The Rotary Dolls Museum ( RDM ): The Rotary Dolls Museum ( RDM ) is located in the city of Rajkot, State of Gujarat , India (South Central Asia.). This unique Museum gives an overview to the culture and traditions of the world at large through a medium of dolls. The Rotary Clubs across the world have generously donated these Dolls to the Rotary Club of Rajkot Midtown. RDM where children and adults both gain from, the mission has been yet noble and simple, Love, Care and Concern for Humanity. The project is cosponsored by Rajkot Nagrik Sahkari Bank ltd. and it is managed by Shri Arvindbhai Maniar Jankalyan Trust. Click here for more : http://www.rotary3060dolls.org LOCATION: Rajkot Nagaraik Shakari Bank Building, Yagnik Road, Near Jagnath Chowk, Rajkot 360001 Phone: 2464352. Timings: 9:30am to 1:30pm & 3:30pm to 7:30pm. Monday closed.
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Race Course Garden: This is the largest garden located in the heart of city area. It has number of attractions for children viz. Bhalbhavan, Children Traffic Park, Fun World, Small Zoo, etc. Olympic standard Indoor Stadium, international quality Cricket ground, Football, Hockey & Volleyball grounds and swimming pool are also located in the Race Course Area.
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Mukti-dham - A Crematorium: This is an electric crematorium located in Ramnath para area. It is run and maintained by NGO under grant of Rajkot Municipal Corporation. It has number of small temples, prayer halls, library and beautiful garden displaying historical events which attracts number of people.
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Race Course Garden: This is the largest garden located in the heart of city area. It has number of attractions for children viz. Bhalbhavan, Children Traffic Park, Fun World, Small Zoo, etc. Olympic standard Indoor Stadium, international quality Cricket ground, Football, Hockey & Volleyball grounds and swimming pool are also located in the Race Course Area.
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Swminarayan Temple: This temple is built in 1998-99 by Swaminarayan Sampradaya. It is situated onfast developing Kalavad Road near Mahila College.
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Kaba Gandhi no delo: This house was build by Karamchand Gandhi, the father of Mahatma Gandhi, in 1880-81. Dharmendra road market. This house is purchased by State Government and has been declared as National Monument. Gandhiji lived in this house from 1881 to 1887 during his study at Rajkot. It is located near Dharmendra road in old city area.
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Rajkumar College: This school was built in 1870 specifically for the education of Prince of different states and children from Royal families of India. It is situated on Gondal road behind Shastri maidan near Malaviya chowk.
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Alfred High School (Mohandas Gandhi High School): This school was constructed during British rule in India by political agent Mr. Kernal Singh. This was the first English school in the state where Mahatma Gandhi studied. The name Alfred High School was changed to "Mohandas Gandhi High School" after Gandhiji took his primary education in this school and considering his devotion and strive for the indepedant nation.
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Ramkrishna Ashram: This temple was built in 1934 on the land donated by Late Shri Dharmendrasinhji, then king of Morbi state. It is situated on Dr. Yagnik road of Rajkot. It is second most important place for followers of Swami Vivekanand after Kolcatta.
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Aji Dam: This dam is build by Government of Gujarat for water supply to city area. The down stream side of the dam and surrounding area is developed and maintained by Rajkot Municipal Corporation. A beautiful step garden with amusement park for children, zoo, bird aviary, crocodile park have been provided for entertainment of the citizens of the city.
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Jam Tower: This spectacular tower was gifted to Rajkot by then King of Jamnagar in 1880. It is located in old city area near Jamnagar Road adjcent to G. T. Sheth Orthopadic Hospital. Sir Woodhouse was the political agent of British Government during 1880 who was pleased to receive this gorgeous gift for the city.
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Watson Museum: It was inaugurated in the year 1888 in Jubilee Garden of Rajkot city. It has excellent collection of archiological and ancient traditional items.
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Rotary Midtown Library soaring on the wings of information, imagination & inspiration
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