About Gadhsisa

Shree Shamji Dharshi Gada Mahajanwadi and Shree Tejpar Jeevraj Dedhia guest house:

In the open space at the village, Mahajanwadi which is unique in Kutch's 52-42villages, is not only Gadhsisa's but also Kutch's pride. Approximately 4000sq.ft. area of hall which is in the middle without any support increases the beauty of Mahajanwadi. Underneath the Mahajanwadi is the office, library and storeroom. On the first floor there is a guest house with various facilities. And right now five rooms are available. To meet the need for more rooms, construction is going on. In the huge compound there is a special room for keeping Chandino Rath and on the backside there is facility for the staff to live. The trustees are chosen by draw system. With the help of this system, Mahajanwadi has been named Shree Shamji Dharshi Gada Mahajanwadi and the guest house is named Shree Tejpar Jeevraj Dedhia.

SHrimati Laxmiben Shyamji Dharshi Gada Jain Bhojanalay:

In Bhojanalay, which is functioning under Shree Gadhsisa Jain Mitra Mandal, pure, delicious food is served. Elders, travelers and villagers who went to Mumbai have been enjoying the benefit of Bhojanalay from the last ten years.

Sharada Mandir(Balmandir) :

Balmandir is an educational institution run by Shree Gadhsisa Jain Mitra Mandal  which provides education to children without differentiating between caste and creed. the land for this Balmandir is given by Shree Tejpar Jeevraj Dedhia to Shree Gadhsisa Jain Mitra Mandal.
Bai Mamibai Bhanji Jadhavji and Shree Hirji Keshavji Punjani High School is considered as an ideal school in Gujarat. 700 students study in this 25year old institution. The school has made a revolution in the field of education by recently starting computer education and library.

Darbari School :

a primary school was started in a house made of strong black stone atop a hill on 27/7/1876, which is known as "Darbari School" Many people's life has been shaped in this school. As the school is at great height it can be viewed from a distance.

Matushri Devikaben Hirji Dedhia Government School:

This school is a newly opened educational institution which is to the north of Bhutti Peer. The school has been instrumental in shaping the lives of its students. 

Primary Girls School:

This school is near the well and scaffold chabutra. Before the school was in the place where now there is Dena Bank. It was established in 12/11/1856 and it has made a great contribution for girls education. In this school 1 to 7 standard classes are taken.

Shree Gadhsisa Ghodalakh Juth Gram Panchayat Kacheri :

The Panachayat is located near the main entrance of the Highschool alongside bus stand. It handles the administration of Gandhsisa. As the foundation of democracy, it provides people services like electricity, water and health related services.   

S.T. Bus Stand:

To the south of Gadhsisa is a small but connected to every Taluka  with the frequency of 60 to 70 buses. It starts from 6.00 a.m. in the morning till 8.00 p.m. in the night.

Post and Telegram Office:

The Post and Telegram Office is opposite to the chabutra . it is a lifeline of Gadhsisa. It has the responsibility of sending posts in eleven villages.

Telephone Exchange:

This is a very useful service which connects the village to other cities and countries. Other neighboring villages are also using this service.

Dena Bank:

The first branch was established in 1870.its service is taken by 22 villages. There are 6500 accounts in this bank.

Water tank:

The three water plans providing water to Gadhsisa are like a lifeline. Through huge wells water is provided to every household through taps.

Gadhsisa Garv Gatha

Gaurav Gatha

In Sanskrit it is said that ‘Janani’ means mother and ‘Janmabhooi’ means motherland both are additional prideful than heaven, which means that in human life mother and motherland both are very important and inculcative. From the point of view of western culture though the value of ‘Dharti’ is just like a piece of land, but in India its value is infinitive and inexplicable. Whoever has eaten ripe grains of his land, every Indian are ready to give up their life for their land. The willingness to give up everything for the prosperity of their motherland is connected with their soul. As if this unique relation with motherland on which man-made monuments, planks and forts stand bring alive the past. The religious stories, in the form of words, in the influential voice of Charanas and Gadhvis, similarly reflecting in different forms of ‘Loksahitya’ in the pages of history are nurturing the youth of bravery and love.Kutch which is surrounded by desert and precious stones is the land of saints and brave people. Gadhsisa is a unique village which is situated in Kutch. Gadhsisa is located at a distance of 52km from the west of Bhuj and at a distance of 33km from the north of Mandvi. Similarly it is at a height of 800ft. from sea level. Gangotri which is located to the north of Gadhsisa flows towards the south. The population of Gadhsisa consists of approximately 6000 jains. The village which came into existence approximately 450 years ago was under the rule of a Queen named Puranba. According to loksahitya,at that time its name was  ‘Charanwadi Tekdi’. Once a day a lady named ‘Devlama’ was going to Varjadi from Banas Kantha with a herd of cattle. On her way, her favorite calf named Gangs was killed by a lion. She was heartbroken and when she could not bear it she went to a cow-herd whom she considered a brother and told him her story. Not only this but she also announced that she would give up food and water. To reduce her sorrow he said that, “although he didn’t have the power to bring her alive again but if u say then I will try to reduce your sorrow by beheading that lion”. Devlama was impressed by his genuine and emotional statement and permitted him. He went to the lion’s cave alone during a dark and stormy night and fought with the lion. And he killed the lion in just one stroke. In his war with lion he was also injured. Veergodarji is known as “Godarpeer” till now after his death. Now where there is a Kotha in the northern side of fort, hairy head of lion was established by Puranba and her help Morji Ghegha and his brothers in the foundation of the fort. And thus the emplacement of village took place and it was named “Lion-Shirsha Gadh”. After that many years passed away and after the passage of time this name changed to “Sisagadh”. And from Sisagadh it changed to Gadhsisa as it is famously known today. Fort, the fame of Gadhsisa and walls of the fort, the proud of gadhsisa are still looking beautiful as in the past. It had taken whole eight years to build up.  There were two huge entrance in the wall of the fort to enter in village, which are protected the village from the enemies. One of them big entrance exists in a broken situation in the northern side. And the other one in the southern, which besides an upper storey of Naghshi Sheth, was destroyed before forty years. Thus our Gadhsisa is whole protected village because of two big, huge entrance and the walls of the fort. The doors would be closed during night so that people would sleep without any fear and their lives would be secure. The temple of Ashapura Kuldevi is existing even today as symbol of faith and grand story. Gegha Rajvis were the followers of Sivji. The Shivling which was renovated is considered as a monument by the Rajvis. A deep step-well was also built. The water was so deep that an elephant was required to draw water from the well. It was believed that a snake with golden moustache lived in the well. There was a secret door between the well and it is believed that the road from the door reached till Bhuj. During an emergency this door was used and very important people were protected. All facilities according to necessity and for entertainment , casinos, stay of queen, stable of horses, elephants, facility for the soldiers to stay, etc  were included in the fort as per immediate needs. It is said that Maharavshri Raidhanji of Saurashtra believed in Islam religion. He started to make people convert to Islam by giving attractive benefits to them. By undertaking such a ridiculous activity he had become infamous among large number of people. But he could not sustain his activity long due to pressure from people. At that time British ruled India. And at that time Maharaja of Kadi, Hanumantrao fought with pride without surrendering against the British as a warrior. But he lost against the big power and left with the Queen to find a shelter to some other place in disguise. The fright of British rule was experienced everywhere. And because of this no one dared to give him shelter. 1000 years long history says that India has given shelter to people of different countries without discriminating between the caste and creed. Because of this only India has become the place of different religions. Gadhsisa has made the tradition of Indian values successful many times. Although Gadhsisa was small in size, its deed of doing good for people had attracted the praises from all over.The wealth, prosperity and popularity of Gadhsisa has been an envy for many. After seeing the grandeur of Gadhsisa, landlord Fatehhamamad wanted to satisfy his ego by establishing his power in Gadhsisa. British captain Ekmado incidentally happened to come to Gadhsisa in guise of a saint. People heartily welcomed him. Ekmado was very much impressed with the people. In the meantime around 1990 Mumbai Governor John Malcom came to Bhuj. He started a campaign to improve the standard of living of people of Kutch and instructed his colleague Kernel Walker accordingly. Kernel Walker came to know about the experience Ekmado had while he was in the guise of a saint. The whole management and development of further twenty one villages are included, under the observation and guidance of Kernel Walker and captain Ekmado. The peculiar rights were given to the citizens of Gadhsisa. Thus `Gadhsigh Shirsha Mahal’ was formed.

Gadhsisa Panjrapole

Shri Kutch Gadhsisa Visa Oswal Jain Mahajan & Shri Kutch Gadhsisa Jain Mitra Mandal - Mumbai is committed to undertake the activities in the field of social, education, medical,cultural and upliftment of down trodden class of society and such other activities as decided by the Managing Committee and General Body from time to time. Its functions are as per Memorandum of Association registered with the Charity Commissioner, Mumbai.

The activities of Shri Kutch Gadhsisa Jain Mitra Mandal - Mumbai are completely done through donations received from public and donations received are exempted under Section 80G of Income Tax Act.

One of the major project of Shri Kutch Gadhsisa Visa Oswal Jain Mahajan & Shri Kutch Gadhsisa Jain Mitra Mandal - Mumbai is Animal welfare. In Gadhsisawe have started building Panjrapole for Animals & Birds. The major project depends upon the donations of public. And many of them have donated an handsome amount for the same.

Gadhsisa is located at a distance of 52km from the west of Bhuj and at a distance of 33km from the north of Mandvi.

24x7x365 Days Ambulance & Doctor Service at very nominal cost for Cow, Buffalo, Ox
 and Goat nearer to Gadhsisa, below is the Helpline no:-

Vallabhbhai:- +919428682539, Doctor:- +919429810529

Panjrapole Site Address:- 

Survey No:- 384, Gadhsisa-Mandavi Highway, Opp to G.M.D.C, Gadhsisa 

Taluka - Mandavi, District - Kachch Pin Code:- 370445

Registered Address:-

Rohan Navinchandra Dedhia, 204, Ganesh Tower, 2nd Floor, Dada Patil Road, Opp Railway Station, Thane - West Mumbai - 400602

Telephone no:- 022-22904211 / 022-25401563 / 022-25436828

Office Address:-

B-1, Sai Ashish, Ground Floor, Gala No:- 4, Vaishali Nagar, Bal Rajeshwar Road, Opp to N.E.S. International School, near Pipeline, Mulund - west Mumbai - 400080

Telephone no:- 022-21642787

For Donation visit our website or contact below no:- 

www.gadhsisapanjrapole.org

Gadhsisa Panjrapole Telephone no:- 022-22904211 / 022-21642787

Note:- Donations received are exempted under Section 80G of Income Tax Act. We also registered under Foreign Contribution Act, We also accepts foreign donations.

History of Gadhsisa

In Sanskrit it is said that “Janani” means mother and “Janmabhooi” means motherland both are additional prideful than heaven, which means that in human life mother and motherland both are very important and inculcative. From the point of view of western culture though the value of “Dharti” is just like a piece of land, but in India its value is infinitive and inexplicable. Whoever has eaten ripe grains of his land, every Indian are ready to give up their life for their land. The willingness to give up everything for the prosperity of their motherland is connected with their soul.

As if this unique relation with motherland on which man-made monuments, planks and forts stand bring alive the past. The religious stories, in the form of words, in the influential voice of Charanas and Gadhvis, similarly reflecting in different forms of “Loksahitya” in the pages of history are nurturing the youth of bravery and love.Kutch which is surrounded by desert and precious stones is the land of saints and brave people. Gadhsisa is a unique village which is situated in Kutch.

Gadhsisa is located at a distance of 52km from the west of Bhuj and at a distance of 33km from the north of Mandvi. Similarly it is at a height of 800ft. from sea level. Gangotri which is located to the north of Gadhsisa flows towards the south. The population of Gadhsisa consists of approximately 6000 jains.

The village which came into existence approximately 450 years ago was under the rule of a Queen named Puranba. According to loksahitya,at that time its name was “Charanwadi Tekdi”.

Once a day a lady named “Devlama” was going to Varjadi from Banas Kantha with a herd of cattle. On her way, her favorite calf named Gangs was killed by a lion. She was heartbroken and when she could not bear it she went to a cow-herd whom she considered a brother and told him her story. Not only this but she also announced that she would give up food and water. To reduce her sorrow he said that, although he didn’t have the power to bring her alive again but if u say then I will try to reduce your sorrow by beheading that lion.

Devlama was impressed by his genuine and emotional statement and permitted him. He went to the lion’s cave alone during a dark and stormy night and fought with the lion. And he killed the lion in just one stroke. In his war with lion he was also injured. Veergodarji is known as “Godarpeer”  till now after his death.

Now where there is a Kotha in the northern side of fort, hairy head of lion was established by Puranba and her help Morji Ghegha and his brothers in the foundation of the fort. And thus the emplacement of village took place and it was named “Lion-Shirsha Gadh”. After that many years passed away and after the passage of time this name changed to “Sisagadh”. And from Sisagadh it changed to Gadhsisa as it is famously known today.

Fort, the fame of Gadhsisa and walls of the fort, the proud of gadhsisa are still looking beautiful as in the past. It had taken whole eight years to build up. There were two huge entrance in the wall of the fort to enter in village, which are protected the village from the enemies. One of them big entrance exists in a broken situation in the northern side. And the other one in the southern, which besides an upper storey of Naghshi Sheth, was destroyed before forty years.

Thus our Gadhsisa is whole protected village because of two big, huge entrance and the walls of the fort. The doors would be closed during night so that people would sleep without any fear and their lives would be secure.

The temple of Ashapura Kuldevi is existing even today as symbol of faith and grand story. Gegha Rajvis were the followers of Sivji. The Shivling which was renovated is considered as a monument by the Rajvis. A deep step-well was also built. The water was so deep that an elephant was required to draw water from the well. It was believed that a snake with golden moustache lived in the well. There was a secret door between the well and it is believed that the road from the door reached till Bhuj. During an emergency this door was used and very important people were protected.

All facilities according to necessity and for entertainment , casinos, stay of queen, stable of horses, elephants, facility for the soldiers to stay, etc were included in the fort as per immediate needs.

It is said that Maharavshri Raidhanji of Saurashtra believed in Islam religion. He started to make people convert to Islam by giving attractive benefits to them. By undertaking such a ridiculous activity he had become infamous among large number of people. But he could not sustain his activity long due to pressure from people.

At that time British ruled India. And at that time Maharaja of Kadi, Hanumantrao fought with pride without surrendering against the British as a warrior. But he lost against the big power and left with the Queen to find a shelter to some other place in disguise. The fright of British rule was experienced everywhere. And because of this no one dared to give him shelter.

1000 years long history says that India has given shelter to people of different countries without discriminating between the caste and creed. Because of this only India has become the place of different religions. Gadhsisa has made the tradition of Indian values successful many times.

Although Gadhsisa was small in size, its deed of doing good for people had attracted the praises from all over.The wealth, prosperity and popularity of Gadhsisa has been an envy for many. After seeing the grandeur of Gadhsisa, landlord Fatehhamamad wanted to satisfy his ego by establishing his power in Gadhsisa.

British captain Ekmado incidentally happened to come to Gadhsisa in guise of a saint. People heartily welcomed him. Ekmado was very much impressed with the people. In the meantime around 1990 Mumbai Governor John Malcom came to Bhuj. He started a campaign to improve the standard of living of people of Kutch and instructed his colleague Kernel Walker accordingly. Kernel Walker came to know about the experience Ekmado had while he was in the guise of a saint. The whole management and development of further twenty one villages are included, under the observation and guidance of Kernel Walker and captain Ekmado. The peculiar rights were given to the citizens of Gadhsisa. Thus `Gadhsigh Shirsha Mahal’ was formed.

How the name formed Gadhsisa ?

Gadhsisa is located at a distance of 52km from the west of Bhuj and at a distance of 33km from the north of Mandvi. Similarly it is at a height of 800ft. from sea level. Gangotri which is located to the north of Gadhsisa flows towards the south. The population of Gadhsisa consists of approximately 6000 jains.

The village which came into existence approximately 450 years ago was under the rule of a Queen named Puranba. According to loksahitya,at that time its name was “Charanwadi Tekdi”.

Once a day a lady named “Devlama” was going to Varjadi from Banas Kantha with a herd of cattle. On her way, her favorite calf named Gangs was killed by a lion. She was heartbroken and when she could not bear it she went to a cow-herd whom she considered a brother and told him her story. Not only this but she also announced that she would give up food and water. To reduce her sorrow he said that, although he didn’t have the power to bring her alive again but if u say then I will try to reduce your sorrow by beheading that lion. Devlama was impressed by his genuine and emotional statement and permitted him. He went to the lion’s cave alone during a dark and stormy night and fought with the lion. And he killed the lion in just one stroke. In his war with lion he was also injured. Veergodarji is known as “Godarpeer”  till now after his death.

Now where there is a Kotha in the northern side of fort, hairy head of lion was established by Puranba and her help Morji Ghegha and his brothers in the foundation of the fort. And thus the emplacement of village took place and it was named “Lion-Shirsha Gadh”. After that many years passed away and after the passage of time this name changed to “Sisagadh”. And from Sisagadh it changed to Gadhsisa as it is famously known today.