Kirti Mandir

Kirti Mandir is situated on the north of the statue of Prince Fatehsinhrao Gaekwad near the Vishwamitri Bridge. With a cluster of shiva temples, it was built to commemorate the cremation of the members of the Gaekwad family. This "E" shaped large magnificent stone building with domes, terraces, balconies, and central sikhara rising to about 33 meters. According to Sayajirao Gaekwad, it was built to commemorate the benefactors of his state irrespective of their race, caste or creed. Built by Maharaja Sayajirao at the cost of Rs. 50,000, it preserves in its various rooms the statues and photographs of the members of the royal family. The interior of this elegant structure is marble finished and on the walls of the central hall are the murals Gangavataran, the battle of Mahabharat, Life of Meera and Natir Pooja - executed by the famous Bengali artist Nandalal Bose. It can be visited by everybody between 9 & 12 in the morning and 2.30 & 5.30 in the evening.