Shital Cinema and "Ponk" Picnics..

The only theatre in Rander/Adajan area (apart from the now defunct Rupali) which used to be a hit with the school/college bunks and giltterati of Surat. Inaugurated in 1970 with the famous film "Anand". It subsequently went on to screen lots of Hollywood movies, and was frequented by lovers of Hollywood. It currently screens hindi movies and b-grade ones.

The Old Bus Station & Service Centre as viewed from the crossroads leading to Shital, Hope Pul, and Rander. It is defunct now, but does elicit memories of its heydays, when most of the buses plying from Rander were serviced here.

What remains of the vast open land, which used to be the "Ponk Picnic" area... Its now a very small place cordoned off. In times bygone, Surti's would camp here during winter right from morning alongwith family, and badminton raquets, cricket bats, savour the famous "Aandhri Vani no Ponk" which was available fresh from the various "Bhatthis", and enjoy a whole day out.

Girls School - Gopipura

Girls High School in Gopipura, also popularly known as Mahila Vidyalaya. Its one of the oldest Girls School in Surat

Majura Gate Birds Eye View

Majura Gate Junction with its new multilater flyover. Took these pics from the upper layer, which affords a birds eye view.













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Glitzy International Trade Center at the spot which used to be called Kapadia Wadi on Majura Gate corner, next to Himani Apts.

Suraj Cinema..

Suraj Cinema in Begumpura... once upon a time was one of the best... But now biding time by screening B-Grade movies.

Surat By Night...!!

Surat...Athwa Gate Junction by Night...

Rajeshree Cinema

Practically the only cinema hall in Central Surat.. used to show English Movies at times. Later went bust, and was taken over by Tapali Mandap and converted into Rajeshree Hall for marriages & other events.

GP (Girls Polytechnic)

The Girls Polytechnic (GP).. a famous landmark, and also stopping point for the boys!

Chamber of Commerce

The Office of the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Nanpura on the banks of the river. Once you click on the image and see in full size, see the banner on RHS of their dream project of Interntional Exhibition & Convention Centre.

GPO..

The General Post Office (GPO) on Main Road in Mahidharpura. One of the famous landmarks of Surat. The Philately Club was established here, though with the advent of TV, children interested in stamp collections is fast dwindling.

Bhavani Vad...

Bhavani Vad Temple in Mahidharpura area. One of the most famous landmarks in the heart of Surat.