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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name | | name = Pipavav | ||
| native_name | | native_name = પીપાવાવ | ||
| native_name_lang | | native_name_lang = gu | ||
| other_name | | other_name = | ||
| nickname | | nickname = | ||
| settlement_type | | settlement_type = Village | ||
| image_skyline | | image_skyline = | ||
| image_alt | | image_alt = | ||
| image_caption | | image_caption = Pipavav | ||
| pushpin_map | | pushpin_map = India Gujarat#India3 | ||
| pushpin_label_position | | pushpin_label_position = right | ||
| pushpin_map_alt | | pushpin_map_alt = | ||
| pushpin_map_caption | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Gujarat, India | ||
| coordinates | | coordinates = {{coord|21|00|43|N|71|32|3|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| subdivision_type | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| subdivision_name | | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | ||
| subdivision_type1 | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
| subdivision_name1 | | subdivision_name1 = [[Gujarat]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 | | subdivision_name2 = Amreli | ||
| established_title | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| established_date | | established_date = | ||
| founder | | founder = | ||
| named_for | | named_for = | ||
| government_type | | government_type = | ||
| governing_body | | governing_body = | ||
| unit_pref | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| area_footnotes | | area_footnotes = | ||
| area_rank | | area_rank = | ||
| area_total_km2 | | area_total_km2 = | ||
| elevation_footnotes | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| elevation_m | | elevation_m = | ||
| population_total | | population_total = | ||
| population_as_of | | population_as_of = | ||
| population_rank | | population_rank = | ||
| population_density_km2 | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
| population_demonym | | population_demonym = | ||
| population_footnotes | | population_footnotes = | ||
| demographics_type1 | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| demographics1_title1 | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics1_info1 | | demographics1_info1 = [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]] | ||
| timezone1 | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| utc_offset1 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| postal_code_type | | postal_code_type = <!-- [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] --> | ||
| postal_code | | postal_code = | ||
| registration_plate | | registration_plate = GJ | ||
| blank1_name_sec1 | | blank1_name_sec1 = Nearest city | ||
| blank1_info_sec1 | | blank1_info_sec1 = Rajula city | ||
| website | | website = {{URL|gujaratindia.gov.in}} | ||
| footnotes | | footnotes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Pipavav''' is located | '''Pipavav''' is a village located near the West coast of [[Gujarat]], India. By road it is 2 hours (85 km) from [[Amreli]], 30 minutes (16 km) from [[Rajula]], 2.5 hours (130 km) from [[Bhavnagar]] on the East and 1.5 hrs (78 km) from [[Diu, India|Diu]] on the West. The nearest town is Rajula. | ||
The village gave its name to the nearby [[Port Pipavav]]. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The name 'Pipavav' has two parts; the name 'Pipa' originates from the name of [[Bhagat Pipa|Saint Pipaji]], who was a king from Rajasthan who left his kingdom in search of the eternity along with his queen Sitadevi. 'Vav' in Gujarati refers to a well. Pipavav village still has a well that was dug by Saint Pipaji{{Citation needed|date=September 2025}}. There is temple of Radha and Krishna in the village and there is a saying{{Vague|reason=Was this meant to convey: "It has been reported"?|date=September 2025}} that its idols were obtained{{Clarify|reason=Maybe "found" instead of "obtained"?|date=September 2025}} during the digging of the well.{{Citation needed|date=September 2025}} | |||
Villagers mentions the importance of the place during the time of the [[Mahabharata]], wherein [[Krishna]] (with [[Rukmini]]) stopped in the village on their way to Dwarka.{{Citation needed|date=September 2025}} | |||
Preacher [[Morari Bapu]]{{When|date=September 2025}} held a Ram Katha at Pipavav to collect funds for the development of the Pipavav temple.{{Citation needed|date=September 2025}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
* Adapted from the [[Wikinfo]] article, "Pipavav" http://www.internet-encyclopedia.org/wiki.php?title=Pipavav | * Adapted from the [[Wikinfo]] article, "Pipavav" http://www.internet-encyclopedia.org/wiki.php?title=Pipavav | ||
[[Category:Cities and towns in Amreli district]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Amreli district]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:23, 27 September 2025
 | This article needs additional citations for verification. (July 2014) |
Pipavav
પીપાવાવ | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Pipavav Location in Gujarat, India  Pipavav Pipavav (India) | |
| Coordinates: 21°00′43″N 71°32′3″E / 21.01194°N 71.53417°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District | Amreli |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Gujarati |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | GJ |
| Nearest city | Rajula city |
| Website | gujaratindia |
Pipavav is a village located near the West coast of Gujarat, India. By road it is 2 hours (85 km) from Amreli, 30 minutes (16 km) from Rajula, 2.5 hours (130 km) from Bhavnagar on the East and 1.5 hrs (78 km) from Diu on the West. The nearest town is Rajula.
The village gave its name to the nearby Port Pipavav.
History[edit | edit source]
The name 'Pipavav' has two parts; the name 'Pipa' originates from the name of Saint Pipaji, who was a king from Rajasthan who left his kingdom in search of the eternity along with his queen Sitadevi. 'Vav' in Gujarati refers to a well. Pipavav village still has a well that was dug by Saint Pipaji[citation needed]. There is temple of Radha and Krishna in the village and there is a saying[vague] that its idols were obtained[clarification needed] during the digging of the well.[citation needed]
Villagers mentions the importance of the place during the time of the Mahabharata, wherein Krishna (with Rukmini) stopped in the village on their way to Dwarka.[citation needed]
Preacher Morari Bapu[when?] held a Ram Katha at Pipavav to collect funds for the development of the Pipavav temple.[citation needed]
References[edit | edit source]
- Adapted from the Wikinfo article, "Pipavav" http://www.internet-encyclopedia.org/wiki.php?title=Pipavav