Siddhapur is an ancient sacred town situated on the bank of the Saraswati River. Siddhpur is also known as Sri-sthal or a "pious place". It derives its name from the great ruler of Gujarat, Siddhraj Jaisingh, who constructed a magnificent Shiva temple in 12th century called Rudra Mahalaya. Rudra Mahalaya supposedly rested on 1600 pillars with 12 entrance doors and covered almost half of the total area of Siddhpur. He built a temple dedicated to Shiva, and also beautiful palaces and one huge tower, some say of 80 metres long. Under the Solanki rulers, the city was at the zenith of fame and glory. Known for the massive ruins of Rudra Mahalaya, the town is believed to be the only place for Hindus to perform the Matru Shraddh (the ritual ceremony for maternal spirits). This is performed at the hermitage of Kapil, Kapilashram, where there are three sacred sources of water - Gnanavapika, Alpa Sarovar and Bindu Sarovar.

The town is also known for beautiful Bohra houses, famous for its style of architecture which richly combines the elements of the Hindu, Islamic and colonial architecture. Siddhpur was a major centre of trade for the Bohra Muslims in pre-independence period. Bohra houses express the socio-cultural and religious nuances of the community. Built during the period of the late eighteenth to early twentieth centuries, these dwellings are based on the regional model but have evolved to an amazing level of sophistication and excellence. The well-laid out paved streets, service a common architectural vocabulary is a direct outcome of the collective vision of the Bohra merchants. The vibrancy and complexity of facades, the rich elemental variations and the distinct ethos of the interiors combine to express a mature architectural language.