Located in the Dandia Bazaar area, the Bhaskar Vitthal Wada is known for its wooden pillars, huge entrances & ornate brackets. It was built by the then Deewan of Baroda State – Bhau Bhaskar Vitthal Khasgiwale, during the reign of Govind Rao Gaekwad (1739-1800). The Wada is, therefore named after him. Bhau Bhaskar Vitthal was the officer of the State, responsible for the collection of revenue.
The majority of the Wada is constructed out of wood. It is believed that the structure had 6 floors in total at the time of its construction. Out of the 6, 3 floors were demolished or removed due to their poor condition. The Wada, at one point in time, was also utilized as a school but due to the poor condition of the building, people were forced to shun the Wada.
‘Hathi Pol’, located just behind the Wada, was named after Dewan’s (Bhau Bhaskar Vitthal) elephants as his elephants were stabled there.
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The poor condition of the Wada led to the demolition of one of its portions over the years. Currently, the Wada is in a very poor and deteriorating condition and needs due attention & restoration.
We have such fond memories of J M junior school , which was in a same WADA… golden childhood memeory… hoping to restored …