Bharuch also known as Broach, is located in Gujarat at the mouth of the Narmada River. This city is located between Surat and Vadodra and spreads over an area of ​​6527 sq km. Bharuch is the administrative headquarters of Bharuch district. The history of this city dates back to the 3rd century, when the port of Bharuch was mentioned as Barugaza. This port was widely used by Arab traders to enter Gujarat via Bharuch to do business. Bharuch is an industrial center in Gujrat, famous for its magnificent temples and its strong connection with Hindu mythology, dating back to Saint Bhrigurishi and Bhagwan Parshram (the incarnation of Lord Vishnu). This city is also renowned for its roasted salted peanuts. Bharuch is also known for the Meghraja Festival, unique to the region and celebrated in the month of Shravan (August-September) for 25 days. During this festival, a 5.5 feet tall idol of Meghraj (Lord Indra) is prepared from the soil of Narmada river and is worshiped for 25 days. During the last 4 days of this festival a fair is organized. Being an ancient city, Bharuch has a rich historical lineage. It is a wonderful experience to explore the historical delights of Bharuch. Some of the tourist places in Bharuch are religious places in Bharuch Bharuch is full of temples spread all over the city. Some of these religious places are as follows Bhrigu Rishi Bharuch Temple is famous for two things: Narmada River and Bhrigu rishi temple present in this city. The Bhrigu Rishi Temple, one of the eminent and divine temples of Gujarat, is located in the east of the city in the Dandia Bazar area on the banks of the holy river Narmada. Jama Masjid Jama Masjid is another destination to explore in Bharuch to know... ... half of the card ...... made using black wood. The mosque retains many fascinating carvings that date back around 200-300 years. Adjacent to the mosque is a shrine of the famous saint and great scholar, Maulana Ishaqu, who breathed his last breath here in 1660 AD Roman Catholic ChurchRoman Catholic Church in Bharuch is one of the most famous and sacred shrines existing in the city of Bharuch in Gujarat . It was founded around 200 years ago, however the renovation process of the church took place in the year 1861 AD The Roman Catholic Church of Bharuch is very popular among locals as well as tourists. Credit can be given to its architectural excellence which is magnificent. A colorful Masjid is located at the front of the church while a few meters away is a large Hindu temple. All three together constitute an authentic expression of progressive and splendid India.