Porbandar
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Mahatma Gandhi was born at the seaside city of Porbandar, which is located in the Gujarati state. The seaside city is also thought to be the birthplace of Sudama, a companion and follower of Lord Krishna.

Sudama Mandir

Sudama Mandir, Porbandar

The Sudama temple was built in the period of 1902 to 1907. It also has another monument in the green complex, which has been constructed in the memory of Shri Ram DevjiJethwa, the ruler of Jethwa Dynasty. The Jethwa dynasty ruled this region between 8th and 20th century.

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Porbandar Beach

Porbandar Beach, Porbandar

Amongst the many un-spoilt beaches of Gujarat is the beach of Porbandar on the southeast coast in between Veraval and Dwarka.

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Madhavpur Beach

Madhavpur Beach, Porbandar

A scenic town, Madhavpur is situated on a sandy coastile and is endowed with coconut trees and fertile agriculture land.It hosts the beautiful Madhavraiji Haveli Temple in addition to the Rukmini no choro,which marks the place where celebrated with an annual fair held by the Mer community.Nearby are the ruins of a shiva temple.

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Kirti Mandir

Kirti Mandir, Porbandar

Mahatma Gandhi was born in a home wedged in the narrow lanes of Porbandar on 2 October 1869. The memorial that stands adjacent to the modest ancestral house of the family is known as Kirti Mandir.

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Porbandar Bird Sanctuary

Porbandar Bird Sanctuary, Porbandar

Declared as a sanctuary in November' 1988. Porbandar Bird Sanctuary in the Western part of the state provides the practical example of co-existence of man and nature. The sanctuary falls on the migratory route of the birds. The area supports good population of flamingoes and other resident and migratory waterfowls. In fact, during more favourable years, even flamingoes have been reported to prefer this area for nesting.

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Harshid Mata Temple

Harshid Mata Temple, Porbandar

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Barda Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

Barda Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, Porbandar

Hardly 15 km. from the coast of Porbandar town of Porbandar district, the hilly forest of Barda is standing against the salinity ingress in the region. This area was declared as sanctuary in February' 1979. The sanctuary having a forest area of 192.31 sq. km. is relatively small in extent. However, it is characteristically abundant in floral diversity, which consists of a good number of medicinal plants.

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Porbandar Bird Sanctuary

Porbandar Bird Sanctuary, Porbandar

Porbandar Bird Sanctuary is located in the heart of Porbandar, demonstrating man's coexistence with nature. In 1988, it was designated as a sanctuary.

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