Vastrapur Lake
Vastrapur Lake is situated in western part of Ahmedabad. It is officially named after Narsinh Mehta. The lake was beautified by the AMC after 2002 and has since become a popular spot in the city.
| Vastrapur Lake | |
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| Location | Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
| Coordinates | 23.0384°N 72.5290°E |
| Basin countries | India |
| Settlements | Ahmedabad |
Every weekend, many people visit this lake. It currently boasts an open-air theater and children's park. There is a pathway all around the lake which serves many walkers and joggers in the early mornings and in the evenings.
The lush green lawns surrounding this lake also serve as a central hub of Ahmedabad, wherein various cultural events take place regularly.
At times, the water from Narmada River is allowed to flow into this lake. The lake is surrounded by pretty gardens with much stonework.[1]
In 2013, Vastrapur lake was renamed to 'Bhakt Kavi Narsinh Mehta Sarovar' in memory of Narsinh Mehta and a statue of Narsinh Mehta was installed in the garden of lake.[2]
In 2016, the lake almost dried up. People removed dead fish, and moved surviving fish elsewhere.[3]
In September 2019, Amdavad Municipal Corporation is planning fill the lake with Narmada River water.[4]
References
- Prashant Dayal (22 October 2009). "Vastrapur Lake infused life in new Amdavad". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 March 2016.
- "Vastrapur Lake to become Narsinh Mehta Sarovar". 25 February 2013. Retrieved 12 March 2016.
- AFP (30 April 2016). "El Niño dries up Asia as La Niña looms". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
- Kaushik, Himanshu; Sep 18, Meghdoot Sharon | TNN | Updated; 2019; Ist, 9:22. "Vastrapur lake gets Narmada water: AMC | Ahmedabad News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 September 2019.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
See also
- Kankaria Lake
- Chandola Lake
