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Weather: In summer : between 24ºC and 42ºC
In winter : 10ºC to 24ºC.
Rainfall: 1000 mm.
About Porbandar
The name "Porbandar" came from the combination of two words: "Porai", the name of a local goddess, and "Bandar" means port or harbour. Thus, 'Porbandar' translates to 'Porai's harbour'. Several sources refer to the area as 'Pauravelakul', a name known to have been in use during the 10th century; this ancient name may possibly translate to 'land of Porai's clan' or to that effect. The town finds mention in the Hindu epics as the hometown of Sudama, a beloved friend and class-fellow of lord Krishna; the town has also often been referred to as 'Sudamapuri' on that account.
Rokhadia Hanuman temple in 1958Located in the extreme west of India, Porbandar is an important all-weather port on the Arabian sea. It supports a population (c.2001 CE) of over 150,000. Given its association with Mahatma Gandhi, Porbandar is today something of a tourist centre and is served by an airport and train line. Its deep sea port was built during the last quarter of the 20th century.
Tourist Places
Birth Place Of Mahatma Gandhi Porbandar, the birthplace of mahatma gandhi is situated at the end of saurashtra (gujarat state) and is a picturesque seaport on the arabian sea. ...more
By Air: Gujrat Air connects Porbandar with Ahmedabad. From Ahmedabad, one can take flights to other important cities of India such as Delhi and Mumbai.
by Rail: Porbandar is a railway station and is connected to many places in Gujrat and western India. The Saurashtra Express links Porbandar with Mumbai.
By Road: Luxury bus services to Rajkot, Jamnagar, Ahmedabad, Junagadh etc. from Porbandar are available.
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