Vidi, Kutch

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Vidi or Videe or Virdee is a village near the town Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is at a distance of about 4 km from Anjar, the Taluka headquarters.

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History

Vidi, is one of the 19 villages founded by Kutch Gurjar Kshatriya or Mistris. The Mistri community first moved into Saurashtra in the early 7th century and later a major group in the 12th century entered Kutch andestablished themselves at Dhaneti. Later in the 12th century they moved between Anjar and Bhuj and founded the villages of Anjar, Sinugra, Khambhra, Nagalpar, Khedoi, Madhapar, Hajapar, Kukma, Galpadar, Reha, Vidi, Ratnal, Jambudi, Devariya, Lovaria, Nagor, Chandiya, Meghpar and Kumbharia. The Mistris of these villages have built and developed the infrastructure around the villages in late 1890. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] However, majority of old houses of Mistris with unique architect were destroyed in the earthquake of 26 January 2001.

Temples

There is a Hanuman Mandir inside a cave on the outskirts of Vidi, which is very known in nearby areas of Kachchh.

Kuldevi Temples of many clans of the Mistri community are also there in this village.

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References

  1. Kutch Gujar Kshatriyas, History & names of their 18 Villages
  2. "Press Report after earthquake Giving details of Villages, Art & Skills of Mistris of Kutch". Archived from the original on 31 July 2012. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
  3. "Press Report on Houses, History of Mistiris of Kutch". Archived from the original on 20 December 2012. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
  4. "Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas". Archived from the original on 10 July 2011. Retrieved 31 October 2009.
  5. Gurjar Kshatriyas, also known as Mistris, came to Kutch from Rajasthan. They are skilled in building construction. They first established themselves at Dhaneti and were granted 18 villages by the rulers of Kutch. They are famous designers and developers of buildings and bridges

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