Saldi
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Saldi is a village in the Mehsana
District, Gujarat , India
, Pin Code 382730, situated on State Highway 217 between Gandhinagar and Mehsana. Saldi represents a typical countryside village of India. It borders the following villages: langhnaj
, Veda, Parsa, Charadu, Vadasma, Shankarpura, Khata Amba, Khoraj and Himatpura. Saldi is famous for its temple of Pimpleshwar Mahadev
, about 1 kilometre from the Saldi town square.
The nearest railway stations are Kalol which is located 25 km and Mehsana 26 km from Saldi. Sardar Patel International Airport - Ahmedabad is about 50Km from Saldi.
all cast and religion are united for village and live together, work together, celebrate together and help each other in everyday life.
Salvabhai Patel was the son of Teja Patel and he migrated from Champaner
, before The young Sultan of Gujarat, Mahmud Begada, deciding to attack Champaner with his army in December 1482. He raised his family in this area which ultimately came to be known as Saldi.
Approximately 200 years or seven generations following the founding of Saldi village, one of the cows of a herder named Petha Patel was found to be regularly offering her milk over one loacation under a Pimpal tree where the JALADHARI was ultimately found.
In the Hindu tradition, worshipers of Shiva pay homage to the Shivling by pouring milk over a Shivling. Thus, the cow's offering of her milk at this site without any assistance, led to the people of Saldi to attribute this phenomenon to the presence of swayambhu Lord Shiva. Since then, the current site of Pimpleshwar Mahadev is considered to be very sacred by the pilgrams and villagers alike, and it has become famous throughout the state of Gujarat over the years.
The first temple or shrine was put in place by Petha Patel of Saldi at this site dating back Hindu Year Sanvat 1143 ( approximately 924 years ago).
In the following centuries, Pimpleshwar Mahadev gained more popularity as a place of pilgrimage and worship for Hindus across the state of Gujarat. The current building was constructed and renovated by Sayajirao Gaekwad, the ruler of the state Baroda in 1895( approximately 116 years ago ) during the British colonial era in India.
Smt C V Patel Primary School is for younger Kids. Students from all surrounding villages come to study at Saldi High School. Saldi offer also has kindergarten and Pre school program at Bal Mandir and AnganVadi.
People of Saldi take proud of academic excellence by virtue of their education, discipline and hardwork with number of Engineers, Physician, and Businessmen working in India, United States of America, England and Canada.
Fruit Tree of Saldi - Lemon-લીંબુડી , Chiku, Boradi, Mango-આંબો , amla and Guava.
Vegetable grown in Saldi - Egg Plants, Tomato, Squash, Okra and Cucumber
Trees of Saldi - Limdo-લેબડો, Baval, Vad, Kanaji, Khijado, Vakhado-વખડો, Bili Tree-બીલી, Pimple tree.
Animals in Saldi - Buffalo-ભૈસ, Cow-ગાય , Camel-ઊંટ ,Sheep-બકરી, Goat-ઘેટું and Donkeys.
Most seen Birds in Saldi - Crow, Dove, Sparrow, Kabar-કબર, Peacock-મોર, Wild Parrot(હુડા).
Well Known Farms - Vazoda-વાઝોડા, Kaptari-કપટારી, Kapuri-કપૂરી, Jambudi-જાંબુડી,Langoti and Janghari-જાન્ઘરી.
Sports - Cricket, Gili Danda , Volley Ball, Kabbadi, Langhadi, Santa Kukadi, Topi Dav and Thappo.
Underground Water and Sewage system of acceptable standard
Electricity ,Telephone and Road transportation up to the standard
Shooting of "Maa Umiya Annapurna" (a Gujarati Devotional film directed by Mr. Vallabh Choksi) was held in Saldi in 1978.
Notable People in 21st Century: Devchand Sheth, Soma Chatur, Joita Shankar, Kesha Bechar, Kala Madha, Ambaram Mohan, Naran Shiva, Ganda Harji, Mana Chatur Dakli, Madha Parekh, Soma kachara, Punjiram Shivram, Tabha Shankar, Sankabhai Desai, Jashvantbhai Desai, Viraji Hiraji, Soma Deshalji, Nathabhai Devipujak, Ranchha Raval, Bakshi Miya.
Notable Women All Time : Kashiben Chaturdas, Ugariben Jeshangdas, Rukhiben Shivadas, Amathiben Shankardas, Raiben Mohandas,Bhalimaa, Shantaba, Bhatiben Dhulaji Thakor, Motiben Solanki.
Navratri Garba festival
Holy Dhuleti, Maha Shivaratri
Janmashtami
Jayshree Mahotsav
Saldi no Melo
Pimpleshwar Mahadev is main attraction and holy site for its devotees.
Jayashree Mata Temple જયશ્રી માતા નું મંદિર, સાલડી ....બોલો જયશ્રી માત કી જય
Mahakali Temple
Ramji Mandir
Baliya Dev Temple
Joganiya Mata Shrine
Jain Derasar
Current Weather in Saldi
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Mehsana
Mahesana is a city and municipality in Mehsana district, in the Indian state of Gujarat.-City and surrounding area:Situated near Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, Mehsana is one of the largest cities in North Gujarat; followed by Patan and Palanpur. A number of primary industries including dairy, oil...
District, Gujarat , India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, Pin Code 382730, situated on State Highway 217 between Gandhinagar and Mehsana. Saldi represents a typical countryside village of India. It borders the following villages: langhnaj
Langhnaj
Langhnaj is a village in Mehsana district in the state of Gujarat, India.Langhnaj is situated about 15 km to the north of Nardipur. Some of the neighboring destinations are Jagudan, Gothva and Dangarwa...
, Veda, Parsa, Charadu, Vadasma, Shankarpura, Khata Amba, Khoraj and Himatpura. Saldi is famous for its temple of Pimpleshwar Mahadev
Pimpleshwar Mahadev, Saldi
Pimpleshwar Mahadev is a historical Hindu temple of Lord Shiva located in the village of Saldi , Gujarat, India. In Hinduism, Lord Shiva is also called "Mahadev" - The God of all Gods...
, about 1 kilometre from the Saldi town square.
The nearest railway stations are Kalol which is located 25 km and Mehsana 26 km from Saldi. Sardar Patel International Airport - Ahmedabad is about 50Km from Saldi.
Geography
Location of Saldi,Pin 382730 Dist Mehsana Gujarat India on MAP is Coordinates: 23°25'50"N 72°31'43"EDemography
Saldi is home of many Hindu, Jain and Islam followers. The total population of is approximately 4000 where Hindus constitute the main population. Patel and Thakore castes constitute major of the total population. Brahmin, Jain, Shah, Desai , Panchal, Nayi, Suthar, Raval, Momin, Pathan, Solanki and Prjapati follow them. Ravals work on local transport, lemon tree and on sundries. Peoples fromall cast and religion are united for village and live together, work together, celebrate together and help each other in everyday life.
History
Salvabhai Patel was the son of Teja Patel and he migrated from Champaner
Champaner
Champaner चंमपानेर شمبنر is a historical city in the state of Gujarat, in western India. It is located in Panchmahal district, 47 kilometres from the city of Vadodara. The city was briefly the capital of Gujarat....
, before The young Sultan of Gujarat, Mahmud Begada, deciding to attack Champaner with his army in December 1482. He raised his family in this area which ultimately came to be known as Saldi.
Approximately 200 years or seven generations following the founding of Saldi village, one of the cows of a herder named Petha Patel was found to be regularly offering her milk over one loacation under a Pimpal tree where the JALADHARI was ultimately found.
In the Hindu tradition, worshipers of Shiva pay homage to the Shivling by pouring milk over a Shivling. Thus, the cow's offering of her milk at this site without any assistance, led to the people of Saldi to attribute this phenomenon to the presence of swayambhu Lord Shiva. Since then, the current site of Pimpleshwar Mahadev is considered to be very sacred by the pilgrams and villagers alike, and it has become famous throughout the state of Gujarat over the years.
The first temple or shrine was put in place by Petha Patel of Saldi at this site dating back Hindu Year Sanvat 1143 ( approximately 924 years ago).
In the following centuries, Pimpleshwar Mahadev gained more popularity as a place of pilgrimage and worship for Hindus across the state of Gujarat. The current building was constructed and renovated by Sayajirao Gaekwad, the ruler of the state Baroda in 1895( approximately 116 years ago ) during the British colonial era in India.
Education
Shree V K Patel Sarvajanik High School (also known as Saldi High School) is a secondary school offer grade 8-10.Smt C V Patel Primary School is for younger Kids. Students from all surrounding villages come to study at Saldi High School. Saldi offer also has kindergarten and Pre school program at Bal Mandir and AnganVadi.
People of Saldi take proud of academic excellence by virtue of their education, discipline and hardwork with number of Engineers, Physician, and Businessmen working in India, United States of America, England and Canada.
Natural Facts
Crops of Saldi - Wheat-ઘઉં, Bajari-બાજરી, Rayado-રાયડો , Eranda-એરંડા ( Castor Oil), Cotton seeds-કપાસ, Dangar and Juvar.Fruit Tree of Saldi - Lemon-લીંબુડી , Chiku, Boradi, Mango-આંબો , amla and Guava.
Vegetable grown in Saldi - Egg Plants, Tomato, Squash, Okra and Cucumber
Trees of Saldi - Limdo-લેબડો, Baval, Vad, Kanaji, Khijado, Vakhado-વખડો, Bili Tree-બીલી, Pimple tree.
Animals in Saldi - Buffalo-ભૈસ, Cow-ગાય , Camel-ઊંટ ,Sheep-બકરી, Goat-ઘેટું and Donkeys.
Most seen Birds in Saldi - Crow, Dove, Sparrow, Kabar-કબર, Peacock-મોર, Wild Parrot(હુડા).
Well Known Farms - Vazoda-વાઝોડા, Kaptari-કપટારી, Kapuri-કપૂરી, Jambudi-જાંબુડી,Langoti and Janghari-જાન્ઘરી.
Sports - Cricket, Gili Danda , Volley Ball, Kabbadi, Langhadi, Santa Kukadi, Topi Dav and Thappo.
Village Facts
Approximately 45 Tube well ( Water supply for Agriculture), Janthoda Talav, GK and BT Town Entrances ,Over Head Water Tank for Public water supply, Town Square, Otla for senior citizens, Library, Dairy, Hawada ( Clean water storage for Animals), Shantidham, Sahakari Mandali, Bank, Gram Panchayat office, Animal Clinic, S T Bus Stop and Government Post Office.Underground Water and Sewage system of acceptable standard
Electricity ,Telephone and Road transportation up to the standard
Shooting of "Maa Umiya Annapurna" (a Gujarati Devotional film directed by Mr. Vallabh Choksi) was held in Saldi in 1978.
Notable natives and residents
Notable People in 20th Century: Keshavlal Karamchand Sheth, Chatur Madha, Amichand Jeshang, Narotam Shambhu, Madha Gopal, Naran Shiva, Vira Shambhu, Shankar Shivdas, Amichand Valdas, Ambaram Chagandas Dakli, Motiram Raval, Shivaram Raval, Dolaji Fulaji Thakor, Deshalji Thakor, Jeshang Desai, Shivram Daraji, Shankar Ugara Prajapati, Narsih Mauna Solanki, Virabhai Shenva, Lalu Miya, Amadu Meman.Notable People in 21st Century: Devchand Sheth, Soma Chatur, Joita Shankar, Kesha Bechar, Kala Madha, Ambaram Mohan, Naran Shiva, Ganda Harji, Mana Chatur Dakli, Madha Parekh, Soma kachara, Punjiram Shivram, Tabha Shankar, Sankabhai Desai, Jashvantbhai Desai, Viraji Hiraji, Soma Deshalji, Nathabhai Devipujak, Ranchha Raval, Bakshi Miya.
Notable Women All Time : Kashiben Chaturdas, Ugariben Jeshangdas, Rukhiben Shivadas, Amathiben Shankardas, Raiben Mohandas,Bhalimaa, Shantaba, Bhatiben Dhulaji Thakor, Motiben Solanki.
Festivals
DiwaliNavratri Garba festival
Holy Dhuleti, Maha Shivaratri
Janmashtami
Jayshree Mahotsav
Saldi no Melo
Migration
A large portion of the population of Saldi has migrated to larger cities in Gujarat,India and abroad. At least half of all households in Saldi have family members living in the United States or Canada.Temples
Pimpleshwar MahadevPimpleshwar Mahadev, Saldi
Pimpleshwar Mahadev is a historical Hindu temple of Lord Shiva located in the village of Saldi , Gujarat, India. In Hinduism, Lord Shiva is also called "Mahadev" - The God of all Gods...
Pimpleshwar Mahadev is main attraction and holy site for its devotees.
Jayashree Mata Temple જયશ્રી માતા નું મંદિર, સાલડી ....બોલો જયશ્રી માત કી જય
Mahakali Temple
Ramji Mandir
Baliya Dev Temple
Joganiya Mata Shrine
Jain Derasar
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