Kirti Stambh, Vadodara

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Kirti Stambh is placed close to Polo Ground, at Rajmahal Marg, Shiyabaug, Babajipura, Vadodara, Gujarat. Edit

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Kirti Stambh is one of the foremost popular Landmarks within the town set close to Polo Ground. it’s made out of pink Songadh stone and stands tall opposite Nehru Bhavan. The structure depicts Sayajirao’s call of moving towards ‘Vanaprasthashram’ (Life of Retirement). The lion sitting on the top of the structure faces east and has his back to the Laxmi Vilas Palace (Lukshmi Vilas Palace) gate. Traveling towards east is considered to be how of accomplishing salvation in Hindu philosophy. The lion’s back is towards the palace and it illustrates the king’s departure from his Kingdom and luxurious Life.

Kirti Stambh, Vadodara

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Kirti Stambh was built to mark 60 years of rule of Sayajirao Gaekwad III in 1935. perched atop the landmark is a lion that is facing eastwards. Though, many citizens recognize reasons behind building Kirti Stambh, not many are alert to the philosophy behind the structure.

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October and March.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

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Minimum 30 minutes.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxies are available from Railway station and Airport to reach the Sight.

Bus : Buses are operated by VTCOS town bus service further as the private bus operators. The main bus stands within the town are the Nizampura Bus Stand, Chhani Bus Stand, Laxmipura Bus Stand and Tarsali Bus Stand.

Train : The major rail junction in Vadodara is that the Vadodara railway station. The station is found right within the heart. It is the state’s busiest junction. From here major cities of India may be reached simply by train. Vadodara has 5 railway stations; they’re Vadodara Junction, Bajwa, Pratapnagar, Makarpura and Vishwamitri. From railway station taxies and autorickshaws are availble to reach the site.

Air : Vadodara’s airport additionally called Civil airport Harni presently operates domestic flights solely. Airlines like Air India, Jet Airways and Indigo operates direct flights to and from Delhi and Mumbai. The closest international airport is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International airport which is regarding 100 km away in Ahmedabad and is served by Air India, Emirates Airlines, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines. Once getting airport, taxies and autorickshaws are availble to reach the site.

Others : Auto rickshaws : Auto rickshaws are also available from the airport and this is the cheapest option that you can take to reach the city center.

By Boat : Vadodara can be accessed by travelling in river Mahi in a boat from Savli.