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| Country | India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District(s) | Mehsana |
| Nearest city | Ahmedabad |
| Parliamentary constituency | Mehsana |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area |
• 92 metres (302 ft) |
Saldi (Gujarati: સાલડી) is a village in the Mehsana District, Gujarat , India, Pin Code 382730,[1] situated on State Highway 217 between Gandhinagar and Mehsana. Saldi represents a typical countryside village of India. It borders the following villages: langhnaj, Veda, Parsa, Charadu, Vadasma, Shankarpura, Khata Amba, Khoraj and Himatpura. Saldi is famous for its temple of Pimpleshwar Mahadev, about 1 kilometre from the Saldi town square.
The nearest railway stations are Kalol which is located 25 km and Mehsana 26 km from Saldi.[2] Sardar Patel International Airport - Ahmedabad is about 50Km from Saldi.
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Location of Saldi,Pin 382730 Dist Mehsana Gujarat India[3] on MAP is Coordinates: 23°25'50"N 72°31'43"E[4]
Saldi is home of many Hindu, Jain and Islam followers. The total population of is approximately 4000 where Hindus constitute the main population. Patel and Thakore castes constitute major of the total population. Brahmin, Jain, Shah, Desai , Panchal, Nayi, Suthar, Raval, Momin, Pathan, Solanki and Prjapati follow them. Ravals work on local transport, lemon tree and on sundries. Peoples from all cast and religion are united for village and live together, work together, celebrate together and help each other in everyday life.
Salvabhai Patel was the son of Teja Patel and he migrated from Champaner, before The young Sultan of Gujarat, Mahmud Begada, deciding to attack Champaner with his army in December 1482. He raised his family in this area which ultimately came to be known as Saldi.
Approximately 200 years or seven generations following the founding of Saldi village, one of the cows of a herder named Petha Patel was found to be regularly offering her milk over one loacation under a Pimpal tree where the JALADHARI was ultimately found.
In the Hindu tradition, worshipers of Shiva pay homage to the Shivling by pouring milk over a Shivling. Thus, the cow's offering of her milk at this site without any assistance, led to the people of Saldi to attribute this phenomenon to the presence of swayambhu Lord Shiva. Since then, the current site of Pimpleshwar Mahadev is considered to be very sacred by the pilgrams and villagers alike, and it has become famous throughout the state of Gujarat over the years.
The first temple or shrine was put in place by Petha Patel of Saldi at this site dating back Hindu Year Sanvat 1143 ( approximately 924 years ago).
In the following centuries, Pimpleshwar Mahadev gained more popularity as a place of pilgrimage and worship for Hindus across the state of Gujarat. The current building was constructed and renovated by Sayajirao Gaekwad, the ruler of the state Baroda in 1895( approximately 116 years ago ) during the British colonial era in India.
Shree V K Patel Sarvajanik High School (also known as Saldi High School) is a secondary school offer grade 8-10. Smt C V Patel Primary School is for younger Kids. Students from all surrounding villages come to study at Saldi High School. Saldi offer also has kindergarten and Pre school program at Bal Mandir and AnganVadi.
People of Saldi take proud of academic excellence by virtue of their education, discipline and hardwork with number of Engineers, Physician, and Businessmen working in India, United States of America, England and Canada.
Crops of Saldi - Wheat-ઘઉં, Bajari-બાજરી, Rayado-રાયડો , Eranda-એરંડા ( Castor Oil), Cotton seeds-કપાસ, Dangar and Juvar.
Fruit Tree of Saldi - Lemon-લીંબુડી , Chiku, Boradi, Mango-આંબો , amla and Guava.
Vegetable grown in Saldi - Egg Plants, Tomato, Squash, Okra and Cucumber
Trees of Saldi - Limdo-લેબડો, Baval, Vad, Kanaji, Khijado, Vakhado-વખડો, Bili Tree-બીલી, Pimple tree.
Animals in Saldi - Buffalo-ભૈસ, Cow-ગાય , Camel-ઊંટ ,Sheep-બકરી, Goat-ઘેટું and Donkeys.
Most seen Birds in Saldi - Crow, Dove, Sparrow, Kabar-કબર, Peacock-મોર, Wild Parrot(હુડા).
Well Known Farms - Vazoda-વાઝોડા, Kaptari-કપટારી, Kapuri-કપૂરી, Jambudi-જાંબુડી,Langoti and Janghari-જાન્ઘરી.
Sports - Cricket, Gili Danda , Volley Ball, Kabbadi, Langhadi, Santa Kukadi, Topi Dav and Thappo.
[5] Approximately 45 Tube well ( Water supply for Agriculture), Janthoda Talav, GK and BT Town Entrances ,Over Head Water Tank for Public water supply, Town Square, Otla for senior citizens, Library, Dairy, Hawada ( Clean water storage for Animals), Shantidham, Sahakari Mandali, Bank, Gram Panchayat office, Animal Clinic, S T Bus Stop and Government Post Office.
Underground Water and Sewage system of acceptable standard
Electricity ,Telephone and Road transportation up to the standard
Shooting of "Maa Umiya Annapurna"[6] (a Gujarati Devotional film directed by Mr. Vallabh Choksi) was held in Saldi in 1978.[7]
Notable People in 20th Century: Keshavlal Karamchand Sheth, Chatur Madha, Amichand Jeshang, Narotam Shambhu, Madha Gopal, Naran Shiva, Vira Shambhu, Shankar Shivdas, Amichand Valdas, Ambaram Chagandas Dakli, Motiram Raval, Shivaram Raval, Dolaji Fulaji Thakor, Deshalji Thakor, Jeshang Desai, Shivram Daraji, Shankar Ugara Prajapati, Narsih Mauna Solanki, Virabhai Shenva, Lalu Miya, Amadu Meman.
Notable People in 21st Century: Devchand Sheth, Soma Chatur, Joita Shankar, Kesha Bechar, Kala Madha, Ambaram Mohan, Naran Shiva, Ganda Harji, Mana Chatur Dakli, Madha Parekh, Soma kachara, Punjiram Shivram, Tabha Shankar, Sankabhai Desai, Jashvantbhai Desai, Viraji Hiraji, Soma Deshalji, Nathabhai Devipujak, Ranchha Raval, Bakshi Miya.
Notable Women All Time : Kashiben Chaturdas, Ugariben Jeshangdas, Rukhiben Shivadas, Amathiben Shankardas, Raiben Mohandas,Bhalimaa, Shantaba, Bhatiben Dhulaji Thakor, Motiben Solanki.
Diwali
Navratri Garba festival
Holy Dhuleti, Maha Shivaratri
Janmashtami
Jayshree Mahotsav
Saldi no Melo
A large portion of the population of Saldi has migrated to larger cities in Gujarat,India and abroad. At least half of all households in Saldi have family members living in the United States or Canada.
Pimpleshwar MahadevPimpleshwar Mahadev is main attraction and holy site for its devotees.
Jayashree Mata Temple જયશ્રી માતા નું મંદિર, સાલડી ....બોલો જયશ્રી માત કી જય
Mahakali Temple
Ramji Mandir
Baliya Dev Temple
Joganiya Mata Shrine
Jain Derasar
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