514th Anniversary Year of Vadodara
November 18-24, 2025
1. Mandir to Masjid Mandvi Walk with Chandrashekhar Patil Date: Saturday, 18 November 2024, Time:8:00 10.00am. Entry free, Meeting Point is Mandvi Pavilion. Route: Mandvi Pavilion, Vitthal Mandir, Sarkarwada, Central Library, old Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Champaner Darwaja and Burj, Jagmahalni Pol, Narsinhji Mandir, Dala Patel ni Pol, Jain Library, Leharipura Darwaja, Ambamata Mandir, Haribhaktini Haveli, Sayaji School, Tankshala, Gendigate, Jama Masjid. Contact Mr. Chandrashekhar Patil No. 9824372414.
Tree Walk
2.“Heritage Trees of Sayajibaug” with Dr. Jitendra Gavali (Botanist) Saturay 22nd November 2025. Walk starts at 7.00 am sharp. Registration Entry Fee Rs. 50/- per head for 50 numbers only. The meeting point is at Bandstand. For more information whatsapp No. 97258 91033
Heritage Food Walk
3. Sursagar Heritage Food Walk to explore the wonderful vegetarian flavors from around Sursagar Lake, led by Mr. Chandrashekhar Patil. Date: Sunday, November 23, 2025 beginning at 6:00 pm sharp at Music College Gate. Free but Compulsory Registration for 1 to 15 members group size. Contact Mr. Patil No. 9824372414.
Exhibition
4. An exhibition of Children’s Wheeled Toys : At the Factory of Shri Trushar Rana at 7, Haribhakti Estate, Near Yamuna Mill, Beside HP Petrol Pump, Dabhoi Road. Dates: November 18-24, 2025; Timings:10:00 am to 5:00 pm, every day. Entry free. Contact Mr. Trushar Rana No. 9825125196.
5. An exhibition of Video Games: Right from the first Video Game, to some of the most recent ones, we have the young Master Smit Rana demonstrating his collection of Video Games at 7, Haribhakti Estate, Near Yamuna Mill, Beside HP Petrol Pump, Dabhoi Road. Dates: November 18-24, 2025. Timings: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, every day. Entry free. Contact Mr. Tushar Rana No. 9825125196
6. An exhibition of All About Teeth, at Dr. Chandarana Dental Museum: Perhaps one of its kind in the entire world, this museum in Baroda opened a few years back to much applause and interest. School groups welcome. Venue: 22, Haribhakti Extension, Off Old Padra Road, Race Course, Vadodara (entry from lane opp. Malhar Point). Dates: November 18-24. Timings: 9:00 to 11:00 am & 4: 00 to 6:00 pm. Entry: Free. For details/inquiries, contact 9408818885.
7. A photography exhibition Birds with flowers, a beautiful bird activity captured digitally by Smt. Shubhangi Prajakta Manohar. Venue: Tower/7, Flat 203, Monalisa Residency, Manjalpur on 24 November from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Entry free. Contact: Smt. Shubhangi Manohar No. 9898284190
VPHF 2025 at Community Science Centre Vadodara (CSC Vadodara)–
Art Exhibitions during 18-24 November 2025 Time: 10.00AM till 6.00PM
8. An Painting Exhibition by Artist Friends named Mr. Chandrashekhar Patil, Mrs. Ashwini Ketkar, Mr. Sarang Fadnis, Mr. Sandip Joshi, Mr Prasanna Narayan and Mr. Jitendra Gavali,
9. An exhibition on Handicrafts by Mrs. Hetal Dalal, Mrs Ashwini Ketkar, Mr. Jignesh Soni, Mrs, Hetal Vaishampayan, Mrs, Sandhya Valimbe, Mrs. Kamy Sane, Mrs. Anushka Konnur, Mrs Seema Karmarkar
10. An photography exhibition Chalta Hai on social awareness by Mr. Jayanti Chavada Contact: No 99989 76988.
11. Rangoli Exhibition by artists of the Ekdant Rangoli Kalakar Group with live demo. On 18th November. Contact Mr. Deepak Nachankar No. 9033001034.
Lectures at CSC Vadodara
12. Do you know Miyawaki? An effort to bring the reality of much hyped plantation method called Miyawaki by botanist Mr. Jitendra Gavali on 22nd November 2025 Time: 5 to 6 pm. Contact Dr. Gavali No. 9725891033
13. Life of Maharaja Sayajirao -a lecture by Chandrashekhar Patil. Date 4 November 2025 Time: 5 to 6 pm. Contact Mr. Chandrashekhar Patil No. 98243 2414.
14. Intro and Demo Free The Tree- an activity of freeing grown up trees from tree guards by Nature Walk Vadodara Group members. Date 22.11.2025 Time: 10.00am -11.30am.
15. An exhibition of Glass Sculptures at P N Gadgil Art Gallary, Jetalpur Road, near Chakli Circle, Racecourse by Mr Narendra Singh Date: 18-24 November 2025 Time: 11.00am- 7.00pm Contact Mr. Narendra Singh No. 9823176428
16. An exhibition Kast shilp by Rajesh Patel (Sculptor) Venue: 11 Kamdar Society, Near Nanad House, EME Road Fatehgunj Date: 18-24 November 2025, Time: 5.00-8.00 pm. Contact Mr Rajesh Patel No. 9825754321
17. Exhibition on Heirloom Collection- 300 plus vintage to modern Keychains collected by Late Smt Prem Sahni from 30+ countries now care taken by Mr. Shivraj Gaekwad. Date: 19-24 November 2025, Time: 11.am- 5.00pm Venue: JD Inst of Fashion Technology, 202, 14/A Vedant Bungalow, Opp Kadam’s Eye Hospital, Near Urmi Char Rasta, BPC Road, Akota. Contact: Mr Shivraj Gaekwad No. 9510111876
18. An exhibition of a) Paintings on Krishna and b) Watches at house museum of Mr. Raj Panchal at 51, Viththal Nagar Society, Opp Mental Hospital, Karelibaug Date: 18-24 November Time: 1.00pm-5.00pm Contact Mr Raj Panchal No. 9586888816
19, Heritage Walk at Alavi Bohra Community Cemetery, behind Zenith High School, Pratapnagar Date: 23rd November 2025, Time: 3:30-5.30pm. Background- The 45th Da’i e Mutlaq of Alavi Bohra Community awarded the task of reviving the 12th century Hijri well located in the Alavi Bohra Cemetery. The well was dug by 34th missionary of Alavi Bohra Community Mausoleum. The family who took up the task spent huge amount of money to revive the dilapidated sacred well which is now water source to each and every corner of the Cemetery. Mr. Julkernen Bhaisaheb Contact No 9925844599.
20. Painting Exhibition by Teacher and Students of Baroda High School, ALkapuri Date: 22-23 November 2025; Time: 10,00am – 6.00pm. Contact Mr. Vijay Kachhia No, 9904053304
VPHF 2025 at Welcomhotel Vadodara Alkapuri, Mr. Chandrashekhar Patil No. 9824372414
21. An exhibition of photographs of old Baroda City Date: 18-24 November 2025, Time: 11.00AM till 7.00PM by Mr. Chandrashekhar Patil.
22. A Lecture on Old Baroda Date: 23 November 2025 at 5.00-6.00pm by Mr. Chandrashekhar Patil.
23. An exhibition on Graphic Prints of Raja Ravi Varma at basement of the Welcomhotel Vadodara Alkapuri, Date: 18-24 November 2025, Time: 11.00AM till 7.00PM by Mr Chandrashekhar Patil.
24. Baroda Food Festival at Welcomhotel Vadodara Alkapuri, Date 18-24 November 2025 Time: 4.00pm -11.00pm
Activities by Centre for Heritage Research, Navrachana University for Vadodara People’s Heritage Festival | November 19-25, 2025
25 Heritage Walks
Vadodara in the presence of absence
On 21st November 2025 | 8 AM to 10 AM by Vishvesh Pathak – Open to public
Let’s walk through the historical places in the walled city of Vadodara and immerse ourselves in the stories that they hold within. The heritage walk focuses on forms of place identity of demolished spaces and the loss of its collective imagination. The walks will explore diverse facets of the town, presenting a few selected places we are familiar with and providing an opportunity to engage in fascinating conversations on history, heritage, architecture, culture, and more. Join us for these captivating experiences and travel through the past, the present, and everything in between!
The walk reflects the various memories associated with the walled city of Vadodara. The walk also intends to invoke discussion and critical thinking about present conditions, co-learning, and interacting with the previous experience and knowledge of the visitors.
The walk starts at 8:00 am sharp and continues till 10:00 am.
Meeting Point: Mandvi Pavilion. The Walk will cover: Sureshwar Desai no Khancho, Ghantiyada, Ghadiali Pol, and areas around Mandvi Pavilion
26 Heritage Walks
A Dawn by the Waters
On 20th November 2025 | 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM by Palak Vediya, Nandini Pancholi, and Yugveersinh Chavda – Open to Public
Experience Vadodara awakening its waters. A Dawn by the Waters is a heritage walk and cycling trail that meanders through the city’s historic lakes tracing stories of its landscapes, communities, and memories reflected in still waters.This journey unfolds at sunrise, where each talav from Mahadev Talav to Raja Rani, Sarasiyā, Siddhnath, and finally Sursagar becomes a living archive of Vadodara’s layered heritage. The walk invites participants to pause, listen, and sense the city breathe through its waterbodies, birdsongs, and morning light.
The experience focuses on understanding the role of these lakes in shaping the city’s ecological and cultural identity. It offers moments of reflection, storytelling, and shared discovery, blending the natural charm of early mornings with the rhythm of cycling.
Join us for this mindful ride through the heart of the city to see, hear, and feel Vadodara’s timeless relationship with its waters.
Meeting Point: Shastri Baug
Route: Shastri Baug → Mahadev Talav → Raja Rani Talav → Sarasiyā Talav → Jubilee Baug → Siddhnath Talav → Sursagar
Duration: 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
