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In the News (Fri 17 Feb 12)

  
  VAGAD Online : Home Page
Vagad is the region covered by Dungarpur and Banswara districts located in southern part of the state Rajasthan across the borders of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.
Other important places to see are Baroda, the erstwhile capital of Vagad, where some temples still survive and Bhuvaneshwar which can be visited for its famous temple dedicated to lord Shiva.
Banswara is another big town of Vagad to be visited for its natural beauty.
www.geocities.com /vaagad   (763 words)

  
 Mewar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Aravalli Range forms the northwestern boundary of the region, composed mostly of sedimentary rocks, like marble and Kota stone, which has traditionally been an important construction material.
The Marwar region lies across the Aravalli Range to the northwest, Gujarat and the Vagad region of Rajasthan lie to the south, the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh state lies to the southeast, and the Hadoti region of Rajasthan lies to the east.
The region is part of the Kathiawar-Gir dry deciduous forests' ecoregion.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mewar   (1416 words)

  
 Site Descriptions
It is in the lands of the village of Rav, pargana Vagad, Cutch State.
It is in the lands of the village of Vandhia, pargana Vagad, Cutch State.
The station consisted of a platform enclosing a solid, circular and isolated pillar of masonry, but as it was not sufficiently large for the stand of the instrument, it had to be enlarged, in effecting which the height of the pillar was increased a little.
cires.colorado.edu /~bilham/KachchhCoastSeries.html   (11280 words)

  
 BhujPointsDestroyed   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
It is in the lands of the village of Bhachau, pargana Vagad, Cutch State.
It is in the lands of the village of Nara, pargana Vagad, Cutch State.
The station consists of a platform of rubble enclosing a circular, isolated pillar of masonry 5 feet in height.
cires.colorado.edu /~bilham/BhujPointsDestroyed.html   (409 words)

  
 Juna Mahal, Palaces in India - Destination India   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Established in 13 th century, Dungarpur is relatively an important city of Vagad circuit.
This museum is close to Juna Mahal and showcases extensive collection of artifacts and paintings from 6th-7th century, 11th-12th century and 16th-18th century.
Vagad region in general include Dungarpur, Banswara, Kherawara in Udaipur.
www.destinationindia.com /travel_guide/palaces/juna_mahal.html   (438 words)

  
 Shri Ratnagiri Teerth Dungarpur Rajasthan India   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The poojan timing in the teerth is 8.00 am to 12.00 in noon.
Shri Vagad Jain Shwetambar Murtipoojak Shree Sangh Pedhi
Vagad Jain Shwetambar Murtipoojak Shree Sangh Pedhi; At & Post: Bankoda; Dist.: Dungarpur- 314 023; State: Rajasthan.
www.jainjagat.com /viewtemple.php/Belongsto/Swetambar/134   (133 words)

  
 Vagad Circuit of Rajasthan India, Covers Dungarpur, Banswara, Beneshwar, Galiyakot, Arthuna and Talwara..., Vagad ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Vagad Circuit of Rajasthan India, Covers Dungarpur, Banswara, Beneshwar, Galiyakot, Arthuna and Talwara..., Vagad Circuit of Rajasthan, by Anand Singh, Visit Vagad Circuit of Rajasthan, Indian place to visit Vagad Circuit of Rajasthan
The Vagad region is the home of the Bhils, a tribe inhabiting the region.
It was once the capital of Parmaras of Vagad.
www.4to40.com /discoverindia/places/index.asp?article=discoverindia_places_vagad   (627 words)

  
 Short Takes
THE Vagad Medical Relief Trust has come out with a CD called Bhookamp, which captures glimpses of the devastation in various villages and towns in and around Kutch.
This short film has various lasting images of a clock in a school with its hands frozen at 8.47 am, of the destroyed Jesal-Toral Samadhi at Anjar, of the ruins of the Swaminarayan temple and historical monuments in Bhuj, and of shattered tombs, temples and palaces across the region.
Volunteers of Vagad Trust were amongst the first to reach Kutch and help the victims through timely support and medical treatment.
www.expressindia.com /fe/daily/20010312/fco11015.html   (430 words)

  
 Rajasthan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
This region is home to the Kathiarbar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion, with tropical dry broadleaf forests that include teak, Acacia, and other trees.
The hilly Vagad region lies in southernmost Rajasthan, on the border with Gujarat.
North of Vagad lies the Mewar region, home to the cities of Udaipur and Chittaurgarh.
www.wikipedia-mirror.co.za /r/a/j/Rajasthan.html   (1060 words)

  
 Gypsy Feet: Rajasthan Tribal Circuit
Vagad Region, unique in its own right, is predominantly a tribal belt.
The general topography of this region is a follow-through from the Mewar region to the north, ranging from wild, rugged rocky hills to the fertile plains of alluvial soil in the southwest.
Other places of tourist interest are Baroda, the erstwhile capital of Vagad and Bhuvaneshwar.
www.gypsyfeet.com /travel/travel_india/rajasthan/tours/tribal_circuit.htm   (348 words)

  
 EL ESCUDO DE ARAGON, HISTORIA Y COMPOSICION
It appeared in the first official history of Aragón, work of Gauberto Fabricio de Vagad.
Soldier and writer, cisterciense monk at the end of his life, was lieutenant of Don Alonso de Aragón, Archbishop of Zaragoza and lieutenant of the Kingdom in name of his brother, Fernando ' the Católicó, monarch of whom Guaberto Vagad was Greater Cronista.
Its history ' by mandate and request of the Delegated Gentlemen of the Reyno de Aragón' wrote.
perso.wanadoo.es /antonio.jaraba/i-escudo.htm   (737 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The region boasts sand dunes, wooded hills, amazing lakes, splendid palaces, rugged forts, men and women in colorful turbans and skirts, bursting towns and quiet villages, camels, elephants, and even tigers.
The city is divided into nine districts consisting of Dhundhar, Brij Mewar, Hadoti, Mewar, Vagad, Godwar, Desert, Merwara, and Shekhawati.
Jaipur, popularly known as the “Pink City,” lies in the northwest of India and is only about 150 miles from New Delhi.
www.webs.uidaho.edu /ipo/abroad/students/program_search/countries/India.htm   (400 words)

  
 History of Halari Visa Oshwals   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Around 1535, a small group of Oshwals of Vagad District suddenly left Kutch and moved to Saurashtra.
It is said that Oshwals of Kankoth of Vagad District, after holding a feast in memory of a death, discarded the left over ghee.
Hamirji's heirs with the help of their friends defeated Jam Rawal, who than fled with his followers, some of whom were Oshwals of Vagad District, crossed the desert of Kutch and established a settlement around city of Khamhaliya of Halar district, naming it the capitol.
www.oshwal-usa.org /cgi-bin/coranto/viewnews.cgi?id=EpVFppVEpugTwuUzCI   (1441 words)

  
 JKSMS- Vagad Project
Poor state of development of Vagad region in general, due to drought and lack of economic activities.
Particularly poor state of health and education and general welfare of Vagad Bhil tribal populations (living outside the villages).
The big idea is to revive Vagad region so as to prevent people from leaving : prioritarily address Bhil tribals' very low standard of life, but also to create a place where Vagad culture, economical activity and environmental awareness are being revived and supported.
tecfa.unige.ch /~camille/projets_Inde/presentationVHC_e.htm   (779 words)

  
 vagad circuit - rajasthan
Dungarpur and Banswara are the two important cities of the Vagad region.
They have an interesting topography, ranging from the wild and rugged in the northeast to fertile plains of alluvial soil in the southwest.
You can go for walks and treks, can watch birds and study the flora and allow yourself to enjoy the simple pleasures that keeps the Bhils happy.Bhils constitute half of the total population of Banswara.
www.rajtourism.com /html/circuits/vagad_circuit.htm   (698 words)

  
 JKSMS- Vagad Project
These artistic activities intend to be paralleled by a healthcare and social center, providing educational activities specially directed towards local unpriviledged populations living outside the villages.(micro-credit, vocational training, rural education)
Go Vagad is going to be a place where people live, create, learn and transfer
General poverty of Vagad region in general, due to drought and lack of economic activities.
www.ynternet.ch /Vagad/welcome_e.htm   (940 words)

  
 Vagad Circuit,Vagad Circuit of Rajasthan,Circuit Tours In Rajasthan
When it comes to Rajasthan, India is at her colorful best with its rich cultural heritage, colossal forts-palaces and also showcasing its riotous romantic sense of valor, honor and courage.
This circuit which includes the Vagad region has been the home of the Bhil tribe.
It includes places like Dungarpur and Banswara which have been able to preserve its natural beauty and cultural identity mainly due to its slightly difficult accessibility.
www.indiasite.com /rajasthan/circuits/vagadcircuit.html   (194 words)

  
 Rajasthan Travel Circuits,Rajasthan Travel Circuit, Tourism circuit in Rajasthan, India: Destination India   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Explore the sand dunes of desert on camel back and imbibe memories that are going to last for lifetime
Vagad circuit cover two of the important cities of Rajasthan - Dungarpur- Bhanswar which carries the incredible legacies of Rajasthan forward.
Vagad circuit is known for its interesting topography ranging from wild and rugged terrain on the North East to fertile plains of alluvial soil in the southwest.
www.destinationindia.com /travel_guide/rajasthan/circuits   (451 words)

  
 April 5, 2001 - April 5, 2001 :: News Archive :: Gujarat News at GujaratPlus.com
Further, if someone is caught in Kutch itself, he may be shifted to Khadir or Vagad - those godforsaken barren corners of Kutch.
But these punishment spots have now become pleasure spots following the arrival of truckloads of quake relief supplies from different countries, if reports coming from Rapar and nearby areas are any indication.
Some people from Vagad told the press that some doctors distributed these tents with ten windows each to their staff but they returned them saying they did not need them anymore.
www.gujaratplus.com /00-01archive/arc648.html   (2406 words)

  
 Dungarpur - The crown of Vagad :: RajasthanInfo.org
Dungarpur - The crown of Vagad :: RajasthanInfo.org
Dungarpur - the City of Hills is the jewel of the Vagad Region.
It was founded by Rawal Veer Singh in 13th Century.
www.rajasthaninfo.org /dungarpur.htm   (141 words)

  
 HISTORICAL & GEOGRAPHICAL BACKGROUND OF THE DISTRICT DUNGARPUR
The town of Dungarpur itself is said to have been a Bhil ' Pal' or a hamlet of 'Dungaria', a Bhil Chieftain whom Rawal Veer Singh Dev caused to be assassinated in the fourteenth century.
Whatever may be the legend about the beginning of the settlements in the district, there is no doubt that it formed the part of the territory known in history as ' Bagar' or 'Vagad' with ' Vatpadrak', present 'Baroda' (a village in Aspur tehsil) as its old capital.
The material remains of the Ahar civilization discovered in Mewar region constitute remnants of the civilization which may date back to 4000 year ago.
dungarpur.nic.in /background.htm   (1122 words)

  
 Chartered Accountants Mumbai~ CA India ~Hasmukh Shah & Co
Apart from his professional life, he also has a healthy social life.
He is the President of Shree Vagad Graduates' Association and is also a member of the managing committee of Shree Vagad Kala Kendra, a welfare association.
Manish Parekh is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and a graduate in Commerce.
www.hasmukhshah.com /our_team.html   (543 words)

  
 Vagad Circuit,Famous Circuit Tours in Rajasthan
Plan you tour to Rajasthan, visit Rajasthan and its various travel destinations and select from the range of Rajasthan Heritage Hotels to stay in.
Rajasthan Camel Safari (10 D) Rajasthan Desert Tour (10 D) Rajasthan Wildlife Tour (13 D) Rajasthan Cultural Tour (25 D) Rajasthan Heritage Tour (7 D) Holiday in Rajasthan (17 D) Rajasthan Holiday » Vagad Circuit
Although the glorious fortunes of its former rulers may have vanished, the culture of Rajasthan, with its numerous forts, palaces, its riotous colours and its romantic sense of valour, honour and courage is still very much alive.
rajasthan-holiday.com /vagad-circuit   (474 words)

  
 Asanjokutch.com : First Kutchhi E-Directory
This is one of the biggest trade fair of the Kutchhi Vagad Community being held at Dadar, Mumbai.
The brand of the product will be decided solely by the committee members of Vagad Kutchhi Trade Fair.
The cost of Lucky Draw Cum Donation is Rs.
www.asanjokutch.com /newarticles/vagadtrade_contest.asp   (88 words)

  
 Kingdoms of Rajasthan - 1
ADE, Dungaria Bheel was the king of Dungar Region, west central part of the Vagad
NOTE: Vagad Region is also known as Bagar Region.
NOTE: In old days, Bheel and Meena People were treated as lower social class people.
www.bheel.8k.com /custom2.html   (1499 words)

  
 morvi2
Fled to Morvi with his mother after the usurpation at Cutch by his uncle in 1697.
Established his independence over Morvi, Vagad and Machhukantha 1698.
8) Kunwar Shri Ramsungji Kanyoji Sahib, of Jingi in Vagad.
4dw.net /royalark/India/morvi2.htm   (285 words)

  
 Mahagujarat.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
To comprehend the folk-culture of Gujarat, it is necessary to have awareness of its different PANTHAKAS or regions.
In Gujarat, traditionally known as AABHIRDESH-KACHCHHA has VAGAD, GARDA, PAVAR, MAKVAT, MEAAN i, ABDASO, MODASO, KANTH I and PRANTHAD.
In Kathiavad, there are OKHAMANDAL, HALAR, MAC HCH H U KANTHO, ZAR MARIO ZALAWAD, PANCHAL, BARADI, NAGHER, SIMAR, BABARIYAWAD, VADAK, VAGAD.
www.mahagujarat.com /arts/art1.htm   (580 words)

  
 ZoomInfo Web Summary: Hasmukh Shah   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
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He is the President of Shree Vagad Graduates Association and is also a member of the managing committee of Shree Wagad Kala Kendra, a welfare association.
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