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History in Khambhat, India

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Khambhat, in east-central Gujarat state, west-central India, lies at the head of the Gulf of Khambhat (Cambay) and the mouth of the Mahi River.

The town was mentioned in 1293 by the Venetian traveler Marco Polo, who referred to it as a busy port. It was still a prosperous port in the late 15th century, when Muslims controlled Gujarat. As the gulf silted up, however, the port became insignificant. The town was the capital of the princely state of Cambay, which was incorporated into Kaira (later Kheda) district in 1949.

There are several structures from the past, including this building, that display architecture from that era.

A Building from the Past in Khambhat

Colors of India – Deities

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Even deities in India wear colorful clothes or display bright shades of color.

Ganesh also known as Ganapati, Vinayaka, or by numerous other names, is one of the best-known and most worshiped deities in the Hindu pantheon. Ganesh is all about protection and power so much of his symbolism is related to safeguarding us from life’s physical and subtle obstacles.

Here is a depiction of a colorful Ganesh in a garden. A bright pot and flowers add other colors to the setting.

A Bright Colorful Ganesha

Colors of India – Costumes

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Each state in India has different clothing styles conforming to its culture. The common element is that people wear colorful clothes in not only everyday life, but especially for festivals.

A couple of girls from Gujarat are dressed colorfully for a folk dance performance. Flowers in the background complement their color scheme!

Colorful Dancers