Heritage Trust Baroda

Viraasat Lecture Series August 2025
2025-08-23 18:00 - 20:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Sanskruti Conference Hall, Alembic City, Bhailal Amin Marg, Vadodara, Gujarat, 390003, India
Viraasat Lecture Series
The Other Mohan in Britain’s Indian Ocean Empire: A Personal Journey into History
Guest Speaker: Amrita Shah
Author, journalist, and historian, Amrita Shah is known for her sharp insights into cities, media, and modern Indian history. A former editor of Elle and Debonair, she has written acclaimed works like Ahmedabad: A City in the World and Vikram Sarabhai: A Life. Her latest book, The Other Mohan in Britain’s Indian Ocean Empire, blends memoir with forgotten histories of migration.
Date: 23rd August, 2025, Saturday
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Venue: Sanskruti Conference Hall, Alembic City, Bhailal Amin Marg, Vadodora-390003

An Art Talk by Bose Krishnamachari Title: Learning from Biennales
2025-10-06 17:30 - 20:00 | FGI Auditorium, FGI (Federation of Gujarat Industries) Auditorium, Vadodara, Gujarat, 391101, India
An evening of art, insight, and inspiration!

Join us for an Art Talk by Bose Krishnamachari, celebrated artist and curator, as he shares his experiences and reflections on “Learning from Biennales.”

📅 6th October 2025, 5:30 PM onwards
📍 FGI Auditorium, Gotri-Sevasi Rd, Vadodara
🎟️ Free for all!

Vadodara Heritage Week 2025
2025-11-15 17:30 - 22:30 | FGI Auditorium, FGI (Federation of Gujarat Industries) Auditorium, Vadodara, Gujarat, 391101, India
✨ Sold Out! ✨
Thank you, Vadodara — every seat for Prāntath – Beyond the Borders is now taken!
The NMACC-premiered production arrives to a full house this Heritage Week.
For those who missed it — stay tuned for glimpses of this unforgettable evening.

✨ 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 ✨⁣⁣
The Heritage Trust of Baroda invites you to an evening celebrating Gujarat’s living heritage through dance, film, and storytelling.⁣⁣
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🎥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲:⁣⁣
𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢 𝐨𝐟 𝐕𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐚 — a glimpse into the vibrant folk theatre tradition of our region.⁣⁣
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💃 𝐏𝐫ā𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐡 – 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬⁣⁣
A Bharatanatyam and storytelling production by 𝐀𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐲, tracing Gujarat’s ancient maritime links across cultures and continents. Premiered at NMACC for India’s Independence Day.⁣⁣
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📅 𝟏𝟓 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫, 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲⁣⁣
🕠 5:30 – 7:30 pm⁣⁣
📍 𝐅𝐆𝐈 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐦, 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐬𝐢, 𝐕𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐚⁣⁣
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⁣For any assistance with ticket purchase, please reach us on 𝟗𝟒𝟎𝟖𝟐𝟏𝟒𝟏𝟕𝟐 / 𝟗𝟖𝟐𝟓𝟏𝟒𝟗𝟓𝟔𝟐.⁣

Lakes of Vadodara Walk
2025-11-20 06:00 - 10:00 | Gujarat
Lakes of Vadodara Walk (A Dawn By The Waters) conducted by Group of Students from Navrachana University
We are the quiet lakes of Vadodara – Waiting, Remembering
Every Down, Birds still come and sing,
But we miss your footsteps
We once held your stories, now we hold silence
come back let our waters remember you
we’re not just lakes – we’re memories fading in stillness

Starting point: Shastri Baug
Time: 6:00 am
Open for All

Heritage Walk - Presence of Absence
2025-11-21 08:00 - 10:00 | Mandvi Gate, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
VADODARA HERITAGE WALK
‘Presence of Absence’
Conducted by: Vishvesh Pathak
Start Point: Mandvi Gate
Open for all
Registration fee – Rs. 100

Urban Narratives
2025-11-21 08:00 - 10:00 | Gujarat
“Urban Narratives” Walk is part of the “All About Cities” an initiative launched under Master of Planning (Urban and Regional Planning) Program at School of Environmental Design and Architecture (SEDA), Navrachana University, Vadodara. This initiative aims at exploring cities and related discourses through a series of events such as guest lectures, discussions, workshops, city walks, and competitions.
“Urban Narratives Walk” unravels historic precinct through lens of urban planning and conservation. Institutions and the City Planning Decoding Public Strategies of Sir Patrick Geddes initiated during the Gaekwad Era.
Conducted by: Advaita Jalan & Vishvesh Pathak
Time: 8 am
Date: 29th November, 2025

Statues of Kamatibaug
2025-11-22 08:00 - 09:00 | Kamatibaug, Vadodara, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
A Heritage Walk
Curated and Conducted by Sandhya Gajjar
22nd November 2025 Saturday
8:00 – 9:00 am
Assembly point:
Ram Mandir, Kalaghoda
We are sold out for this event.

Baroda Past-Framed in the present
2025-11-22 16:00 - 2025-11-25 19:00 | Eclipse Experience Centre, SEE Linkages, 612 GIDC Estate, Makarpura, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Baroda Past-Framed in the present
Featuring a curated collection of watercolours, sketches, and photographs that celebrate the spirit, stories, and heritage of Baroda.

Manrangā – The Colour of the Mind
2025-11-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Raja Ravi Varma Studio, The Lukshmi Vilas Palace, Vadodara, Gujarat, 390001, India
Manrangā – The Colour of the Mind
A musical mehfil inspired by the art of Raja Ravi Varma
In collaboration with Dharma Originals Collective, this Heritage Week evening weaves together painting, melody, and movement – where each Rasa finds its Rang, and every expression finds its echo in music.
The event is free although registration is required. We will open registrations very soon,
Date: Saturday, 23rd November 2025
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Venue: Raja Ravi Varma Studio, The Lukshmi Vilas Palace
Event Full: We’re thrilled by your response! Unfortunately, all spots have been taken. Our sincere apologies.

Statues of Kamatibaug December 2025
2025-12-13 08:00 - 09:00 | Kamatibaug, Vadodara, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Assembly point:
Ram Mandir, Kalaghoda
The Event Registration is over.

Makarpura Medley 2025
2025-12-25 10:00 - 12:30 | Bodhi, Makarpura, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
The Heritage Trust of Baroda invites you to join us for an engaging block printing workshop at Bodhi. Let our seasoned experts immerse you in the intricacies of this ancient craft, guiding you through the process of creating your very own block-printed masterpiece to cherish as a souvenir of this delightful event. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to have fun while learning something timeless.
Thursday, 25th December, 2025 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Followed by
Lunch at Lucky Restaurant @ 12:30 pm
Venue:
Bodhi
889/4, GIDC Industrial Estate, Makarpura Vadodara – 390010

Champaner Pavagadh Heritage Festival 2025
2025-12-28 07:30 - 20:00 | Champaner Pavagadh, Pavagadh, India
Champaner Heritage Festival 2025 is being celebrated on 28th December 2025. The detailed program and events are listed at the below URL
https://www.heritagetrustbaroda.org/champaner-pavagadh-2025/
Organised by:
Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) – Regional Centre Vadodara. Ministry of Culture, Government of India
In Collaboration with Gujarat Tourism, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Panchmahal District Administration & Heritage Trust Vadodara

Passion Gardening - An Immersive Experience
2026-01-11 08:00 - 09:30 | Daar us Salaam, Vasna Road, Vadodara, India
A special gardening session with Nurruddin Bhaisaheb, a passionate gardener known for his beautifully curated mixed garden of fruiting, flowering and medicinal plants. Explore trees, shrubs and herbs, learn practical gardening skills, and discover the functional and healing uses of plants. The walk takes you through his lovingly maintained garden – a living classroom for plant lovers.
Date: 11th January 2026 (Sunday)
Venue: Daar us Salaam, Vasna Road,
Time: 8:00 – 9:30 am
Registration Fees: Rs. 100 – Limited Seats Available.
