Rajkot, the former capital of
the princely state of the same name, now part of Rajasthan
, is a fast
developing city in the
Saurashtra peninsula. It is abound
with historical events of pre-independent India.
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Climate
Rajkot
experiences hot summers from Mar-June
(average temperatures 24-42 deg. celsius),
monsoons from July-Sep and pleasant
winters from
Oct-Feb (average temperatures 10-24 deg.
celsius).
Language
The main languages are Gujarati,
Hindi and English.
In the
pre-independence days, it was a popular place for the
British Government residents to visit.
Rajkot, is associated with the early life of
Mahatma Gandhi, who spent some years
of his life in this town with his father who was the
Dewan (Chief Minister) of Rajkot State.
Places to
visit in and around Rajkot are Aji Dam, Jagat
Mandir, Kaba Gandhino Delo (Gandhiji’s
Home), Rashtriya Shala, Lal Pari
Lake and Randerda, Watson Museum
and Library, Manas Mandir, Wankaner
palace and temple, Tarnetar &
Trinetreswar Temple (which comes alive in
September during the annual
fair where one can see authentic folk dances,
theatre, local costumes and
handicrafts), Bhid Bhanjan
Jain temples, Jageshwar temple, Virpur
Jalaram temple, Morbi town (famous for
its clocks, tiles and
ceramics) and Hingolgadh
Nature Sanctuary (famous for migratory
birds like the Kunj &
Flamingo).
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