One of the 22 Gaams of Bavis Gam Samaj, rooted in the Charotar region of Gujarat
This village is located on Bhadran-Nadiad railway line and is after Bhadran railway station. It is belived that Zanzhar Patel community first settled at the village. Myth is that 300 years ago it was located few meters away from Devdungri Mata temple. Later on village shifted near Barotwada and currently, it is located at its current place. Village actively took part in freedom struggle and satyagraha movement. Zarola has also received Gram Sudharna award from state government. Bus service is available from Anand, Borsad, Ghuvaran and nearby villages.
Mostly agriculture, food-grains and tobacco. Village has three tobacco processing factories.
Village pond has three temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Rameshwar Mahadev Temple, Morlidhar Mahadev Temple, Saraswala Kuberdas Maharaj Panth Temple, Jogania Mata Temple, Verai Mata Temple, Khodiyaar Mata, Mundhari Mata and Devdungri Mata Temple are located in the village. Three other small temples and Sanatan Dharma Ashram are also at Zarola. Huge fair is organized in the village during Janmasthami and Sethla-Satam.
Charotar Region, Gujarat, India
Active members across USA, Canada, and India
Rich cultural traditions and values
Zarola is located in the Charotar region of Gujarat, India. The village is part of the vibrant network of 22 Gaams that make up the Bavis Gam Samaj community.
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