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Mehsana is a municipal city situated in the Mehsana district of Gujarat. It is located
at a distance of 74 km from Ahmedabad. Mehsana is one of the largest cities in Gujarat
and houses one of the biggest iron and steel markets in India. In addition to this,
it also has a Dudhsagar Co-operative milk dairy, which boasts of being the largest
milk dairy in entire Asia. The Oil Natural Gas Corporation of India has set up a
big establishment in the city. Thus, the city is quite important from Industrial
perspective. However, the city also offers some attracions, which make it significant
from travel and tourism point of view.
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Rani Udaymati Vav
Rani Udaymati Vav is an architectural wonder of Gujarat. It is one of the largest
step wells of the state. The vav was constructed by Queen Udaymati in 11th century,
in the loving memory of her Husband, King Bhimdeva I of the Chalukya Dynasty. The
well is beautifully adorned with 800 stone sculptures and reliefs. One can see the
impressive images of Hindu Gods, their incarnations and their consorts. The artistic
and architectural majesty of the well is rarely to be seen elsewhere.
Langhanaj locality
The Langhanaj locality of Mehsana is an interesting place. It is an excavation site,
where 14 fossilized skeletons and monoliths were unearthed. The locality bears evidence
to the life of early man of Langhanaj. It bears close affinity with the East Africans.
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Location: |
Mehsana District |
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Distance: |
Approximately 74 km from Ahmedabad |
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Main Attraction: |
Rani Udaymati Vav |
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Best Time to Visit: |
October to March |
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