Story Books

Heritage of The Walled City of  Ahmedabad

Memories of my Pol in old Ahmedabad

This story book is an attempt to unveil to the new generation the charm of this unique city through the childhood memories of someone who grew up amid its old ambience, and to instill interest in its preservation and continuity.

 

Bapalal's Parabdi

Revival of Ahmedabad's Pride: Chabutaro - Bird Feeder

Parabdi - Bird Feeders of Ahemdabad Walled city are unique structures expressing an age old tradition of holistic living where birds are cared for as members of the community.

This is a story of Bapalal Modi who inspired by a saint and touched by the misery of birds in Ahmedabad built a Chabutra - Bird Feeder at Karanj near the Bhadra Fort.

This 137 year old wooden Parabdi was restored by Ahmedabad Heritage Centre of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation with a grant from Smt. Shantaben Motilal Charitable Trust. Renowned Puppeteer Mahipat Kavi wrote and performed the following story of Bapalal through puppets during the inauguration ceremony of the Bird Feeder on 25th November 2007 as part of "Ahmedabad Heritage Festival Celebrating World Heritage Week in India.

Designed by Nilesh Dave

Printed & Published by 

City Heritage Collection

107/108. Anilkunj Centre, Near Shefali Shopping Centre, 

Paldi, Ahmedabad -380 006.

Phone: +91 79 26579755, 9825071851.

http://www.cityheritagecollection.tradeindia.com

Picture Story 

Inspirations behind the Story “Book Bapalal’s Parabdi”