Parnera fort
'Atul' Parnera - It is considered to be at the foot of the hill. This Parnera is a small hill but it is significant. Because, it has a temple of Shivaji's mother Bhavani. It is said that Shivaji stayed overnight on this fort before coming to plunder Surat. The place is beautiful. From it, a beautiful view of the lower Wanki river and the surrounding region of Valsad is visible. Valsad, located on the banks of the Auranga river, has become a developed city due to the benefits of these industries etc.
Surat and Valsad districts are the southern part of Gujarat. If we start from Kunteshwar on the banks of the Kunta River as Narmad has said, or from Damanganga or Keem River as Navalram has said, then this South Gujarat is watered by many small and big rivers like Damanganga-Kolak-Auranga-Ambika-Purna-Mindhola-Tapi. Due to the water of these rivers and the fertile soil of the silt deposited by them, this strip between the forest and hills in the east and the ocean in the west is a region of green gardens and lush agriculture. Mangoes, bananas, jackfruit, chiku, papaya, coconut trees grow here. Mangoes are the abode of. Valsadi aphus is exported abroad and besides that, countless varieties of mangoes like Payri, Rajapuri, Sardar, Malgobo have grown here. In addition to paddy and sorghum, cotton and pulses are also grown in agriculture.
Due to sugarcane cultivation, jaggery and sugar industries have developed here, while on the coast there are shipping, fishing and salt industries. The eastern end of South Gujarat is hilly. Apart from fruits, vegetables and berries, grapes are also grown there. Umargam
It has also become the center of the film industry. Daman was originally a Portuguese colony. Therefore, the atmosphere there still seems special. Administratively, it is not a part of Gujarat today, but in the eyes of the people, it is Gujarati. Due to the many small and big industries around Vapi, the entire Vapi-Daman stretch now seems to be filled with factories instead of green gardens. Since these factories are mostly chemical, there is a big threat of pollution in this area, which the government is trying to control.
The ever-favorable and pleasant climate, generous nature and well-developed industries make the stretch between the rich coast and the forest a happy, joyful and easy-going place, making life and the nature of the population there happy, joyful and easy-going. In addition to the coastal places of Umargam-Bordi-Daman and Tithal near Valsad and Ubharat near Maroli and Dumas-Hajira, the hill station of Saputara in Dang in the east has also developed. The government has also built monasteries in Tithal-Ubharat and in Saputara.
The birthplace of national movements, Sarvodaya Ashram activities, industries and great personalities, this land of South Gujarat also has many places for tourists and travelers. Dumas near Surat, Ubharat near Navsari and Tithal near Valsad are beautiful places to breathe fresh air. Apart from this, Nargol in the south of Valsad district is also a wonderful beauty spot. Nargol has a hostel and a school inspired by Arvind Ashram. The beach of Umargam is also delightful.
When Dang is remembered, forests come to mind. The teak known as 'Valsadi Teak' from the forests of Dang and Dharampur is famous and valuable as a building wood, and is also excellent for furniture. That is why furniture factories have also developed in Valsad-Bilimora. Similarly, chemical industry in Bilimora, sugar-jaggery industry in Bardoli-Gandevi, various industries on a cooperative basis in Valod, especially the famous Lijjat
Many industries have developed in this area of Gujarat. Khavasari, located on the banks of the river Purna, is a major center, in the eastern Gaekwadi region. Therefore, its development has already started, there are many other factories besides oil mills, pottery factories, hora industry. In addition to the arts and kosher colleges here, it has become a small but nice town with the facilities of agriculture college etc. and hospitals etc. and if we go from Navsari towards the west, we reach Dandi. Then many towards the east.
South Gujarat is not only known for industries and agriculture, but its land is also rich in cultural heritage, folk arts and spirituality. The Parnera Fort, the Tithal Sea, the historical beauty of Daman and the green forests of Dang – all these together make this region unique. The hard work, simplicity and love of nature of the people here make this land alive. This region from Valsad to Saputara is not only a tourist destination, but a living testimony to the cultural identity of Gujarat.
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