Gondal : The Bhagwadgomandal

The name of ‘Bhagwadgomandal’ is derived from two words - "Bhagwad" and "Gomandal".

1. Bhagwad means Bhagwatsinhji, large, prosperous, storehouse of knowledge, inspired by God, great.

2. Gomandal means lexicon, dictionary, encyclopedia, Gondal.

Thus Bhagwadgomandal means:- Bhagwatsinhji's Dictionary
    - Large Dictionary.
    - Rich Encyclopedia.
    - Treasure of Knowledge.
    - God Inspired Extensive Speech.
    - Greatness of Gondal.

This dictionary come encyclopedia was created by Chandubhai Bahecharbhai Patel with the inspiration and active support from King Bhagavadsinghji. Both were concerned that the language had no major dictionary to speak of despite centuries of rich cultural and literaturey heritage.It took more than 27 years of efforts to collect all the words of Gujarati language and their meanings.

The King and his team took an effort to collect the words not only from Gujarati, but also from the dialects spoken in various parts of Gujarat, such as Kutch, Kathiyawaad, North and South Gujarat.

The first edition of the dictionary was printed in 1940, but soon became out of print in 1958.
Second edition was printed in 1987 by Pravin Prakashan, Rajkot. It was feared that people may not be interested in encyclopedia anymore, but the response was really good, and that lead to the third edition, that was printed in 2008.

Purchase Book : શ્રીમદ-ભગવદ ગીતા:પરમ સુખની પ્રાપ્તિ(Shimad Bhagvadgita:Param Sukhni Prapti)

Sightseeing Places In Gondal

1.   Shree Swaminarayan Temple.
2.   Orchard Palace.
3.   Riverside Palace.
4.   Naulakha Palace.
5.   Huzoor Palace.
6.   Royal Garages.
7.   Bhuvaneshwari Temple.
8.   Veri Lake.
9.   Avlakha Palace.
10. Ashapura Temple & Garden.
11. Tulshi Bag.
12. Sangramaji College.
13. Dhareshwar Temple.
14. Smashan Ghat.
15. Town hall.
16. Udhyog Bharti Khadi Gramodyog.


                                                           And many more...

Historical Places Of Gondal

1. Riverside Palace :

The Riverside Palace was built in 1875 by Shri Maharajah Bhagwat Sinhji for his son Yuvraj Bhojaraji.

Which is groomed be lawns and gardens and has marvelously sitting arrangement.
The "living room" is typically colonical style with chandelier,antique wooden furniture and sofas.

The Riverside Palace has 11 luxurious rooms where at every corner you will get the royal touch. All the rooms are well appointed. In all the rooms you will find a combination of original period furniture and modern furnishings. All the rooms have attached baths where you will get running hot and cold water round the clock. Some of the rooms are privileged to have private balconies....

2.Naulakha Palace :

The Naulakha Palace is the oldest extant palace in Gondal, dating back to the 17th century. It has legendary stone carvings with exquisite "Jarokhas" (balconies), a fabulous pillared courtyard, delicately carved arches, and a unique spiral staircase. The large chandelier-lit "Durbar" hall (court house) witnesses stuffed panthers, gilt wooden furniture, and antique mirrors. The Private palace museum displays an impressive display of silver caskets which were in the services of carrying messages and gifts for Maharajah Bhagwat Sinhji on his silver jubilee as ruler of Gondal.

 

3.Huzoor Palace :

The Huzoor Palace is the current royal residence, whose one wing is opened for public. It is known as the Orchard Palace because of its huge surroundings of fruit orchards, lawns and gardens. The Room of miniatures is a splendid sitting room with a collection of miniature paintings, brass, and antique furniture.
There is one railway couch available for public view in this palace, which was one part of Gondal Royal Railway.

 

4.Royal Garage :

The Royal Garages have an extensive collection of vintage and classic cars, for which it has been famous all over the world.

 

History Of Gondal

Thakurs of Jadeja Dynasty :

Thakur Shri KUMBHOJI I MEHRAMJI Living : 1622 - 1679 Tenure : 1632 - 1679 Son of Thakore Mehramji Vibhoji of Rajkot.

Thakore Shri SAGRAMJI I KHUMBHOJI Sahib Living : 1664 - 1714 . Tenure : 1679 - 1714 . He had four Sons.

Thakore Shri HALOJI SAGRAMJI Sahib. Living : 1709 - 1753 . Tenure : 1714 - 1753 . He had four Sons and One daughter.

Thakore Shri KUMBHOJI II HALOJI Sahib Living : 1712 - 1790 . Tenure : 1753 - 1790 . He had eight Sons and Two Wife.

Thakore Shri MULUJI SAGRAMJI Sahib. Living : 1755 - 1792 . Tenure : 1790 - 1792 .

Thakore Shri DAJIBHAI MULUJI Sahib. Living : 1776 - 1800 . Tenure : 1792 - 1800 .

Thakore Shri DEVAJI SAGRAMJI Sahib. Living : 1757 - 1812 . Tenure : 1800 - 1812 . He had four Sons and Two Wife.

Thakore Shri NATHUJI DEVAJI Sahib. Living : 1776 - 1814 . Tenure : 1812 - 1814 .

Thakor Shri KANUJI DEVAJI Sahib. Living : .... - 1821 . Tenure : 1814 - 1821 . Three Wife.

Thakor Shri CHANDRASINHJI DEVAJI Sahib. Living : .... - 1841 . Tenure : 1821 - 1841 . Two Wife.

Thakore Shri BHANABHAI DEVAJI Sahib. Living : .... - 1851 . Tenure : 1841 - 1851 . Two Wife.

Thakor Shri SAGRAMJI BHANABHAI Sahib. Living : 1822 - 1869 . Tenure : 1851 - 1869 . He had four sons and Three Wife.

Maharaja Shri Sir BHAGWATSINHJI SAGRAMSINHJI Sahib. Living : 1865 - 1944 . Tenure : 1869 - 1944 . Four wife.

Maharajah Shri BHOJRAJJISINHJI BHAGWATSINHJI Sahib. Living : 1883 - 1952 . Tenure : 1944 - 1947 .

Maharajah Shri VIKRAMSINHJI BHOJRAJJISINHJI Sahib. Living : 1914 - 1969 . Tenure : 1952 - 1969 .

Gondal City Of Saurastra

The Gondal is a beautiful and rich city of Saurastra.There are many inferences about how the name of this city is kept "Gondal".
According to a foreigner scholar,there must be a residence of "GOND" in Gondal.Based on more inference,the old name of  Gondal should be "Gomandalam". But with the passage of time ,this Gomandalam becomes Gondal by people of Saurastra.

Abstract Information For Gondal :

Dynasty : Jadeja.
State : Saurastra.
Gun Salutes : 11
Accession:15th February 1948.
Area : 2,666 km₂.
Population : 8,00,129  (Male = 52% && Female = 48%).
Hindi Name :  गोंदाल.
Main Business : Producing Ground nut oil. (Largest city from Gujarat)
Science : Ayurveda medicine manufactures for export.
The Marketing Yard is one of biggest in Gujarat after Unjha.