has been set up for cloth washings too. Cars and taxis can be rented for excursions to neighboring towns, and public transportation is available by bus also from the airport and train station.
Waves at Madhupur beach
Ocean at Maduupur
Colourful sand on the Rangbai beach
Sea shore at Rangbai beach
silhouette of a black headed ibis .. changed the background from white to yellow .. love the water droplets in this one
Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus) : The Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus), also known as the Red-backed Sea-eagle, is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as eagles, buzzards and harriers. They are found from Asia to Australia. The Brahminy Kite is distinctive and contrastingly coloured, with chestnut plumage except for the white head and breast and black wing tips. The juveniles are browner, but can be distinguished from both the resident and migratory races of Black Kite in Asia by the paler appearance, shorter wings and rounded tail.
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Western Reef Heron, Egretta gularis : The Western Reef Heron, Egretta gularis, also known as the Western Reef Egret, is a medium-sized heron. It occurs mainly on the coasts in tropical west Africa, the Red Sea, the Persian Gulf and east to India. It has been recorded as a vagrant in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, an Australian territory in the eastern Indian Ocean. This bird has two plumage colour forms. There is an all-white morph and a dark grey morph; intermediate morphs also occur. The white morph is similar in general appearance to the Little Egret, but has a thicker bill, duller legs, and a less elegant appearance. The grey morph is unlikely to be confused with any other species within the range of this egret. These birds stalk their prey in shallow water, often running or shuffling their feet; they may also stand still and wait to ambush prey. They eat fish, crustaceans, and molluscs.
Great Egret (Ardea alba) : The Great Egret is a large bird with all-white plumage that can reach one meter in height and weigh up to 950 g. It is thus only slightly smaller than the Great Blue or Grey Heron (A. cinerea). Apart from size, the Great Egret can be distinguished from other white egrets by its yellow bill and black legs and feet, though the bill may become darker and the lower legs lighter in the breeding season. In breeding plumage, delicate ornamental feathers are borne on the back. Males and females are identical in appearance; juveniles look like non-breeding adults.
Eurasian Coot, Fulica atra :The Eurasian Coot, Fulica atra, also known as Coot, is a member of the rail and crake bird family, the Rallidae. The Australian subspecies is known as the Australian Coot. he Coot is 36-42 cm long, and is largely black except for the white facial shield (which gave rise to the phrase "as bald as a coot"). As a swimming species, the Coot has partial webbing on its long strong toes. The juvenile is paler than the adult, has a whitish breast, and lacks the facial shield; the adult black plumage develops when about 3-4 months old, but the white shield is only fully developed at about one year old, some time later. This is a noisy bird with a wide repertoire of crackling, explosive or trumpeting calls, often given at night.
White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus) : he White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus) is a waterbird in the rail and crake family Rallidae. Their breeding habitat is marshes across south Asia from India and Sri Lanka to south China and Indonesia. They nest in a dry location on the ground in marsh vegetation, laying 6-7 eggs. These large 32 cm long rails are permanent residents throughout their range. Adult White-breasted Waterhens have mainly dark grey upperparts and flanks, and a white face, neck and breast. The belly and undertail are cinnamon coloured. The body is flattened laterally to allow easier passage through the reeds or undergrowth. They have long toes, a short tail and a yellow bill and legs.
Couple at Rangbai Beach - Porbandar
Children fishing at Madhupur beach - Porbandar
Dog on the beach
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