Kalapi Tirth Museum

Kalapi Tirth Museum is a memorial museum in Lathi, Amreli district, Gujarat, dedicated to Sursinhji Takhtasinhji Gohil, known by his pen name Kalapi, the prince-poet of Lathi (1874-1900). Located in his former princely town, the museum preserves manuscripts, photographs, personal belongings and literary works documenting his life and contribution to Gujarati literature. It serves as a cultural landmark commemorating the heritage of the Lathi state and its renowned poet.

Visitors can expect a small heritage museum dedicated to the poet Kalapi, housed in Lathi town. The museum displays photographs, handwritten manuscripts, letters, books, personal artifacts and information panels about the life of Sursinhji Gohil and the history of Lathi State. The setting is quiet and educational, focused on Gujarati literature and local royal heritage, with rooms to explore exhibits at a leisurely pace.

The museum commemorates Sursinhji Takhtasinhji Gohil (1874-1900), Thakor of Lathi State, who wrote under the pen name Kalapi. A renowned Gujarati poet, he produced significant literary works in his short life and is remembered for his contributions to Gujarati poetry. The museum preserves his legacy and the history of the former princely state of Lathi in the Saurashtra region.

The museum holds cultural importance for Gujarati literature and heritage, serving as a tribute to Kalapi's literary contributions. It is a place of remembrance for lovers of Gujarati poetry and a cultural site that reflects the royal and literary traditions of Saurashtra.