Saraswati Mandir, Writer's residence and house museum in Surat, India
Saraswati Mandir spans 102 square meters, featuring wooden framework, brick walls, limestone plastering, Kota stone tiles, and Mangalore tiles on the roof.
Narmadashankar Dave purchased the land in 1866 for 600 rupees and constructed this residence opposite his ancestral home on Amliran Street.
The museum displays artifacts including original manuscripts, personal belongings, and literature collections representing the development of Gujarati literature through centuries.
The Surat Municipal Corporation maintains this heritage site at coordinates 21.194928 latitude and 72.827817 longitude, welcoming visitors since August 24, 2015.
A complete replica of this building exists at Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, containing additional handwritten manuscripts and personal items of Narmadashankar Dave.
Location: Gujarat
Inception: 1866
Architects: Narmadashankar Dave
GPS coordinates: 21.19493,72.82782
Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:58
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