Vadnagar: (42 km from Siddhapur)

Vadnagar finds mention in many Hindu Purans and in the travelogue of great Chinese traveler, Hicu-en-Tsing (7 th century), as a rich and flourishing town. The inscription on Arjun Bari Gate confirms King Kumarapla built the fortification of the city in 1152 AD.

The town sits on the high bank of Sharmistha Talav, with a overlooking promenade, in a crescent and a series of steps leading to the tank. The fortification and undulating skyline mirrored in the water of Sharmistha Talav, lend a picturesque quality to the whole composition. Several temples, step wells, old havelis, fort gates and inscriptions bear testimony to the glorious past. Hatkeshwar Mahadev, located outside the town, is a Shiva temple about 500 years old, having a high shikhara and beautiful carvings, representing various Hindus themes, like Dasha Avatara, Pandavas.

Kirti Torana is located on the bank of Sharmistha Talav, on a road going down from Arjun Bari. It is among the few surviving examples of the entrance gates, once regular feature of the architecture of Gujarat in Solanki period. Architectural treatment and the exquisite stone carvings on every part remind one of Rudra Mahalaya at Siddhapur. Next to it, remains of one of the twin toranas provide an opportunity to appreciate the sculptural details.