Makarpura Medley 2022
2022-01-08 10:00 - 13:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Bodhi, Makarpura, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Makarpura Medley
on Saturday 8th, 22nd and 29th, January 2022
10:00am Onwards
A day out with Heritage!!!
The event will include a visit to Boahi, exploring the methodology of printing on cloth with wooden blocks that developed many centuries back, followed by a brunch and concluding in a visit to ‘Site to understand the continuing tradition of the Swing as an essential component of interior design in Indian homes since times immemorial
Registration is compulsory on a first-come first-served basis Rs, 500 per head, will include a one year membership ana the group size is limited to maximum 30 people.

LAURIE BAKER IN VADODARA
2022-03-26 08:30 - 10:00 | Navrachana School, Sama, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
WALKING TOUR
March 26, 2022, 8:30 – 10:00 am
This walk on the modern heritage of Vadodara will cover three buildings designed by Laurie Baker at Jyoti Ltd. and Navrachana School, Sama.
Schedule:
Everyone will gather at the Visitors Center at Navrachana School, Sama at 08:30 am. After visiting buildings there everyone will go to Jyoti industries compound to visit another buildings designed by Laurie Baker.

NARROW GAUGE RAILWAY HERITAGE
2022-03-27 08:30 - 10:30 | Pratapnagar Narrow Gauge Railway Heritage Park, Pratap Nagar, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
WALKING TOUR
March 27, 2022, 8:30 – 10:00 am
This walk at the Pratapnagar Railway station will showcase the carriages, and other railway engineering structures from the past.
Schedule: Everyone will gather at Pratapnagar Narrow Gauge Railway Heritage Park, Vadodara at 8.30 am.

The Baroda Collective - Stage 1
2022-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Star of the South, LVP Banquets, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
The Heritage Trust of Baroda cordially invites you to the Release Of Phase 1 of the Heritage Trust Publication
The Baroda Collective
Saturday, April 16th, 2022, 6:00 pm Onwards
(High-tea – Lecture – Publication release)
Venue: Star of the South

Viraasat Lecture - Heritage & Us - What Citizens can do
2022-04-16 18:00 - 20:30 | Star of the South, LVP Banquets, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Viraasat Lecture – Heritage & Us – What Citizens can do
by
Aishwarya Tipnis

Saturday, April 16th, 2022,
6:00 pm Onwards
(High-tea – Lecture – Publication release)

The Photography Competition
2022-11-14 - 2022-11-27
The Photography Competition
14th to 27th November 2022
Participants need to take the pictures of the following 4 heritage structures

Nyay Mandir,
Jaisingh Rao Library,
Tambekar Wada
Kirtimandir Complex

The pics will have to be shared on Instagram and Facebook and Heritage Trust has to be tagged. There will be prizes for the photos which get the most likes for each site.
Competition Deadline 27th November 2022, 8.00am.

Forgotten Stepwells
2022-11-18 06:30 - 10:00 | Kala Ghoda, Sayajigunj, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Forgotten Stepwells
Friday, 18th November, 2022 6:30am Onwards
A cycle ride through the city marvelling at some of our age old stepwells,
led by Sameer Gaikwad
Registration is compulsory on a first-come first-served basis and the group size is limited to maximum 25 people.
Start Point: Deepa-stambh near Yavateshwar Temple, Kala Ghoda bridge signal
The ride starts @ 6:30 am sharp

Heritage Munch-walk - Raopura Retromance (Veg)
2022-11-19 18:45 - 20:30
Heritage Trust Baroda Cordially invites you to join us for a gastronomic heritage walk, tracking a timeless treasure of tasty treats in and off the streets of Raopura area, with the food lover
Adil Marawala
Saturday, 194 November, 2022
6:45 pm Onwards
Start Point: Vodafone, Kothi crossroads, Vadodara
Registration is compulsory on a first-come first-served basis and the group size is limitea to 12 people, maximum 15.

Baroda Triangle (Veg + Non Veg)
2022-11-20 18:20 - 20:30
A walk exploring the food streets of Chowkhandi, Moghulwada and Mandvi specially curated for our non-vegetarian foodies on foot !!!
Sunday, 20th November, 2022
6:20 pm Onwards
Start Point: Near Shriram TamTam-Wala ( Chokhandi Main Road), Vadodara
Registration is compulsory on a first-come first-served basis and the group size is limited to 12 people, maximum 15.

The Coin Story 2022
2022-11-21 11:00 - 17:00 | Shree Mudra Nidhi Coin Museum, Ajwa, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
The Coin Story
Monday, 21st November, 2022 11:00 am Onwards
A guided walk, through the Coin Museum exploring the numismatic history of the region, led by Zubair Motiwala
Registration is compulsory on a first-come first-served basis and the group size is limited to maximum 25 people.
Meeting Point: Shree Mudra Nidhi Coin Museum, Ajwa, Vadodara

Navnath Cycle Ride
2022-11-26 06:00 - 11:00
Navnath Cycle Ride
Saturday 26th, November 2022
led by Sameer Gaikwad
A tour of the nine temples dedicated to Lord Shiva
Hurry!!! register on the number given below as the number of people is limited to 25 only
Start Time: 6:00 am sharp
Start Point: Achieve Honda – 2 Wheeler Showroom, Akshar Chowk, OP Road, Vadodara

Viraasat Lecture - Heritage Activism in Goa
2022-11-27 17:00 - 19:30 | FGI Auditorium, FGI (Federation of Gujarat Industries) Auditorium, Vadodara, Gujarat, 391101, India
Viraasat Lecture on “Heritage Activism in Goa” will be delivered by Ms. Heta Pandit, who has over 25 years of experience in heritage conservation activism.
Topic: “Heritage Activism in Goa: A Roller Coaster Ride”
Location: FGI Auditorium, Vadodara.
Date: November 27, 2022.

160th Birthday of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III
2023-03-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Baroda Central Library, Besides Bank of Baroda, Bajwada, Vadodara, Gujarat, 390006, India
The 160th birthday celebration of Maharaja Sayajirao III was conducted on Saturday, 11th March 2023 at Central Library Baroda.
The event was marked by presence of dignitaries Shri A.B. Gor (IAS, Collector and District Magistrate), Dr. Pankaj K. Goswami (Director of Libraries, Gujarat State, Gandhinagar), Shri N.I. Rohit (Librarian, Govt. District Library, Vadodara), Shri J.K. Chaudhari (State Librarian, Central Library, Vadodara) and others.
Heritage Trust Baroda initiated a documentary prepared on Central Library Baroda as part of the advocacy for protecting and spreading awareness about local history and heritage of Vadodara City. Heritage Trust alongwith its knowledge partner Navrachana University (Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication-BAJMC)students were invited to attend the event. A team of students from BAJMC was put together to prepare this, students were invited to attend the event. A team of students from BAJMC was put together to prepare this documentary. The promo of the documentary was screened at the event. This initiative was well received, and the promo of documentary was highly appreciated by all.
Copies of “The Baroda Collective” were presented to Dr. Pankaj K. Goswami, and Mr. J. K. Chaudhari by Mr. Jaideep Verma (Jt. Secretary HT) on behalf of Heritage Trust.

Viraasat Lecture - Lucknow in Letters
2023-04-14 18:00 - 20:30 | LVP Banquets, Palace Campus, Vadodara, Gujarat, 390001, India
An illustrated performance by Saman Habib and Sanjay Muttoo
Friday, April 14, 2023, Begins at 6.00 PM sharp,
High Tea from 5.30 pm Onwards
Lucknow in Letters is a multilingual (English/Urdu/Hindi) reading of personal letters written
to/from Lucknow that provides glimpses of the lived experiences of the city since the
‘Ghadar’ of 1857 to present times.

Venue: LVP Banquets, Palace Campus, Vadodara

Varsa ni Vaato - Conversations around Conservation
2023-07-08 17:00 - 20:00 | See Linkages Pvt Ltd, 612, GIDC, Industrial Estate, Makarpura, Vadodara, Gujarat, 390010, India
“Varsa ni Vato” is an initiative to connect with our members through a series of short interactions w experts, who will share their experiences and perspective us on a range of topics.

Speakers for the evening
Ishan Grover will speak on Adaptive Reuse and Heritage,
Sameer Gaikwad will speak on The Narmada Parikrama of Ages
and Varsha Ganguly will speak on Vadodara city’s Architectural Perspectives.

Unraveling Heritage of Baroda workshop at NISV with 6th graders
2023-08-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Navrachana International School Vadodara, Vasna - Bhayli Main Rd, Bhayli, Vadodara, Gujarat, 391410, India
A Collaborative Initiative by Heritage Trust Baroda and NISV
Unraveling Heritage of Baroda
Baroda Library Movement
Engaging Children in Heritage Sensitization Workshop based on National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Venue: NISV Campus Vadodara
Date: Saturday, 19th August 2023

Future City Talk 2.0
2023-08-27 16:00 - 18:00 | HOPPERS RESTRO CAFE & SPORTS ARENA, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Engage in an inspiring discussion, share ideas, and empower the youth to contribute to Heritage Conservation.
Date: 27th August 2023 – 4 PM ONWARDS
Venue: HOPPERS RESTRO CAFE & SPORTS ARENA – VADODARA

The Heritage Trust is a partner for a series of talks organised by Chhatra Sansad in association with Our Vadodara .
Heritage Trust members, Sandhya Gajjar will speak on Champaner Pavagadh: Lessons from Ancient Cities for Future Cities
&
Swapna Kothari will speak on the Heritage Trust Publication: The Baroda Collective: A conscious effort to bring heritage to city planning.

Varsa ni Vaato - Second Edition
2023-10-07 17:30 - 19:30 | See Linkages Pvt Ltd, 612, GIDC, Industrial Estate, Makarpura, Vadodara, Gujarat, 390010, India
Varsa ni Vato, is our new initiative to connect with our members more frequently through an organised series of short interactions with experts, who will share their experiences and perspectives with us on a range of different topics.
Our first edition of this program was held on the 8th of July.
This edition will be on 7th October 2023
speakers for the evening
Avi Sabawala will speak on UNESCO Natural Heritage sites of Assam (Kaziranga and Manas)
&
Anirudh Dehade spoke on Rebuilding Heritage: The Raja Ravi Varma Studio.

Workshop at NISV for 7th Graders
2024-01-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Navrachana International School Vadodara, Vasna - Bhayli Main Rd, Bhayli, Vadodara, Gujarat, 391410, India
Speakers
Alka Smart, Advaita Jalan, Sriparna Seal

Makarpura Medley January 2024
2024-01-27 09:30 - 14:00 | Bodhi, Makarpura, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
A day out with Heritage !!!
The event will include Workshop on Block Printing @ Bodhi, exploring the methodoloqu of printing on cloth with wooden blocks that developed many centuries back, followed by a brunch @ the Lucky Dhaba.
The event will conclude by 2:00 pm
Registration Is compulsory on a first-come first-served basis
(Rs. 500 per head) and the group size is limited to maximum 5 people.
Venue: Bodhi, Makarpura GIDC, Vadodara

Workshop at NISV for 8th Graders
2024-02-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Navrachana International School Vadodara, Vasna - Bhayli Main Rd, Bhayli, Vadodara, Gujarat, 391410, India
Speakers:
Sandhya Gajjar, Sriparna Seal

Alavi Bohra-Badri Mohalla
2024-02-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Alavi Bohra Noorani Masjid,, Wadi, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
The walk will explore the culture of the Bohra Community at the Badri Mohalla, Wadi and culminate in a traditional Bohri Meal
This is a Culture and Food Walk, walkers will have to be able to sit down for the traditional “Thaal” style meal. You will be registered once the payment is made and receipt is sent back to us along with the details of meal preference (veg/non-veg).
Limited seats, early bird registrations (20 seats)
Last Date of Registration : 05.02.2024
Rates:
Veg Meal: Rs 700/- per person
Non-Veg Meal: Rs 900/- per person

Field trip at the Sevasi Vav with NISV 7th Graders
2024-02-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Navrachana International School Vadodara, Vasna - Bhayli Main Rd, Bhayli, Vadodara, Gujarat, 391410, India
Speakers:
Sameer Gaikwad, Advaita Jalan, Alka Smart, Arati Desai, Sriparna Seal

Exhibition at Alembic Art District in collaboration with School of Design and Architecture (SEDA) at Navarachna University
2024-03-01 08:00 - 2024-03-03 17:00 | Alembic Art District, Gorwa, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
The exhibition on recent explorations in architectural documentation by the students of Architecture and Design. The exhibition is curated around certain specific themes, each one reflecting academic interests and pedagogical approaches of the school, such as Nature and Setting, Tectonics, House and Community, Urban Form, and Recent Technologies. The event is in collaboration with Heritage Trust.
Do join us for the exhibition, scheduled on 1st, 2nd and 3rd March.

Monoprint Workshop
2024-03-09 09:00 - 2024-03-10 12:30 | CHHAAP STUDIOS, 28 Nand Society, Behind Reliance Mall, OP Road,, Vadodara, Gujarat, 390020, India
The Chhaap foundation has been promoting printing as an art form since 1999 through various exhibitions, talks, and workshops. In association with Heritage Trust, we are hosting a two-day workshop on the monoprint technique, dedicated to the Vad(Baniyan tree) of Vadodara.

Unlike other printmaking techniques, mono-printing is a spontaneous, direct, and playful process. You can use various materials like leaves, threads, cotton or draw, paint directly on the surface of the block with ink and transfer them onto paper. Let your imagination run wild and create beautiful compositions with forms, colours, and textures as you wish.
We invite you to join us and explore this exciting process with our skilled printmakers.

Tour the Churches of Fatehgunj
2024-03-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Shrine of Mother of the Forsaken, Fatehgunj, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
This Lenten season, join us as we embark on a journey through Fatehgunj’s diverse churches, the Shrine of Mother of the Forsaken, the Methodist Church and the Rosary Cathedral. Discover the rich history and traditions of each sanctuary as we explore the significance of Lent with insights from church elders.
Date: 23rd March, 2024
Time: 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Meeting Point: Shrine of Mother of the Forsaken, Fatehgunj

A Celebration of Navroze [Parsi Cuisine]
2024-04-03 19:00 - 21:30 | Gallery ARK, Gorwa, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Parsi food is known for its rich and exotic fare that tickles the taste buds. The focus of this programme is to introduce participants to the culture, history and traditions of this miniscule community that has made India its home for over 13 centuries and of course get a real taste of some of its fine dining.
April 3rd, 2024
7:15pm onwards at
The courtyard of Gallery ARK, Gorwa
Cost per person: Rs. 1025 INR including GST

Programme
Explore the ARK Gallery’s current exhibition, ‘Of Ogres, Beasts, and Men,’ showcasing the remarkable works of celebrated artist K.G. Subramanyan.
Join our expert-guided tour through this captivating display, curated by Nupur Dalmiya. Afterward, immerse yourself in an informative talk on Parsi culture and cuisine, followed by a specially curated Parsi feast for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience art, culture, and culinary delights all in one event!

A Celebration of Navroz - Parsi Cuisine
2024-04-03 19:30 - 22:00 | Gallery ARK, Gorwa, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
A Celebration of Navroz – Parsi Cuisine
Parsi food is known for its rich and exotic fare that tickles the taste buds. The focus of this programme is to introduce participants to the culture, history and traditions of this community that has made India its home for over 13 centuries and of course get a real taste of some of its fine dining!
April 3rd, 2024 7:15pm onwards at The courtyard of Gallery ARK, Gorwa
Cost Per Person both Veg and NonVeg: 1025 INR
Programme
Explore the ARK Gallery’s current exhibition, ‘Of Ogres, Beasts, and Men,’ showcasing the remarkable works of celebrated artist K.G. Subramanyan.
Join our expert-guided tour through this captivating display, curated by Nupur Dalmia. Afterward, immerse yourself in an informative talk on Parsi culture and cuisine, followed by a specially curated Parsi feast for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience art, culture, and culinary delights all in one event!

Around Sur Sagar
2024-04-21 07:30 - 09:00 | MSU Faculty of Performing Arts, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Sur Sagar Heritage Walk
Date: April 21, 2024 (Sunday)
Time: 7:30 AM to 09:00 AM
Starting Point: MSU Faculty of Performing Arts ends at Gazra Cafe with breakfast.

Varsa ni Vaato 4th Edition
2024-05-18 17:00 - 18:30 | See Linkages Pvt Ltd, 612, GIDC, Industrial Estate, Makarpura, Vadodara, Gujarat, 390010, India
“Varsa ni Vaato” is an endeavour aimed at fostering closer connections with our members through a structured series of brief interactions with experts. These sessions offer invaluable insights and perspectives on a diverse array of topics.
Our Speakers
Ms. Swapna Kothari
A Midnight Tryst:
Making of a Collective
Join us as Ms. Kothari shares about her profound passion for heritage and her decade-long journey with the Trust, culminating in the vibrant celebration of Baroda through our
‘The Baroda Collective’ publications.
Dr. Pratyush Patankar
From Past to Present: Navigating Sri Sayajibaug Zoo’s Evolution
Listen to Dr. Patankar as he delves into the rich history of Sayajibaug Zoo, exploring its evolution under his curatorship. He will discuss recent initiatives, unveiling the zo0’s present and future endeavors.
Date:
Saturday, 18th May, 2024 5pm – 6:30pm
Venue:
SEE Linkages Pvt. Ltd., 612, GIDC
Industrial Estate, Makarpura,
Vadodara – 390010
