Ranchhodraiji Dakor Temple – Overview
Ranchhodraiji Temple is in Dakor Gujarat. Earlier famous for the worship of Shiva, it developed into a centre for Vaishnavism when Ranchodraiji, another incarnation of Krishna, appeared. It is one of the most ethnically important temples of Gujarat. The state government has recently included Dakor in the pilgrimage under the Yatradham Development Board.
Ranchhodraiji Dakor Temple Timings
Ranchhodraiji Dakor Temple opens at 6:00am in the morning and close at 7:30pm in the evening.
| Saturday | 6:45am–12pm, 4–7:30pm |
| Sunday | 6:45am–12pm, 4–7:30pm |
| Monday | 6:45am–12pm, 4–7:30pm |
| Tuesday | 6:45am–12pm, 4–7:30pm |
| Wednesday | 6:45am–12pm, 4–7:30pm |
| Thursday | 6:45am–12pm, 4–7:30pm |
| Friday | 6:45am–12pm, 4–7:30pm |
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History of this Temple
In the Mahabharata period, the area around Dakor was called ‘Hidamba’ forest. It was a very dense forest. It was pleasant and rich with rivers and lakes. Establishing his ashram for penance had become an attraction for the sages. Similarly, the hermitage of Dank Rishi was also in this area. Lord Shiva was pleased with him during penance and asked him to ask for something. Thereafter, Dank Rishi requested Lord Shiva to stay permanently in his ashram.
Lord Shiva agreed to their request. He disappeared and left behind his replica in the form of Linga, which is known as Danknath Mahadev. Thus, in ancient times Dakor was known as ‘Dankor’ after the name of Danknath Mahadev. It was also known as Khakharia because of the many Khakhra (Palash) trees in the vicinity.
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Place to visit near Ranchhodraiji Dakor Temple
Dwarkadhish Temple
Dwarkadhish Temple located in Dwarka is one of the four major pilgrimage centres of Hindus in India. This temple is a popular place to visit in Dwarka. It is a divine place for darshan of Lord Shiva and other deities. It reflects the architecture made from western influences.
Mahalakshmi Temple
The temple of Mahalakshmi is situated at a distance of one kms from the temple in the north direction of the temple. You can reach this temple by walking.
House of Bodana
Opposite the temple of Mahalakshmi is the house of Bodana and Ganga Bai. Lord Ranchhodraiji was worshiped in this house before the deity was moved to the present temple. There is a place inside the house where the deity was hidden and worshiped by Bodana’s wife.
Gomti Kund
This holy pond is situated right in front of the entrance of Shri Ranchhodraiji Temple. Bodana had hidden the deity in this pond. It is a very beautiful pond surrounded by twelve ghats. The place where the idol of Ranchora Rai was hidden is called Padmachinha.
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How to reach this Temple
By Air- The nearest airport from Ranchhodraiji Dakor Temple is Ahmedabad airport. Several domestic flights are available which connecting Ahmedabad to Delhi, Bombay, Daman, Pune. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services.
By Train- The nearest railway station from this temple is Ahmedabad railway station. It is situated on the Anand Godhra broad-gauge railway line. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services.
By Road- State transport bus services connect Dakor to Nadiad, Ahmedabad, Kapadvanj, Baroda, Bombay and others. And roads to this temple is well connected with other cities of the country so you can also easily reach this temple by using your own vehicle.
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