Ahmedabad: Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, who is in Gujarat to attend the Filmfare Awards later today, visited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s hometown Vadnagar on this morning. His first stop was Hatkeshwar Mahadev Temple, where he offered prayers and sought blessings. After the temple visit, Akshay said, “I was here for the award night and had heard a lot about Hatkeshwar Mandir, that it is an ancient temple. While I was inside, I noticed a wonderful thing — when it’s quiet, you can hea...Read More

Paris: India has nominated Vadnagar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthplace in Gujarat, for preliminary review at the UNESCO World Heritage Centre. The submission by the Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO in Paris coincided with the Prime Minister’s birthday on Wednesday. India’s Ambassador to UNESCO, Vishal V Sharma, said Vadnagar’s history goes back nearly 3,000 years, dating to 800–900 BCE. He described the town as an important cultural centre with deep antiquity....Read More

Gandhinagar: A museum is a space where historical artefacts of history, culture, science, and art are preserved. It also provides knowledge, context, and deeper insights into the past. According to the Archaeological Survey of India, the Vadnagar Archaeological Experiential Museum welcomed a total of 95,658 visitors from across India until August 31, 2025, since opening to the public on February 1. The visitors include adults, children, senior citizens, Divyangs, and others, reflecting the museu...Read More

Vadnagar: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel today visited Vadnagar, the hometown of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to review the progress of key development projects being undertaken jointly by the state and central governments. During the visit, the Chief Minister inspected the ongoing construction of the Multi-Modal Transport Hub being built in front of Vadnagar Railway Station. He instructed officials from the Railways and the State Tourism Department to ensure effective coordination and...Read More

Vadnagar: On the occasion of International Yoga Day, Gujarat created a new Guinness World Record for the most people performing Bhujangasana (cobra pose) simultaneously. The event took place at the scenic Sharmistha Lake in Vadnagar, where 2,121 participants held the pose for 2 minutes and 9 seconds, marking another milestone for the state in the Guinness Book of World Records. Organised by the Gujarat State Yog Board under the Sports, Youth and Culture Department, the record-breaking feat was ...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Vadnagar Archaeological Experiential Museum, the first of its kind, was opened to the public on February 1, 2025. Since then, it has welcomed about 32,000 visitors in under 75 days, setting a significant benchmark in cultural tourism. Located in Vadnagar, the birthplace of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this ₹298 crore museum was inaugurated on January 16, 2025, by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Spread across 12,500 square meters, it is the country’s first archaeological e...Read More

Vadnagar: Hatkeshwar mandir in Vadnagar has become 7th place in Gujarat to have light & sound show. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel today inaugurated the light and sound show, golden top and Yagnashala in Vadnagar. Presently, the light and sound shows are available in Gujarat at Somnath Mandir, Ambaji Gabbar, Modhera, Shamlaji, Dhordo Tent City and Statue of Unity. Hatkeshwar Mandir has become 7th such place now. The light and sound show at Hatkeshwar Mandir is set up by Tour...Read More

Vadnagar: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, today inaugurated the Archaeological Experiential Museum, Prerna Complex, and Sports Complex in Vadnagar, Gujarat. Shri Amit Shah also presided over the Heritage Complex Development Plan, Urban Road Development, and Beautification Program in Vadnagar. On this occasion, a film on the journey of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was also released. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Union Minister of Ed...Read More

New Delhi: The Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, today provided an update on the archaeological excavations conducted by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in Gujarat over the past five years. In response to a query in the Lok Sabha, the Minister outlined the sites explored, the funds allocated, and the identification process behind these excavations. According to the Minister, ASI has carried out excavations at several significant ancient sites across Gujarat. ...Read More