Street photography in India - Street of Ahmedabad

Sidi Saiyad's Jali (Lattice Window), Ahmedabad, India

Sidi Saiyad's mosque was built in 1573. Sidi Saiyad was slave of Ahmedshah badshah. Stone carving on windows is simply superb. Its intricacy is amazing. This lattice window is symbol of my city Ahmedabad.

Haatkeshwar Temple,Khadia Gate , Old City Ahmedabad

I recently had a chance to visit Haatkeshwar Mahadev Temple in Khadia Gate area of Old City of Ahmedabad. One more treasure in old city which furthers Ahmedabad's claim for World Heritage. This temple was built by Peshawas almost 400 years ago. It was recently restored by AMC with help of French Government at cost of around 25 lakhs. Outside the temple premises is famous temple of Bahuchara mata. Wooden carving on the gate and Haveli next to it is intricate and amazing. Here is my photo journey to the place.

Carving on the entrance is beautiful.

Beautiful wooden carvings on doors,panels are delight.

Many pols like Amratlal ni pol, Sutharwado etc. surround the temple.

Vanita Vishram School is next door neighbour.

Many smaller temples are part of the complex.

Bahucharaji temple outside the premises.

There is so much to see in the surrounding areas. I will try to upload more photos tomorrow.

Old Buildings of Old City ahmedabad

IMG_5591, originally uploaded by sonalidalal.

Ramshackle building of old City Ahmedabad

Old City, originally uploaded by sonalidalal.

Old Door

IMG_5619, originally uploaded by sonalidalal.

This door seems to take you nowhere!! Part of the old heritage of Ahmedabad city this door leads you out of the Swaminarayan Temple.

Old city of Ahmedabad

IMG_5621, originally uploaded by sonalidalal.

Old city of Ahmedabad has many old buildings,havelis,monuments,temples,mosques, gates,wells etc. Some are in dilapidated condition. Looking at their condition , Ahmedabad Muni.Corpo. has requested owners to tear down the building to avoid mishaps later on. Sometimes owners themselves to make quick money out of the antique door frames,windows or such items from the old house demolish their old heritage properties. Here is the remains of the wall after one such property was demolished.