Idar, Gujarat

Idar is a town in Sabarkantha district, Gujarat, India. It is known for the manufacture of handmade wooden toys, tiles, its temples and various beautiful architectural monuments on its hills, and its historical background. Idar is at the southern end of the Aravalli Range. The new prince of Idar is shrinivash Vanzara kingofshrinivash Etymology Idar Bus Station Idar was

Mahi Kantha Agency

Mahi Kantha was a political agency or collection of princely states in British India, within the Gujarat Division of Bombay Presidency. In 1933, the states of the Mahi Kantha Agency, except for Danta, were included in the Western India States Agency. The total area of the agency was 8,094 km2 (3,125 sq mi); the population in 1901 was 361,545. History The states came within the British sphere of influence

Idar State

Idar State, also known as Edar, was a princely state located in present-day Gujarat state of India. During the British era, it was a part of the Mahi Kantha Agency, within the Gujarat Division of Bombay Presidency. History Main article: History of Idar Rao Dynasty rule Idar State was a princely state that was founded in 1257 by Rao Sonag. Its rulers of all time were Rathore Rajputs. On

Himmatnagar Junction railway station

Himmatnagar Junction railway station is a small railway station in Sabarkantha district, Gujarat. Its code is HMT. It serves Himatnagar city. The station consists of two platforms. The platform is well sheltered and have all basic facilities including water and sanitation. Himmatnagar Junction railway station Indian Railways station General information Location Himatnagar, Gujarat India Coordinates 23°35′31″N 72°57′37″E Elevation 274 metres (899 ft) Owned by Indian

Himmat Singh

Maharaja Himmat Singhji (2 September 1899 – 24 November 1960) was the last ruler of the princely state of Idar State. He was Maharaja of Idar from 1931 to 1948. Statue of Himmat Singhji erected in Himatnagar Birth He was the eldest son of Maharaja Daulat Singh was born on 2 September 1899 at Jodhpur. He was educated at Mayo College at Ajmer. He attended the

Hathmati River

The Hathamati River is a river of western India, in Gujarat, whose origin is in the Aravali Range hills. It is one of the left-bank tributaries of the Sabarmati River. The Hathmati river system includes the Hathamati Dam near Himatnagar. The Guhai River is a tributary of the Hathmati River. Bhiloda and Himatnagar are the main towns on the banks of this river. In

Doodhpak

Doodhpak is an Indian sweet, a kind of rice pudding made from milk, sugar, rice, saffron and nuts, accompanied by pooris.  The milk is slow-boiled to thickened and sweetened and the dish is garnished with chopped dry fruits/nuts. Doodhpak originated in Gujarat. Doodhpak Course Dessert Place of origin India Region or state Gujarat Serving temperature cold Main ingredients Milk, Rice and Nuts Variations Basundi

Friday prayer

In Islam, Friday prayer, or Congregational prayer (Arabic: صَلَاة ٱلْجُمُعَة, romanized: Ṣalāh al-Jumuʿa), is a special community prayer service held once a week instead of the afternoon Zuhr prayer in Salah the daily prayer ritual and one of the Five Pillars of Islam. All Muslim men are expected to participate at a mosque with certain exceptions due to distance and situation. Women and children can also participate but do

Buttermilk

Buttermilk is a fermented dairy drink. Traditionally, it was the liquid left behind after churning butter out of cultured cream. As most modern butter in Western countries is not made with cultured cream but uncultured sweet cream, most modern buttermilk in Western countries is cultured separately. It is common in warm climates where unrefrigerated milk sours quickly. Buttermilk can be drunk straight, and

Curry

Curry is a dish with a sauce seasoned with spices, mainly associated with South Asian cuisine. It is not to be confused with leaves from the curry tree, though some curries do include curry leaves. Curry is also found in the native cuisines of many South East Asian and East Asian countries due to ancient contact with South Asia. There