| Madhavpur Beach |
| About Madhavpur Beach: |
| Madhavpur is a small town located 60 kms southwest of historic town Porbandar. Madhvapur Beach is one of the beautiful sandy beaches in Gujarat. Beautiful sandy beaches lined here with coconut trees.It is believed that Lord Krishna had married Rukmini in Madhavpur. The Legend is kept alive by holding a fair on Chaitra Sud 12 every year. There is also a Bethak of Mahaprabhuji as Shri Vallabhachrya who had given discourse on Shrimad Bhagwat for seven days here. Madhavpur beach, which made news recently for Tropex-2009 military exercise, has another claim to fame. It is home to a two-decade long conservation project of Green Sea and Olive Ridley turtles: both endangered marine species included in Schedule-1 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.According to the Forest department, over 10,000 baby turtles have been safely released in the Arabian Sea this year.Ever since the conservation work began nearly 20 years ago, around 2 lakh baby turtles have been released into the sea. |
| The beach has a hatchery established by the department where turtle eggs are nested.The eggs are collected from nests along the 70-km long coastline between Loyeg and Porbander and kept in incubators, in a bid to save them from stray dogs, pigs and jackals.P H Sata, Deputy Conservator of Forest, Marine National Park, Jamnagar, said, “We have posted a group of four experts who patrol the coastline round the clock and locate turtle nests.” |
| Location info Madhavpur Beach: |
| Address:Madhavpur,Gujrat,India |
| District: Junagadh |
| Nearest City: Porbandar |
| Best time to visit: Navember to April |
| Climate/Weather: |
| Summers 23°- 44°C. Winters 10°-36°C |
| History of Madhavpur Beach: |
| A visit to Indian Beach Tours, offers an informative insight into the Madhavpur Beach, situated in Gujarat, in India. Madhavpur Beach, situated in Gujarat, India, is home to the name of Madhav Raoji, and this place finds a mention in the Hindu scriptures, too. The temple of Madhav Raoji is a cynosure of all eyes along with the Madhavpur Beach, in this small town. Old sayings point to the fact that that Lord Krishna got married to Rukmini at Madhavpur Beach. |
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| Worship Of Madhavrai Temple |
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| Fair: According to folklore, lord krishna came to this village after kidnapping Rukmini and got married to her at this very place. In the memory of that event, there is a temple built for lord Madhavray. A celebration of this event is held at Madhavpur in memory of this marriage every year in a cultural fair Osho Ashram: Madhavpur also has one of the meditation centers of Osho, where prominent Osho sanyasi Swami Brahm Vedant resides and gives lectures daily. At present time he is making canals for drinking water with the help of other Osho Sanyasis for Madhavpur village. |
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| How to reach Madhavpur Beach? |
| Nearest Railway Station:Junagadh railway station |
| Nearest Airport:Porbandar connected to Mumbai airport |
| Road Transport:State transport buses and luxury coaches connect Porbandar to towns and cities of Gujarat. |
| Nearest Visiting places from Madhavpur Beach: |
| Somnath temple: The temple of Somnath, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva is situated 79 Kms. from Junagadh and 25 Kms. from Chorwad. According to the legend, Somnath is as old as creation, built by none other than the Moon God himself. The remains of the temple of Somanath “withstood the shocks of time and survived the attacks of destroyers. The temple has imposing architecture and is a beautiful sight facing the blue expanse of the Arabian Sea. A short distance from the Somnath temple is Bakhla Tirth, where Lord Krishna was said to have been struck by the stray arrow of a Bhil tribal. The Present Temple, Kailash Mahameru Prasada is built in the chalukya style of temple architecture and reflects the inherent skill of Sompuras, Gujarat’s master masons. Girnar Hill: Girnar is one of the holiest places in Gujarat, situated near Junagadh at a distance of 327 from Ahmedabad. It is a holy place and an important pilgrimage for both Hindus and Jains. There are a number of temples located here, which have converted it into a township of temples. Amidst the lush green Gir Forest, the mountain range serves as the hub of religious activity. Apart from this, there is a mosque attracting many Muslim pilgrims to the place. This has made Girnar a perfect example of unity in diversity in India.Sasan gir national park: The Sasan Gir Lion Sanctuary lies on the southwestern fringes of the Saurashtra Peninsula. The sanctuary is home to some 300 Asiatic lions. The sanctuary was created in 1913 to provide protection to the largest surviving groups of the Asiatic lions. It was given the status of the sanctuary in 1965. The vegetation of the sanctuary consists of teak and deciduous trees including Sal (Shorea), Dhak (Butea frondosa) and Thorn Forests. The forest has a rugged terrain with steep rocky hillsides. There are A few springs also, but their flow generally depend upon the season.Porbandar Beach: Sandwiched in between Veraval and Dwarka the beautiful Porbandar beach is located on the Southeast coast of Gujarat, West India. An ancient seaport adds to the glory of the lovely Porbandar beach. Porbandar’s claim to fame lies in the fact that Mahatma Gandhi was born in this part of Gujarat, India.A walk along the Porbandar beach refreshes your mind, body and soul. Watch the flamingos and other shore birds going about their daily activities in a playful manner, gaze at the vast panorama from the hills located nearby,Darbargadh: Darbargadh, is the fortified palace was built by the Rana Sartanji. This palace has a huge carved stone entrance gate flanked by high turrets and massive wooden doors. It is a typical example of such royal enclosures situated within the town of Gujarat. The nearby edifices on the left of the entrance are also good examples of large mansions with courtyards and intricately carved wooden elements.Kirti Mandir: Kirti Mandir was the house of the Mahatma Gandhi and Kasturba, his wife. This place is situated near the place where the Mahatma Gandhi was born. This place is now a small museum and also has a Gandhian library and a prayer hall.Sartanji Choro: Rana Sartanji built Sartanji Choro, the three storey summer pavilion. This palace was built in the Rajput style as a retreat in the middle of the garden. Each side of the garden represent aKirti Mandir: different reason. The pillars with images of musicians, profusely carved foliated arches and a single dome at the top gives an idea of bygone days, when Rana Sartanji used to compose poems in Braj language, sitting under this pavilion.Huzoor Palace: Huzoor Palace is located at the end of Marine Drive, in a huge campus. This sprawling palace is built in the European style with sloping roofs, several wings and big windows, overlooking the sea. The wings are interspersed with the back and front yards which bring nature and the building together by gardens and fountains. The semi-circular porticos with neo-classical pillars, decorated entrance gate and the commanding view makes this palace, a worth visiting place. |
| Nearest Petrol Pump Madhavpur Beach: |
| Petrol Pump:Available in city |
| Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation nearby Madhavpur Beach: |
| Hotel Mousqan:Maktupur,Junagadh,Gujrat,India Hotel Punchvati:Atroli,Junagadh,Gujrat,India |
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| Police Station:100 |
| Nearest Hospital:Civil Hospital,Mangarol,Gujrat,India |
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| Links:www.tourismofgujarat.com |
