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Baroda temples - 1

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Friends I am in Vadodara for my company project. I am in Vadodara for the past one month. My project is nearing the final stage. I planned to visit near by places First I visited the SAYAJI BAGH on 22nd January 2010. It is very near to my hotel ADITI. So I just walked to the park. From Vadodara railway station there are plenty share autos plying to the park. It is just 1km from the station. Sayaji Bagh of Vadodara was built in 1879 by Sayajirao. Spread over 110 acres. Park is filled with lot of flowers, heap of grass and trees The one of the main attraction is the big clock. It is next to MS University. So, lot of students with their girl friends occupying the garden. In the park we can find Baroda Museum and Art allery, founded by the Gaekwads in 1890s, The museums holds various exhibits belonging to many different subjects, viz. natural history, archeology and geology. One can also come across ancient manuscripts written by the Jain and Buddhist preachers on palm leaves and Mughal...