Nar Gujarat

Published: 05.21.2009 by: Ketan Patel

About Nar: Nar Village is located at 22°28' North latitude and 72°71' East longitude in the Petlad taluk of Anand District, Gujarat, India. It is located along the Western Railway’s Anand-Khambhat rail-line.

There are two folktales about the existence of Nar. According to the history about Jains, Navdhar, of Maurya Dynasty, established the town in Vikram Samvat 203, Chaitra Sud 2, Thursday. Another folktale indicates that original name of the town was Narangpur which was established by Narsingh in Samvat 802, ie thirteenth century. Mojority of the population of Nar consists of Patidars. Over hundred Patidar families follow Jainism since last five generations.

Past Events

2014 Picnic

Merrill Park, Middlesex Turnpike, Woodbridge Township

2013 Picnic

Roosevelt Park, Route 1, Edison Township

2012 Picnic

Merrill Park, Middlesex Turnpike, Woodbridge Township

2011 Picnic

Roosevelt Park, Route 1, Edison Township

2010 Picnic

Roosevelt Park, Route 1, Edison Township

2008 Picnic

Roosevelt Park, Route 1, Edison Township

2007 Picnic

Merrill Park, Middlesex Turnpike, Woodbridge Township

Updated: 06.29.2014 Upcoming Events
Useful Links

NAR B.R.L High School


NAR B.R.L High School Reunion 1970

In January of 2014, the class of 1970 students from across India and overseas arranged a science fair competition to encourage students in science and technology. 40 schools participated. The first prize was Rs. 111,000. The second prize was Rs. 51,000. The third prize was Rs. 25,000. Each school received Rs. 5,000 for participation.