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News Entry# 540619
Feb 08 (21:54) Vadnagar: Birthplace of Modi Undergoes Historic Heritage Revamp (www.hindustantimes.com)
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read full article... Gujarat: Museum, gallery at railway station to showcase Vadnagar’s ancient history

Vadnagar, the birthplace of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is undergoing significant heritage revitalization. A ₹200 crore archaeological museum is being constructed to showcase the town's 2,500-year history across seven distinct cultural periods. Additionally, Indian Railways is developing an interpretive gallery at the Vadnagar railway station, featuring artworks focusing on Buddhism, Jainism,...
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and the railway's history. The gallery will incorporate 3D projection mapping, sculptures, and interactive displays. The Vadnagar railway station, where Modi once helped his father run a tea stall, has been revamped and will soon feature a newly inaugurated cafeteria. The town's archaeological museum, spanning over 13,500sqm, is nearing completion and will offer visitors a direct experience of the excavated site. Vadnagar and the nearby Sun Temple at Modhera were added to UNESCO's tentative World Heritage Sites list in December 2022. Archaeological excavations in Vadnagar, particularly in 2008, have uncovered significant historical treasures, including an ancient Buddhist monastery and votive stupas.

Vadnagar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi ka janambhoomi hai, aur ye ek historical renovation se guzar raha hai. Ek ₹200 crore ka archaeological museum bana raha hai, jo ki town ke 2,500 saal purane itihaas ko 7 alag alag cultural periods mein dikhayega. Indian Railways bhi Vadnagar railway station pe...
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ek interpretive gallery bana rahe hain, jismein Buddhism, Jainism, aur railway ke itihaas ki artwork hongee. Gallery mein 3D projection mapping, sculptures, aur interactive displays bhi hongee. Vadnagar railway station, jahaan Modi ne apne papa ke saath chai ki dukaan chalaai thi, use renovate kiya gaya hai, aur jald hi ek cafeteria open hone wala hai. Town ka archaeological museum, jo ki 13,500sqm mein faila hua hai, almost complete ho chuka hai aur visitors ko excavated site ka direct experience dega. Vadnagar aur nearby Sun Temple at Modhera ko December 2022 mein UNESCO ke tentative World Heritage Sites list mein daal diya gaya hai. Vadnagar mein archaeological excavations, khass kar 2008 mein, bahut important historical treasures mila hai, jaise ki ek ancient Buddhist monastery aur votive stupas.
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