Aji river and dam, situated at a distance of 8kms, are the main source of water supply to the city of Rajkot. River Aji is the most important river of Saurashtra. It originates from the hills of Sardhar and Lodhika region and travels through most taluks of Rajkot district before flowing into the Arabian Sea. The name 'Aji' is derived from a Sanskrit word meaning mother. The dam was built by the government of gujarat. The downstream area of the dam is maintained by the Rajkot Municipal Corporation. A beautiful step garden, amusement park for children, zoo, bird aviary, crocodile park are there where the citizens can spend their leisure time.