He passed this crossroads almost every day for 25 years while he headed Hindi department at the School of Languages of the Gujarat University (GU). Now, the same crossroads has been dedicated to Bholabhai Patel for his contribution to Gujarati literature.
The crossroads — connecting Gujarat University Library, Cept University and Gujarat University Law Bhavan — has been named Padma Shri Bholabhai Patel Chowk by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation ( AMC).
The gesture is a small tribute to the senior essayist and popular travelogue writer Bholabhai Patel’s vast contribution to the Gujarati literature,” says Rajendra Patel, chief secretary of Gujarati Sahitya Parishad.
“Bholabhai used to take poetry-analysis sessions for the students of MA at a roadside tea stall near the crossroads. Many of the students who pass by this junction are naturally reminded of his novel and unique ways of imparting teachings. Keeping these in mind, this crossroads has been rightly dedicated to him,” added Patel.
Bholabhai is best known for his travelogues, translated works, essays and has received several national awards for his memorable and unique contributions to literature.
