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Amul means priceless in Sanskrit. The brand name Amul, from the Sanskrit Amoolya, was suggested by a quality control expert in Anand and formed in 1946 is a dairy cooperative in India. It is a brand name managed by an apex cooperative organisation, Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd., which today is jointly owned by some 2.8 million milk producers in Gujarat. Amul has entered overseas markets such as Mauritius, UAE, USA, Bangladesh, Australia, China, Singapore, Hong Kong and a few South African countries. It produces milk products like Amul Butter, Amul Cheese, Amul Ice creams etc.
 

Bhadran is a village in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is in the Anand district. Bhadran was nicknamed the Paris of Gaekwad state due to its prosperity and civil works carried out by Maharaja Sayajiro Gaekwad III, the visionary ruler of Baroda. Places for social activities include a Guest House, a Rest House, Nani Khadki Dharmshala, Brahman Vadi, Shree Bhadrakali Mataji's Vadi, and Central Hall in Town Hall and Shree Annkshetra. It also has many temples.
 

If wish to take the excursions inward, then Hari Om Ashram in Bilodra might serve the serenity to bridge those pathways. In this ashram, first established as maun mandirs silent temples, tourists can find a space of solitude for quiet reflection. Sincere seekers take a vow of silence and shut themselves voluntarily inside these rooms to penetrate into the silence within them. This hermitage is run entirely on donations. It was founded by Pujya Shree Mota, a well known saint of Gujarat, who had dedicated his life to selfless service of Harijans.

About 16 kms from Dakor is a Shiva temple of the Solanki era, situated on the alluring sangam of the rivers Mahi and Galati where it is said lived Galav Muni Chandrahaas of Puranic fame. At present the lovely rocky bank of Mahi and the beautiful old Shiva temple on it has one spring of the River Galati constantly sprinkling water on the Shiva linga. Rich in art and architecture, it has a unique eight sided hall. The walls have carved figures of Gods, gandharvas, humans, rishis, horse riders, elephant riders, chariots, doli and the events of a human life, from birth to death, are all depicted in these carvings.
 

According to the Mahabharata legend Bhimsen on a journey with Sri Krishna carved open a small pool of fresh clean water into a great lake for the benefit of the hermitage dwellers and forest animals. Spreading over an area of 230 hectares opposite the Dakor temple, it is named after the river Gomti from Dwarka. On its banks there are dharamshalas, havelis and other buildings for lodging pilgrims. The three main embankments of Danknath Mahadev, Kaleshwar Mahadev and Bhattji Maharaj are well known. Another important one is Makhanio Aro, known for the visit of Ranchhodji, who rested at this place on a journey from Dwarka and was offered butter with sugar by Gangabai. Many pilgrims also pay respect to the seat of a Muslim saint on the banks of Lake Gomti. Today, this lake is also an attraction to go boating and feed turtles.
 

Karamsad is a city and a municipality in Anand district in the Indian state of Gujarat. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, one of India's greatest leaders in the Indian Independence Movement grew up in Karamsad. It was the home of his elder brother Vithalbhai Patel, who was also an important political leader. Karamsad is also famous for Pramukh Swami Medical College.