Bhuvad
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Bhuvad / Bhuwad is a village in Anjar
Taluka of Kutch district of Gujarat, India.
It is located at a distance of 17.2 km far from its Taluka town Anjar. Other nearby villages are Mathda(3.5 k.m.) ,Khedoi
(4.8 k.m.) ,Chandroda(6.8 k.m.) ,Chandiya
(7.5 k.m.) ,Vovar( 8 k.m.), etc.
or Kathi
s. His headless body is said to have fought its way to Bhuvad, where is a shrine with a headless figure which stands in village is dedicated to him. Near his shrine are tall tomb stones which mark the spots where warriors who died in the battle with Bhuvad Chavda were laid to rest.
Bhuvad also has the ruins of ancient Shiva
temple known as Bhuvadeswar Mahadev, which is one of the major tourist attractions of Kutch. The temple houses a Mandap
measuring about 32ft by 40 ft inside is supported by 34 pillars and 4 pilasters. The pillar are square to about one third their height then octagonal and lastly round. The walls of the temple are built of stone. On the Pilasters to the right of the shrine is an inscription dated 1289-90 AD.
The Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas
, an ethnic community of Kutch claim that the kingdom was founded by Chawda clan belonging to them. It was founded by a person named Piyu Chawda, who moved from Dhaneti
and founded Bhuvad around 1250 AD. The village later got its name after Bhuvad Chawda, a glorious warrior of their clan. Taunk
and other clans of their community also initially settled in Bhuvad but later after defeat of Bhuvad Chawda moved to other villages such as Chandiya
, Devaliya, Medai, Khedoi
, Sinugra
, Khambhra
and Kukma
Although the Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas migrated out of village as late as 13th century many members of the community still go to village to worship Paliyas of their ancestors lying in village.
, Ahir and Patidar
communities. The Leva Patidar
of village Bhuvad have adopted Bhudia / Bhudya surname after their ancestral village Bhuvad The Padharia community of Kutch also have a kuldevi temple at the village.
Anjar, India
Anjar is a town and a municipality in Kutch district in the state of Gujarat, India. The country is dry and sandy, and entirely depends on well irrigation for its water supply. The town is situated nearly 10 miles from the Gulf of Kutch. The town was third time made capital of Kachchh on...
Taluka of Kutch district of Gujarat, India.
It is located at a distance of 17.2 km far from its Taluka town Anjar. Other nearby villages are Mathda(3.5 k.m.) ,Khedoi
Khedoi
Khedoi is large village near the town Anjar and the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.Village is located 14 KM from nearest town Anjar.Village is again sub-divided into Nani-Khedoi and Moti-Khedoi...
(4.8 k.m.) ,Chandroda(6.8 k.m.) ,Chandiya
Chandiya
Chandiya or Chandia is a village near the town Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.Village is located 18 km from nearest town Anjar.-History:...
(7.5 k.m.) ,Vovar( 8 k.m.), etc.
History
Bhuvad is named after 13th century Chawda ruler named Bhuvad Chawda, who founded ruled this area of Kutch and Bhuvad was his capital. He was killed in war in 1320 AD either by Lakha Fulani JadejaJadeja
Jadeja belong to the Yaduvanshi rajputs or Chandravanshi rajputs. They are one of the 36 royal dynasties of old tracing their origins to Lord Krishna...
or Kathi
Kathi (caste)
The Kathi are a Hindu caste found in the state of Gujarat in India. Kathi is also a big gotra of Yaduvanshi Ahirs of Haryana. Also inter-marriage between the Ahir and the Kathi is an old phenomenon.Kathi tribe is named as Catti or Cat'hi and has been named as 36 royal races by James Tod.-History...
s. His headless body is said to have fought its way to Bhuvad, where is a shrine with a headless figure which stands in village is dedicated to him. Near his shrine are tall tomb stones which mark the spots where warriors who died in the battle with Bhuvad Chavda were laid to rest.
Bhuvad also has the ruins of ancient Shiva
Shiva
Shiva is a major Hindu deity, and is the destroyer god or transformer among the Trimurti, the Hindu Trinity of the primary aspects of the divine. God Shiva is a yogi who has notice of everything that happens in the world and is the main aspect of life. Yet one with great power lives a life of a...
temple known as Bhuvadeswar Mahadev, which is one of the major tourist attractions of Kutch. The temple houses a Mandap
Mandapa
A mandapa in Indian architecture is a pillared outdoor hall or pavilion for public rituals.-Temple architecture:...
measuring about 32ft by 40 ft inside is supported by 34 pillars and 4 pilasters. The pillar are square to about one third their height then octagonal and lastly round. The walls of the temple are built of stone. On the Pilasters to the right of the shrine is an inscription dated 1289-90 AD.
The Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas
Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas
Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas or Mistris of Kutch or Kadia Kshatriyas of Kutch, are a Hindu community of the Kutch District of Gujarat state in India...
, an ethnic community of Kutch claim that the kingdom was founded by Chawda clan belonging to them. It was founded by a person named Piyu Chawda, who moved from Dhaneti
Dhaneti
Dhaneti or Dhanetee is village in Bhuj Taluka of Kutch District of Gujarat State of India. It is at a distance of about 26 km from Bhuj the Taluka and District Headquarter of Kutch...
and founded Bhuvad around 1250 AD. The village later got its name after Bhuvad Chawda, a glorious warrior of their clan. Taunk
Taunk
Tank or Taunk or Taank or Taunque is a name of Rajput clans Famous British historian Crooke maintains, the Tak Rajputs claim that they are Yaduvanshis and had martial relations with Yadavas princess of Jaisalmer.The community is distributed in the districts of Jodhpur , Udaipur and Tonk., Kutch,...
and other clans of their community also initially settled in Bhuvad but later after defeat of Bhuvad Chawda moved to other villages such as Chandiya
Chandiya
Chandiya or Chandia is a village near the town Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.Village is located 18 km from nearest town Anjar.-History:...
, Devaliya, Medai, Khedoi
Khedoi
Khedoi is large village near the town Anjar and the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.Village is located 14 KM from nearest town Anjar.Village is again sub-divided into Nani-Khedoi and Moti-Khedoi...
, Sinugra
Sinugra
Sinugra or Shinoogra or Sinogra or Sinougra is a village near the town of Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. The village is located 7 km from the nearest city Anjar...
, Khambhra
Khambhra
Khambhra or Khamra is a village near the town Anjar and the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. The village is eight kilometres from the nearest town, Anjar.-History:...
and Kukma
Kukma
Kukma or Kookma is a village near the Bhuj town, taluka in Kachchh District of Indian State of Gujarat. It is located at a distance of 16 kilometers from Bhuj, the headquarters of Kachchh District.-History:...
Although the Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas migrated out of village as late as 13th century many members of the community still go to village to worship Paliyas of their ancestors lying in village.
Present Status
The village now has population belonging to RabariRabari
Members of the Rabari or Rewari live throughout the Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab, Harayana, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh states in India...
, Ahir and Patidar
Patidar
The Patidar are a Hindu ethnic group found primarily in the state of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh in India.Patidars are also known as Patel, a common surname with in the community.D. F...
communities. The Leva Patidar
Leva Patil
The Leva Patil is a community found in India.- Leva :Leva Patel/Kambi/ Patils claim Suryavanshi origin from Lava , the son of Rama in the Hindu epic Ramayana....
of village Bhuvad have adopted Bhudia / Bhudya surname after their ancestral village Bhuvad The Padharia community of Kutch also have a kuldevi temple at the village.