Tag Archives: Ahmedabad

Jama Mosque. . . . The Friday Mosque

Posted on July 21, 2013 by annetbell

The main entrance to this mosque is  from the noisy, crowed main street of the daily market  in the Pols of  Ahmedabad. In fact the gate is reached by ascending stairs  that are partially hidden by a crowd of small … Continue reading →

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The Pols of Ahmedabad

Posted on July 20, 2013 by annetbell

The Walled City of Ahmedabad is a living labyrinth of over 600 neighborhoods locally know  as “Pols”. The word “Pol” is from a Sanskrit word that means “gate to an enclosed area.”  The  high buildings cast shadows on the tiny … Continue reading →

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Dogs and Rabbits Behaving Strangely

Posted on July 16, 2013 by annetbell

Picture by Ambika Sambasivan, Yali Books, 2013 If you look closely at these pictures,  you see a most astonishing scene. . . .a rabbit chasing a dog. This is what Sultan Ahmed Shah saw while he was resting on the … Continue reading →

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Gujarati Thali at Agashiye, The House of MG

Posted on June 26, 2013 by annetbell

I have mentioned, before, this elegant hotel  in the heart of old Ahmedabad, The House of MG. It was built by a prominent, self-made, textile tycoon, Shri Mangaldas Girdhandas  in the 1920s.  He and his family lived and entertained on … Continue reading →

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The Law Garden. . . Kitsch and Glitter in Ahmedabad’s Night Market

Posted on June 13, 2013 by annetbell

If you have been paying attention, with this post, I have now shared round the clock market shopping opportunities for you to explore in my Indian  home away from home. As the  name implies, the address is the garden and … Continue reading →

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The Most Exotic Marigold. . . . . .

Posted on May 23, 2013 by annetbell

Giant flat bowls of marigolds greet you at the entrance to the House of MG, Ahmedabad’s Urban Heritage Hotel, found in the chaotic heart of the old city.  After all, these perky golden blossoms mean good luck and happiness. Because … Continue reading →

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Ahmedabad’s Manek Chowk :Market by Day, Crowded Eatery at Night. .

Posted on May 20, 2013 by annetbell

Manek Chowk is the central square of Ahmedabad’s oldest district, The Pols.  During the day  it is the liveliest market in Ahmedabad where fruits, spices, traditional steel kitchen and table utensils are sold as well as a section of bright Indian fabrics. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Market in Ahmedabad

Posted on May 14, 2013 by annetbell

This market is named “Sunday” solely because of it’s location at the end of the Ellis Bridge and its”business only on Sunday”.  There are daily markets all over the city as these are  the places where everyday people do their shopping. … Continue reading →

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Are We Famous Yet?

Posted on April 1, 2013 by annetbell

The two episodes of Indian TV on which we had cameo appearances were aired over this weekend. Basically, the first hour or part 1 was on Saturday, and the part 2 on Sunday night. For those who are interested to … Continue reading →

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Tales of Four Rickshaw Drivers

Posted on March 30, 2013 by annetbell

From day one in India , we have had a love/hate relationship with the rickshaw/tuk-tuk.  It is cheap transportation…$0.20 for one way to Cept University. The most expensive rides have been $2.00 and  we are still alive after 45 days. … Continue reading →

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