Nadiad
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About Nadiad
Nadiad is a city in the state of Gujarat, India and the administrative centre of the Kheda district. It is known for the Santram Mandir, the Mai Mandir; It is the birthplace of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first Deputy Prime Minister of India.
Nadiad usually has mild winters and very hot summers, with an average of from 32 °C (90 °F) to 46 °C (115 °F), and an average rainfall from 70 centimetres (28 in) to 120 centimetres (47 in).
Santram Mandir is located in the center of the town. It is known for its charity work. This old temple is visited by people on the day of full moon. Marida Darwaja and Amdavadi Darwaja are also nearby.
Shri Atmasiddhishastra Rachnabhoomi is a memorial that stands at the site of the creation of Atmasiddhi Shastra composed by Shrimad Rajchandra, a saint, poet and philosopher in 1895.
Nadiad is Well Connected With Railway and Road Transport. Nadiad Junction railway station is Major Railway Station in Kheda District and Indian Railways's "A" Category Railway Station Located in Ahmedabad-Mumbai Main Line. Nadiad has two extra lines. One goes to Modasa and other one goes to Petlad. Nadiad Junction railway station...
Nadiad travel guide
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Santram Mandir is a popular pilgrimage location for Hindus. Whilst a Hindu temple, it is a respected by all religious groups. Santram Mandir has a large community of volunteers, donors and devotees. All the donations are spent on public health care, food banks, seniors, education, recreation and many other social and cultural activities.
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There are quite a few good restaurants in Nadiad. The Papad and Mathia snacks are very famous in Nadiad.
Drink & nightlife
JaiKishan Lassi - lassi, sweet yoghurt drink, at this decades old place near Railway Station.
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, travel guide fromWikivoyage (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.