Siddhpur(Gujrat) is very famous for Matrugaya Sraddh(A traditional Hindu rituals after death of Mother). Siddhpur has also second identity. Which is not much famous. The second identity is that Siddhpur has so many colorful and majestic houses of Dawoodi Vohra people.Mohalla of Bohra houses called 'Vohrvaad' in local Gujrati dialect.
All houses stand in rhythmic line ups and squares. All the houses are like celebration of Color. It's an example of residential architect in Gujrat.
All houses stand in rhythmic line ups and squares. All the houses are like celebration of Color. It's an example of residential architect in Gujrat.
European and Islamic Jugalbandi
Interesting fact is, All the Vohrvaad homes has European architectural appeal form outside, and inside It has full of islamic interior, which made form wooden. So it looks modern form outside and traditional from inside.
...and Dummy windows!
near about 100 years old this all homes are Raw houses.
Generally Raw houses gives not much eye soothing appeal after some extent, because of it's uniformed. Siddhpur is a classic case study of surprises.
Some More attractions....
Mohammed Ali road's Siddhpur connection
There will be not a single Mumbaikar who doesn't heard name of Mohammed Ali Road(South Mumbai). It is rare to find a Mumbaikar who knows about Mr. Mohammed ali.
Mohammed ali's native is Siddhpur. His vibrant home stand in Siddhpur, and it's a highlight of Siddhpur. Specialty of Mohammed ali home is, it's Triangle. It looks same from any corner!
There will be not a single Mumbaikar who doesn't heard name of Mohammed Ali Road(South Mumbai). It is rare to find a Mumbaikar who knows about Mr. Mohammed ali.
Mohammed ali's native is Siddhpur. His vibrant home stand in Siddhpur, and it's a highlight of Siddhpur. Specialty of Mohammed ali home is, it's Triangle. It looks same from any corner!
365 windows!
This vintage building has 365 windows! Microsoft has limitation of 98 windows, but it has 365 windows! even much before years of Microsoft!
This vintage building has 365 windows! Microsoft has limitation of 98 windows, but it has 365 windows! even much before years of Microsoft!
...and Dummy windows!
another interesting feature is dummy windows. Siddhpur's many houses has dummy windows. which absolutely looks like original.See the right window is made from wooden and left is Dummy window form stone.
Gothic style Nameplates, outside most of houses.
Houses looks more beautiful in Black & White image...
Siddhpur has some other notable locations like RudraMaal, Bindu Sarovar, Bawa no math etc...
Tejas Bhaskarray Vaidya
Siddhpaur
District - Patan
Near to Ahmedabad.
Distence from Ahmedabad 114.5 Kms
UNESCO's World Heritage Site Rani ki vav is near to Siddhpur. Distence - 33.4 Kms
absolutely stunning. beautiful photography too. I'm automatically inspired to visit this place. Surprisingly very few people know about this hidden treasure (including me) :-)
ReplyDeleteI just wish you could have clicked more pics of the interiors as well.
Oh and I was happy to see that most homes are well maintained. Those nameplates for eg. are so intricately painted. Lovely :-)
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ReplyDeleteSuperb fotography & nice blog written by My Friend Tejas Vaidya. Feeling proud to be a. One of the participant of this photo walk of Sidhpur. Thnx.
ReplyDeleteWonderful article! For anyone seeking Telugu Matrugaya Shraddha services, Matrugaya Kshetra offers exceptional support and guidance. Their dedication to these rituals is truly commendable. Keep up the fantastic content!
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