This place is called as Navdi Ovara located on the banks of river Tapi, in Surat city, of Gujarat state, India.
Ovara are the ghats at the banks of Tapi, built around 1625 AD.This place was used to built small boats.
Navdurga ovara is one such ghat on Tapi river which depicts the glorious past of Surat.
Tapi river is the the daughter of Lord Sun according to Hindu mythology.
There is a belief that even godess Ganga baths in river Tapi to wash her sins.
Surat and Tapi river shares an inseparable bond in terms of its importance.
Surat was earlier known as Suryapur and was founded by a priest called Gopi.
Surat was plundered many times by Muslim rulers and Portuguese empire between 12th to 15th century.
Surat was the most flourishing port during the time of Mughal rule.
The British established its first Indian trading company in Surat in 1612.
Today, Surat is one of the fastest developing country in the world and is famous for Diamond and Textile Industries.
