Monument – Vadnagar Kirti Toran, Vadnagar
Built by – Pancham Mehta (Local leader at that point)
Built in – 12th century

The town of Vadnagar is known for its pair of toranas, a pair of 12th-century columns supporting an arch. The red and yellow sandstone Kirti Torans are about 40 feet tall and located just north of the walled city of Vadnagar.

The traditional folklore narrates the story of the Kirti Torans. It is believed that these torans were perhaps erected to commemorate a victory in war. The intricate carvings depict battle and hunting scenes. The carving style is similar to the Rudra Mahalaya at Sidhpur.

These Toranas stand majestically on the bank of Sharmistha Talav, along the road from Arjun Bari. One of the few surviving examples of the entrance gates, a prominent architectural element of Gujarat during the Solanki Period. The Torana on the eastern end is used as a symbol of Gujarat in recent times.

Photo Courtesy – www.gujarattourism.com