Tuesday, 06 October 2009 04:02

Rotary Midtown Doll’s Museum

About Rotary Midtown Doll’s Museum:

The Rotary Midtown Dolls Museum situated in the heart of Rajkot endeavors to showcase the manifestation of the cultural heritage and tradition through the medium of dolls. Spread over 9000 sq. ft., the Rajkot Dolls Museum began its journey on 24 July, 2004, and boasts of an awesome collection of dolls from about 93 countries across the world bearing the flag of their respective countries.The Rotary Dolls Museum of Rajkot allows both the adults and the children alike to enjoy over 1400 dolls that have ethnic values or are representative of the culture and tradition of the place of their origin. With love, concern and care for the communities, each of the dolls are marked in detail with their specialty and what it tries to manifest. This prompt the viewers and motivates them with more curiosity about the culture of various places and regions.

 

Rotary Midtown Doll’s Museum, Rajkot is an interesting place which is full of traditional and ethnic, dolls from all over the world. The dolls in the museum stand as a replica of human beings, Indian ethnic culture, traditions and family values. The dolls and toys exhibited in The Rotary Midtown Doll’s Museum in Rajkot, gives the visitor a chance to move around the world and get an idea of the culture and tradition that each of the country has. The adults and the children can take an interesting tour around the world through the toys and dolls brought from all over the world. A visit to the Rotary Midtown Doll’s Museum of Rajkot gives one a pleasure of going on a dream tour across the world with dolls. A visit to the museum is full of fun and entertainment. The dolls and the toys are exhibited in a thematic pattern. This helps the tourist to gain a deeper insight of the world’s culture and tradition.

The Rotary Midtown Doll’s Museum was a project taken up by Rotary club of Rajkot Midtown. The project is supported and the dealings are sponsored by Rajkot Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd and Shri Arvindbhai Maniar Jankalyan Trust.The exhibits of the dolls and toys in The Rotary Midtown Doll’s Museum at Rajkot in Gujarat in India stands as silent educator which speaks of the heritage and culture of different countries and the world on whole. The collections of The Rotary Midtown Doll’s museums at Rajkot in Gujarat in India are well organized.

The Museums of Rajkot are an excellent way which helps to understand the rich cultural heritage of Saurashtra in a better way. There are many museums in Gujarat. Rajkot bears a special significance to the tourists with its Rotary Midtown Doll’s Museum. Rajkot in Gujarat is a place eminent for the famous museums present. The Rajkot Museums are noted for their ancient and rich collection.

The Museums in Rajkot are under the administration and maintenance of the state government which has a special department to look after, take proper care and popularize the museums present all over Gujarat. The department in charge of the maintenance of the Museums of Rajkot and Gujarat operates from the Museum and picture Gallery in Baroda in Gujarat. The Museums in Rajkot are some of the major Tourist attraction in Rajkot and should be visited by tourists while on their Tours to Rajkot in Gujarat in India.

One of the most famous of the Rajkot tourist attractions, the Rotary Midtown Dolls Museum in Rajkot has been generously contributed with dolls from all over the world. This participation primarily promotes global brotherhood through the sharing of culture. A prominent addition for Rajkot tourism, the doll's museum also has special features like Rocking Zebra, Cinematheque, Mobile toy van, FLLC and various other kiosks for a completely fun day out.

The Rotary Dolls Museum is easily accessible from any part of the city by a short bus ride or you can simply hire a taxi. Planned and conceived by the prominent Rotarian, Mr. Deepak Agarwal, the project has made many lasting friendships with friends from around the world.

Location info Rotary Midtown Doll’s Museum:

Address:Rotary Midtown Doll’s Museum,Rajkot,India
District: Rajkot
Nearest City: Rajkot
Best time to visit: October to February

Climate/Weather:

Weather of Rajkot is generally pleasant. In Summer temperature ranges from 24 ? to 42? with maximum temperature reaching around 42?. March to June is summer season. In Winter, October to February temperature ranges from 10? to 24?.Monsoons are from July to September.

History:

It is a Dolls Museum with more than 1500 dolls from more than 95 countries. The museum gives a sneak peek into the various cultures and traditions of the world through the medium of dolls. The Rotary clubs across the world have generously donated dolls to this museum. The vision of such a museum was conceived by Rotarian Mr Deepak Agrawal in 2001.

Interesting things to do:

Interesting things to Visit:

Watson Museum and Library:
Watson Museum and Library, Rajkot is a famous museum in Rajkot. This museum is a major Tourist Attraction in Rajkot. Watson Museum and Library in Rajkot is located in the Jubilee Gardens in Rajkot. The Watson Museum and Library, Rajkot was opened to the public in the year 1888 and commemorates Colonel James Watson, who was Saurashtra’s political agent from year1886-89. The entrance of the Watson Museum and Library in Rajkot is well decorated and attractive. The two majestic lion’s statues stand on both the sides of the entrance of the museum. Watson museum in Rajkot is also used as a library.

 

Aji Dam Garden:
Aji Dam Garden is maintained by the Rajkot Municipal Corporation. In the amusement park of the Aji Dam Garden people can spend a nice time trying out the rides and eating snacks at the food courts. The Aji Dam Garden at Rajkot in Gujarat in India also has a bird aviary, zoo and crocodile park. This garden is situated at a distance of eight kilometers from the city, on the outskirts which gives the visitors an opportunity to move around in serene tranquility. During the winter season the Aji Dam Garden, Rajkot looks more beautiful as the trees and the flowers are in full bloom. The winter birds which comes to this area during the winter stays on the trees of the gardens which adds color and beauty to the Aji Dam Garden of Rajkot in Gujarat in India. The colorful and the vibrant atmosphere attract more and more people during this time of the year. The pleasant atmosphere of the park and the number of people around helps the visitor in having a good time in the Aji Dam Garden of Rajkot. People of Rajkot visit the Aji Dam Garden for an evening walk and to meet and sit with their friends and enjoy a beautiful evening. The food stalls and amusement park in the Aji Dam Garden of Rajkot attracts children and adults alike.

Jubilee Garden:
Jubilee Garden, Rajkot is a major Tourist Attraction in Rajkot. Jubilee Garden is visited by people of all ages. The Jubilee Garden in Rajkot is known for the natural beauty and the beautiful atmosphere of the place. Jubilee Garden in Rajkot is situated in the heart of the city. Many other tourists attraction in Rajkot is all located near by the Jubilee Garden in Rajkot. The amusement parks in the Jubilee Garden attract both adults and children. People of all ages like to visit and spend time in the Jubilee Garden at Rajkot in Gujarat in India.

The Jubilee Garden, Rajkot is a big garden with beautiful paths and trees lined by the path. The trees, the swings, beautifully laid paths make Jubilee Garden in Rajkot in Gujarat in India look more beautiful and attractive. Another major attraction of The Jubilee Garden in Rajkot is the local chutney called “Chevdo”. The Jubilee Garden is more famous for this chutney to all the visitors visiting the place. “Chevdo” is made by mixing pea nuts and rice flakes and the spice that is added to it gives “Chevdo” a tingling taste. “Chickee” is another local food that is sold here in the Jubilee Garden. “Chickee” is made out of nuts.

Kaba Gandhi No Delo:
Kaba Gandhi No Delo, Rajkot is the place where the Great Indian Leader, Mahatma Gandhi stayed during his stay in Rajkot in the early years of his life. Mahatma Gandhi's father, in the name of Karamchand Gandhi was also known as Kaba Gandhi. The name of the house has been derived form Gandhiji's father's name. Actually the words Kaba Gandhi No Delo literally means 'Kaba Gandhi's residence'.Kaba Gandhi No Delo, Gujarat has been built following the old and traditional styles of building houses and monuments.Kaba Gandhi No Delo, Rajkot is a masterpiece and an excellent work of art.

Ishwariya Temple:
The Ishwariya Temple, Rajkot is a very old temple and a popular tourist attraction in Rajkot and a notable holy place in Rajkot. The Ishwariya Temple in Rajkot in Gujarat in India is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is located on the outskirts of the city.

The location of the temple on the outskirts and on the hilly terrain makes it a favorable spot for an outing even for the locales. The Ishwariya Temple at Rajkot in Gujarat in India is visited by many people with a dual purpose, one that attracts the people to the Ishwariya Temple, Rajkot is the spiritual aspect of the temple and second is the location which makes it a favorite outing spot. People of Rajkot often visit the spot during the winter season to have a picnic with friends and families. The hilly terrain and the small pond located near by adds to the beauty and charm of the place. A small fair is also organized here annually.

Swaminarayan Temple:
The Swaminarayan Temple, Rajkot is famous all over the world as the most notable holy place in Rajkot. The Swaminarayan Temple was set by the BAPS as the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha is known. BAPS is an organization which operates by the Swaminarayan faith. BAPS as an organization was established in the year 1907 by Shastriji Maharaj.

The Swaminarayan Temple, Rajkot operates in the same way as all other temples which belong to the same organization. The Swaminarayan Temple are known world wide for their spiritual value as well as the social work and the humanitarian service that they offer to the world. As all other temples that operates under BAPS, Swaminarayan Temple in Rajkot is also known for the hand carved stone by which the temple is made of.

Community Science Centre and Planetarium:
The community Science Centre is run and maintained by an NGO. The chief objective of the centre is to arrange educational programmes, workshops, seminars related to science and maths for children. Besides they also have the task of educating people in the slum areas regarding burning issues like aids etc.The Planetarium was constructed in 1992. It imparts information regarding planets, their positions, movements and their effects on nature by means of audio and video shows.

Mahatma Gandhi High:
The school which was earlier known as Alfred High School was established in 1853. The School building has a Gothic Norman structure and was well known for its standard of education. Mahatma Gandhi was an alumnus of this institution and it was this very school where he misspell the word 'kettle'. The name of the school was changed to Mahatma Gandhi High School after its most luminary student.

Bazaars:
Bazaars in Rajkot attracts tourists with the wide range of products that are sold at a cheaper rate than other departmental stores. While Shopping in Rajkot, tourists must visit the Bazaars in Rajkot. The bazaars sell the most authentic and traditional products of Gujarat. The departmental stores in Rajkot also stand as the ongoing developments that have hit every corner of the world as a result of Globalization. Bazaars in Rajkot look very colorful with the wide range of products that are displayed beautifully for sale. Bazaars in Rajkot in Gujarat in India holds the essence of rustic India with the traditional and ethnic products for sale. The wares that are sold in the Bazaar in Rajkot are considered authentic of the Gujarat culture.

Mobile range info:

How to reach Rotary Midtown Doll’s Museum?

Nearest Railway Station:Regular trains connect Rajkot to other important cities in Gujarat and India.
Nearest Airport:Rajkot has one domestic airport. It connects Rajkot with Bombay and Kandala
Road Transport:Rajkot is well connected by roads with rest of the state and also with neighboring state of Maharashtra. State transport buses and private luxury coaches are available for several destinations.Mumbai - 768 Kms,Junagadh - 101 Kms,Porbandar - 193 Kms,Ahmedabad - 216 Kms

Nearest Visiting places from Rotary Midtown Doll’s Museum:

Gondal:
Located at a distance of 38km from Rajkot, Gondal town is situated on the banks of the river Gondali. The town boasts of numerous palaces which have now been converted into heritage hotels. The Naulakha Palace is the oldest and most beautiful of the Gondal palaces. The beauty of the structure is enhanced by exquisitely carved jharokhas (balconies), pillared courtyard, delicately carved arches and a unique spiral staircase. The huge windows of the Durbar Hall open into a long balcony which overlooks the river. The Durbar Hall has large chandeliers, stuffed panthers, gilt wooden furniture and antique Belgian mirrors. The palace has a private museum with an impressive display of silver caskets.
Orchard Palace is the other grand attraction of Gondal. It is now a heritage hotel. The palace is so named as it is located amidst a complex of fruit orchards, lawns and gardens. It is a part of the Huzoor palace where the ruling family of Gondal used to entertain its royal guests. It has a 'room of miniatures' which is a sitting room with a collection of miniature paintings, brass and antique furniture.

Wankaner:
Wankaner located 50 km north of Rajkot was the capital of the former princely state of Wankaner till Indian Independence. In Gujarati 'Wanka' means bend and 'Ner' means water stream, thus the place derives its name from its geographical location as it is located on the bend of the Machchhu river. The place is an archaeology classroom in itself with palaces and bungalows. Most of the palaces around here have been converted into heritage hotels. The place even has a step well, which was the last one to be built in Gujarat.

Tarnetar:
The Tarnetar Fair is one of the most important fairs of Gujarat. Various tribes like the Kolis, the Rabaris, the Bharwards, the Khants, the Khanbis, the Charans and the Kathis, get together to celebrate the famous legendary marriage of Draupadi with Arjuna, thereby retracing its origin to the times of the Mahabharata. Arjuna was the third of the five Pandavas of Hastinapur, who got married to Draupadi - the princess of this region, in the great Hindu epic, the Mahabharata.

Chotila:
Chotila is a worship place located near Rajkot, Gujarat. It is the worship place for Mata Chamunda, which is one of the 64 aavtars of Shakti. Chotila is also a a small town, in the district Surendranagar. Chotila is located on the Rajkot-Ahmedabad highway.

VirPur:
Virpur is a small town near rajkot city in gujarat state of india. It is famous with the name jalaram bapa no virpur after the great saint shree jalaram bapa who was born here. He was ardent follower of shri ram a hindu god. Lakhs of followers from different parts of world throng this place every year. Jalaram jayanti, which as per gujarati calendar comes on kartak sud satam, is the day on which this great saint was born. Jalaram jayanti is celebrated all over india and prasad of khichdi kadhi (shri jalaram bapas favorite) is distributed in bhandara to its followers. Virpur is one and half hour journey by bus from rajkot in gujarat.

Nearest Petrol Pump Rotary Midtown Doll’s Museum:

Jaynath Petroleum:Jawahar Road,Hpcl Petrol Pump, Rajkot,Gujarat,India,Ph:0281 2227741

 

Hpcl Petrol Pump:Rajkot,Gujarat,India

Kishan Petrol Pump:Opposite T B Hospital,Gondal Road, Rajkot,Gujarat,India

Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation nearby Rotary Midtown Doll’s Museum:

Hotel Samrat Internaitonal:KaranPara,Prahlad Plot, Rajkot,Gujarat,India,Ph:0281 2222269

 

Hotel Silver Palace:Dr Yagnik Rd,Jagnath Plot,Rajkot,Gujarat,India,Ph:0281 2480005

Hotel KK International:Kalawad Rd,Rajkot,Gujarat,India,Ph:0281 2454433

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Tips & Suggestions for Rotary Midtown Doll’s Museum:

Help Line/Phone Number:

Police Station:100
Nearest Hospital:
Civil Hospital:Rajkot,Gujarat,India,ph:0281 2449032
Om Babycare Hosiptal:Babulal Shah Marg,Nr. Jayhind Press, Rajkot, Gujarat,India,Ph:0281 2432727
Society/Community Phone Number
Links:www.rotary.zamosc.org

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Chotila Chamunda Temple
Chamunda - Chamunda mata or Rann-chandi ( warrior goddess ) is the goddess of power and another form of Durga.Her illusion is twinlike as she is also called Chandi-Chamunda. The fierce mother goddess has big eyes dressed in red and green adorned with garlands of flowers and in front of her is vehicle the Lion.Her temple is very famous in Gujrat on the moutain named Chotila.Two Demons named 'Chanda' and 'Munda' did great penance for many years to please Lord Brahma. When Brahma was pleased he apeared in front of them and the demons asked for being very strong warriors and that they would rule the world and take over heaven. Lord Brahma was merciful so he granted the wish.....more
Kaba Gandhi No Delo
Kaba Gandhi No Delo Rajkot is the place where the Great Indian Leader Mahatma Gandhi stayed during his stay in Rajkot in the early years of his life. Mahatma Gandhi father in the name of Karamchand Gandhi was also known as Kaba Gandhi. The name of the house has been derived form Gandhiji's father s name. In Gujarati the words Kaba Gandhi No Delo literally means Kaba Gandhi residence.How the residence got its name has an interesting reason behind it. Mahatma Gandhi father Karamchand Gandhi was popularly known as Kaba Gandhi. This is the reason why the house was named Kaba Gandhi No Delo, which mean s Kaba Gandhi residence. It is Gandhiji ancestral home and has now been renovated into a museum, which is called Gandhi Smriti and is a permanent exhibition place. The museum is open from Monday to Saturday. Kaba Gandhi No Delo is where India Father of the Nation grew up. You can easily locate the house in the old city of Ghee Kanta Road in Rajkot, which is one of the major tourist attractions in Gujarat....more
Rampara Wildlife Sanctuary
The Rampara Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajkot was set up in the year 1988 by the Government, post its acquisition in the year 1975 by them. The Rampara Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajkot was granted the status of a reserve forest in the year of 1983. Prior to the year 1975, the Rampara Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajkot served as the shooting reserve that belonged to the former princely state of Wankaner also known as Central Saurashtra.Marked with fringes of hillocks around the bordering periphery of the arid shrubby plain land distinct with wild grass is the Rampara Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary got the status of Reserve Forest in the year 1983 before which it served as a shooting reserve that belonged to the former princely state of Wankaner also known as Central Saurashtra.....more
Hingolgadh Nature Education Sanctuary
Located in Jasdan Taluka of Rajkot District Hingolgadh Sanctuary is a green oasis in the dry plateau of Saurashtra. The Sanctuary is just 180 kms. away from Ahmedabad. Extending over a forest area of 654.07 ha the sanctuary represents dry deciduous scrub forests where the trees of Acacia Senegal Gorad, Mytenus emarginata Vikalo Acacia nilotica Commiphora wightii Gugal etc. dominate the landscape. The area is hilly, rugged and undulating.The landscape presents a magnificent mosaic of grasslands and scrub forests. The sanctuary gets full of life during rainy season with beautiful shades of green colour all around and the area buzzing with lifChinkarae and various life forms.....more

 

Aji Dam Garden
Aji Dam Garden Rajkot is a major Tourist Attraction in Rajkot. The Aji Dam Garden in Rajkot is a beautiful garden beside the Aji Dam. The garden is situated downstream and looks beautiful with lovely flower plants trees and different types of floras. The Aji Dam Garden in Rajkot in Gujarat in India also has amusement parks and zoos. There are food courts and children parks. In the amusement parks both the adults and the children can have a nice time. The Aji Dam Garden in Rajkot is a spot which is visited by people of all ages.Aji Dam Garden is maintained by the Rajkot Municipal Corporation. In the amusement park of the Aji Dam Garden people can spend a nice time trying out the rides and eating snacks at the food courts. The Aji Dam Garden at Rajkot in Gujarat in India also has a bird aviary, zoo and crocodile park. This garden is situated at a distance of eight kilometers from the city, on the outskirts which gives the visitors an opportunity to move around in serene tranquility. During the winter season the Aji Dam Garden, Rajkot looks more beautiful as the trees and the flowers are in full bloom.....more