Supedi
| Supedi | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Supedi Location in Gujarat, India | |
| Coordinates: 21°45′43″N 70°22′41″E / 21.762°N 70.378°ECoordinates: 21°45′43″N 70°22′41″E / 21.762°N 70.378°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District | Rajkot |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Gujarati, Hindi, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 360 440 |
| Telephone code | 2824 |
| Vehicle registration | GJ 3 |
Supedi is a village located in the district of Rajkot in the Indian state of Gujarat. Its population is about 7764 persons, living in around 1750 households.[1]
Supedi is located about 9 km from Dhoraji on the banks of the Utavali River. Its high fort wall, small ghats and temples are major attractions.
Temples
Murali Manohar Temple
A beautiful temple older than 350 years, showing various architectural styles like Gujarati ornamental, Rajasthani & Indo-mughal styles. This temple has Shivji temple, Raam temple and the main Krishna temple on the bank of river utavali.
It is named as Murali Manohar meaning lord Krishna holding murali (flute) in a lovely pose with Raadha. This temple has chariot style on top. It depicts incarnations of Vishnu, Shiva-Parvati along with incarnations of goddess Umiya (Durga) on its wall. It has various floral and leaf designs as in Arabic architectures.
Hindu temples are faced in east (rising sun) direction but only three temples in world like Dwakadhish temple, Dakor temple and this Murali Manohar Temple faces to West (setting sun) direction. It is god's will.
This historically important structure now needs restoration from archeological department of India as it comes under their property but steps are not taken to protect it. This is a serious thing to be taken under care. Many parts of temple are now damaged and have started falling.
Somnath Temple
Another temple just on the other side of Utavli opposite to Murali Manohar.
Transport
Air
Rajkot and Porbandar are the nearest airports.
Road
Supedi is on National Highway 8B. It connects Supedi with Rajkot, Porbandar, Jamnagar, Gondal and Jetpur. State transport corporation and private bus operators provide bus services.
Railway
Supedi railway station lies on the Wansjaliya-Jetalsar railway line that connects with Rajkot, the nearest large city. Wansjaliya railway junction is west of Supedi and connects with Porbandar, Jamnagar. Dhoraji railway station and Jetalsar railway junction are east of Supedi and connect with Rajkot. The railway line was metre gauge like all other tracks in Saurashtra and converted to broad gauge in 2011.
Education
- Shree Taluka Shala Supedi - for primary education
- Shree kanya vidyalaya - for girls' primary education
- Smt. R. D. Govani High School
- Shri J. H. Govani Kanya Vidyalaya
Food
- Gathiya of Supedi is very famous.
References
- ↑ "Supedi village". Retrieved 25 May 2013.