Lunawada is a town and a municipality in Panchmahal district in the state of Gujarat, India. The name Lunawada is derived from the Luneshwar Mahadev temple which is the temple of Lord Shiva. Lunawada is surrounded by water from all directions (Not an Island! ) Panam river, Vasant Sagar, Kanka Talav, Veri River and Darkoli Talav and two mountains. Places that are must see include Luneshwar Temple,
Ramji Mandir, Hanumaan ni Veri, Kakachiya Triveni Sangam, Panam Bridge, Panam River Check Dam, Fateh Baug, Fuvara Chawk, Indira Gandhi Stadium, Jahavar Garden, Kalka Mata ni Tekari and many more. Lunawada was established by the forefathers of Maharaja Vir Bhadra Singh as the state of Virpur after which it had been renamed to the state of Lunawada. Before the town was established, the area was ruled under another princely state Santrampur which was ruled by Puwar Rajputs. The Border of Santrampur State is near Koyli Vaav presently known as Mandvi Bazar. The best historical place near lunawada is Kaleshwari where you can find healthy atmosphere as well as Pandav chori, foot prints of Bhima, ancient water kund, several vaavs and the Lord Shiva temple. . Etymology Lunawada is situated in the Panchmahal district of Gujarat State. The visitors can reach Lunawada via Godhara and Halol from the city of Vadodara. It is located at around 100 km away from the city of Vadodara and 120 km away from the Ahmedabad. Lunawada is mainly famous for the temple of Luneshwar Mahadev. This ancient Lord Shiva temple has lot of religious importance as it is said that Pandavas had stayed here at this temple for sometime during their stay in the forest. The Lord Shiva Lingam is shining white in color and made of white stone, found in the quarries of Madhya Pradesh. There is a Saint Kabir Ashram opposite to this Shiva temple. All the walls of this Ashram are engraved with the famous Dohas of Saint Kabir. Another ancient temple of Bhairavnath Mahadev is also situated near to Luneshwar Mahadev temple. This temple has statue of Bhairav in addition to Lord Shiva. The next is the temple of Melia Mahadev, which is situated at around 2 miles away from Lunawada town. Most of the local people come here to pray to fulfill their wishes and desires. A temple named mitha ganesh ni deri is situated in mandvi bazar( beside pipli fali) which is very famous. Every year a avery big celebration is done here on the day of ganesh chaturthi. Lunawada is the biggest Taluka in the panchmahal district. The main town contains every kind of community Like Hindus, Jains, Sindhis, Muslims and Dawoodi Bohras. A Peaceful town with great brotherhood. It is famous for Hospitals and clinics for surrounding talukas. The town also has modern facilities like Javahar Garden, Schools, Religious school, Flood Light on Main Road, Town hall, Gymnasium and restaurants. Lunawadi's have done remarkable achievements in fields of business, education, banking, literacy, health etc. Even being a small town, Lunawada got large NRI population thriving in different countries. Lunawada is covered by three rivers and two lakes from every entry of the town with Veri, Panam and Mahisagar. The two lake include Kishan sagar and Vasant sagar. Lunawada is famous for Patel cast 70% of gujarati PTC teachers are from Lunawada Taluka. In Lunawada as growing rapidly there is a TIN Facilitation center at nearby Chokdi. SCHOOLS Lunawada Taluka has number of schools and people from regional area often go to Lunawada town for higher secondary study. 'Kidzee English School, S.K. high school, Kisan high school, Little Flower English School, Adarsh Vidyalaya Lunawada (hs), Ankur U.bu. Vidhyalay Dhamniya(s), Ashirvad Highschool Ukardi (s), Bhuvneshvar Vidhyalay Juna Bhalada (s), Bright Madhyamik Shala Nava Karva (s), Burhani english school - lunawada, Chamunda Vidhyalay Diyapattan (s), D.K. Highschool Chavdibai Na Muvada (hs), Gayatri Vidhyala Hardaspur (hs), Gayatri Vidhyalay Anakalva (s), Gayatri Vidhyalay Hathivan (s), Gayatri Vidhyalay Ladvel (s), Ideal School Kothamba (hs), Gnyan Jyot Vidhyalay Kaslal (s), G. Patel High School (s), Homeschooled in Panch Mahals - Lunawada Kasturba Vidhyalay Jamapagina Muvada (s), Kasturba Vidhyalay Mota Vadodar (s), Kishan Vidyalay Lunawada (hs), Liberty Highschool Kharol (hs), L.M.vidyalay Lunawada (s), Luneshwar Vidyalay (s), Madhyamik Shala Gariya (s), Madhyamik Shala Undra (s), Madresa Abbasiya High school (s), Mahatma Gandhi Vidhyamandir Malekpur (hs), Mahisagar U.ma.shala Salavada (hs), Modern Highschool Khempur (s), Nandanvan U,bu. Vidhyalay Namnar (s), Narayan Vidyalay Lunawada (s), Navjievan Vidhyalay Bhalada (s), Navjivan Highschool Thanasavli (hs), Navnirman Vidhyalay Vadina Gorada (hs), Navsargan Highschool Madhvas (hs), New English School Dhamod (hs), New English School Viraniya (hs), New English School Zara (s) Omkar Maulik Vidyalay (s), Panchshil Girls High School (s), Panchshil Highschool Lunawada (hs), Parimal High School Rampur (padedi) (hs), Pragati Highschool Dhesiya (s), Sai Baba Highschool Medjina Muvada (s), Sanskar Vidhyalay Dalvai Savli (s), Sarasvati Madhyamik Shala Juna Rabadiya (s), Sarasvati U. Bu. Highschool Lakdipoyda (s), Saraswati Vidhyalay Dolatpura (s), Sarasvati Vidhyalay Kotha (s), Sarasvati Vidhyalay Madhavpura (s), Sarasvati Vidhyalay Mahetana Chakaliya (s), Sarasvati Vidhyalay Singnali (s), Sarasvati Vidhyalay Untdi(s), Sardar Patel Vidhyalay Champeli (s), Sardar Patel Vidhyalay Raghavana Muvada (s), Sardar Patel Vidyalay Lunawada (s), Sarvoday Highschool Charangam (s), Sarvoday Ma. Shala Agarvada (s), Shanti Niketan Highschool (s), Shiv Shakti Vidhyalay Napaniya (s), Shree K.B.patel Highschool Kidiya Vakhatpur (hs), Shreemati C.K.Shah Highschool Varadhari (hs), Shre Yasha Highschool Rabadiya (s), H.B.Patel Institute of Diploma Engg.&Technology, Limbodara (By.Real-Tech Technology) Library It has one of the oldest library,this is established in 1931, which is now running by Hemant Pandya. Lunawada state was founded in 1434. A Second Class state in Rewa Kantha Agency. Col. HH Maharaja Sri VIRBHADRASINHJI RANJITSINHJI 1929/1986, born 8 June 1910 in Lunawada, invested with full ruling powers on 2 October 1930, Member of the Chamber of Princes, married Maharajkumari Manher Kunwari [HH Maharani Kusum Kunwari of Lunawada], daughter of Capt. HH Maharana Raj Saheb Shri Sir AMARSINHJI BANESINHJI [Gangubha] of Wankaner, and had issue. He died 1986. AREA: 1,005 km
2 PRIVY PURSE: 131,000Rs
ACCESSION: 10 June 1948
STATE: Bombay
DYNASTY: Solanki
RELIGION: Hindu
VILLAGES: 348
POPULATION: 63,967 (1901)
REVENUE: 178,701Rs
