Dhrangadhra, town in Gujarat state, India
Dhrangadhra is a town in Gujarat state known as the Pink City for its pink-painted buildings. It contains temples, mosques, and historic step-wells alongside modern markets and industrial facilities, reflecting both its old and contemporary character.
Dhrangadhra was founded around 1090 by Jhala Rajput rulers and served as a capital of a princely state during British rule. The area shows traces of human settlement from the Paleolithic period, with numerous Harappan-era sites indicating its role in ancient trade networks.
The name Dhrangadhra refers to 'stable land,' reflecting the rocky bedrock beneath the town. The community brings together Hindus, Muslims, Jains, Christians, and Zoroastrians whose places of worship and daily practices shape the town's character today.
The town is served by auto-rickshaws and three-wheelers for local travel, while a railway junction connects it to Ahmedabad and other parts of Gujarat. Guesthouses and local eateries offer simple Gujarati food for visitors seeking to experience daily life here.
The town housed India's first soda ash factory in 1925 and remains home to a major chemical plant that emerged in 1939. During summer months, snake charmers set up camps in its outskirts to perform their traditional shows.
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