સાંજ ની શોધ – In Search of Dusk | Ahmedabad Heritage Walk | Edition 9

🌅 Saanjh ni Shodh – 9th Edition of the Heritage Walk

In a world that feels increasingly loud, unsettled, and divided, we often find ourselves longing for something quieter—something gentler, more rooted.

Edition 9 of our heritage walk emerges from this very longing. We chose Saanjh ni Shodh (સાંજ ની શોધ – In Search of Dusk) as the theme because dusk, that sacred in-between time, reflects exactly what our souls crave today: stillness, connection, and meaning.

🛕 Starting Point: Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Kalupur

⏰ Time: 7:00 AM – 7:30 AM

Step into the heart of one of Ahmedabad’s most iconic temples, founded in 1822 by Swaminarayan himself—where peace meets architectural brilliance in every carved detail.

📍 Kavi Dalpatram Memorial and Chowk

⏰ Time: 7:35 AM – 8:00 AM

In this very chowk where Kavi Dalpatram once wandered, his words still echo through the streets. A poet who captured the soul of Gujarat, right from the very lanes we walk today.

📍 Shree Kala Ramji Temple

⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 8:10 AM

Tucked away in the pols of Ahmedabad, this temple dedicated to the dark-complexioned form of Lord Ram is a hidden gem—its serene courtyard and unique idol reflecting centuries of devotion and artistic tradition.

📍 Harkuwar Shethani’s Haveli

⏰ Time: 8:10 AM – 8:20 AM

An elegant 19th-century mansion built by a wealthy philanthropist widow, this haveli stands as a rare example of a woman’s legacy in Ahmedabad’s architectural history—its intricate wooden façade whispering stories of resilience, generosity, and grace.

📍 Dave Haveli, Verai Pada ni Pol

⏰ Time: 8:25 AM – 8:30 AM

Wander through Dave Haveli, a timeless testament to the merchant-class architecture of old Ahmedabad. Every beam and balcony here tells stories of community and culture from the 19th century.

📍 Shri Ranchhodji Mandir, Bagda Pol

⏰ Time: 8:40 AM – 9:00 AM

Built in the early 19th century, this temple has long been a beacon of faith and solace in Bagda Pol. For generations, devotees have come here to seek blessings from Lord Krishna.

📍 Shri Trikam Ray Ji Mandir, Sarangpur

⏰ Time: 9:10 AM – 9:30 AM

Since its establishment in the 19th century, this temple has been the spiritual heartbeat of Sarangpur, where Lord Krishna, as Trikam Ray, is worshipped with unwavering devotion.

🔁 Ending Point: Return to Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Kalupur

⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 9:45 AM

As the morning mellows and the city stirs to life, we walk back to where it all began. This return is not just a physical step—it’s a quiet homecoming, a circle completed, echoing the soul of Saanjh ni Shodh.