On May 1, 1960, the official state of #Gujarat was born. It's first capital was #Ahmedabad, later shifted to #Gandhinagar in 1970. Gujarat, aptly called the The Western Jewel of India, has always had a rich culture in arts, architecture, crafts, embroidery, wildlife, literature, cuisine, spirituality, to name a few, and continues to do so. Today it is the hub of national and international influences and stands tall in the economical and cultural contribution to its great Motherland of India. #Gu

Incessant rains claimed nine lives in Gujarat and flooded major rivers in the state, prompting 1,900 people to move to safety. | News18