Bhavnagar | 25.10.2020 | 10:00 am ~ 11:30 am

An Ode to Bhavnagar’s Rulers-The Royal Cenotaphs

About the walk

The city of Bhavnagar is located in the state of Gujarat, India. It was founded in 1723 by Bhavsinhji Gohil, when the Gohil dynasty shifted their capital from Sihor. Amidst the chaos in the heart of Bhavnagar city are the chhatris of the Bhavnagar Royal family. Many eons ago, royal families in India would get architectural marvels constructed as memorials to remember their deceased ones. These were known as chhatris. Their grandeur would be based upon numerous factors, including the popularity and greatness of the departed souls. 

Intricately carved temples welcome the visitor and then the path meanders towards the two chhatris, which remain intact in all their grandeur in spite of the passage of time. The pillars include beautiful floral motifs, while monkeys and lions stare from the dome, carved in sandstone. 

A virtual walk through at the Bhavnagar Royal Cenotaphs will include a brief introduction to the city of Bhavnagar, the rulers who contributed to this city's rich cultural heritage and the architectural elements of these ornate monuments! 

This is an online-guided tour.

Meeting Time
09:55 am
Event Date
Event Time
10:00 am ~ 11:30 am

In Partnership With

Bhavnagar Heritage

About the walk

The city of Bhavnagar is located in the state of Gujarat, India. It was founded in 1723 by Bhavsinhji Gohil, when the Gohil dynasty shifted their capital from Sihor. Amidst the chaos in the heart of Bhavnagar city are the chhatris of the Bhavnagar Royal family. Many eons ago, royal families in India would get architectural marvels constructed as memorials to remember their deceased ones. These were known as chhatris. Their grandeur would be based upon numerous factors, including the popularity and greatness of the departed souls. 

Intricately carved temples welcome the visitor and then the path meanders towards the two chhatris, which remain intact in all their grandeur in spite of the passage of time. The pillars include beautiful floral motifs, while monkeys and lions stare from the dome, carved in sandstone. 

A virtual walk through at the Bhavnagar Royal Cenotaphs will include a brief introduction to the city of Bhavnagar, the rulers who contributed to this city's rich cultural heritage and the architectural elements of these ornate monuments! 

This is an online-guided tour.

Led By

Brijeshwari Kumari Gohil
Born into the royal family of Bhavnagar, I have been exposed to heritage from a very young age. Upon completing a BA Joint Honours in Archaeology and History of Art from the University of Nottingham, U.K. I went on to studying a MA in Heritage Management from Durham University, U.K.

Meeting Time

09:55 AM

Meeting point

Zoom

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