Ranchhodray Temple Dakor - Featured Reviews (23974)
"Dakor Ranchhodraiji Mandir is a serene and spiritually uplifting place, with beautiful architecture and a vibrant atmosphere. A must-visit for devotees."
Spiritual , devotional temple..
But with less facilities n management ..
Healthy advice :- don't talk with any pandit here.. They'll rob you..
Very crowded place. We can worship God quickly even though there is a heavy crowd. Cleanliness to be improved. Very traffic oriented place. The parking place is very long distance but there is no other way.
Very divin place to visit. Temple has enough space also you can get the prasad laddo for rs10. Also here people come here when there wish is full filled for kids and they weight the kid on golden weight scale.
Should also visit the Mahalaxmi temple which is very nearby hardltt 250steps.
Ranchhodray Temple Dakor
Ranchhodraiji Maharaj Mandir situated in Dakor city resided in the Kheda district of Gujarat. The temple is one of the popular temples of Dakor. This temple is the popular pilgrimage centre also the boating facility available at the lake in front of the temple stands as the major attraction to the temple. The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna. Devotees throng to the temple especially during the aarti to seek darshan of Lord Krishna. The temple of Lord Krishna is also popular for the various Bhog and Prasad, especially Laddu and Rasmalayi. The temple has a unique culture, where only women's are allowed to offer food (Prasad) and flowers to the Lord
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.
akor in Kheda District of Gujarat is prominent for its grand temple of Shree Krishna which have a historical significance. An interesting legend relates how Lord Krishna came to reveal himself at Dakor (Kaira District) leaving his Dwarka abode. In olden times a Krishna devotee named Bholanath used to walk all the way to Dwarka from Dakor on every full moon night to worship his beloved Krishna. The all-knowing God noticed the difficulties which his devotee was undergoing. The god told Bholanath when he was visiting Dwarka that he need not walk all the way to distant Dwarka as he had decided to stay at Dakor (Dhankpuri of olden times). So God accompanied him to Dakor.
The priests at Dwarka temple were naturally upset at the turn of events. They somehow or other wanted to get backthe stone-idol of Ranchhodrai (Krishna). Both at Dwarka and Dakor Krishna is known Ranchhodrai. It is said that he ran away from battle when Kalyavan attacked him as an ally of Jarasandh. So Krishna is called Ranchhodrai - one who ran away from the battle. The priest of Dwarka knew that Bholanath was a poor man. So they told him that he should either pay for the stone idol in gold or return it. The only golden ornament the poor devotee had was his wife's nose ring. When the idol and the nose ring were placed in the scales they were found to be equal in weight. That is how Krishna changed his residence from Dwarka to Dakor for the convenience of a devotee. The belief is the Krishna idol of Dakor was originally from Dwarka.
There is a carnival or fair which takes place at Dakor around February and March, (during festival of Holi).On the day of Sharad Purnima (Full moon day) which comes after end of navratri is the day believed on which lord krishna come to Dakor as Ranchodrai with his great devotee known as Badona. Thus, he fulfilled his promise. Also the temple is visited by devotees during Janmashtmi on birth
Visiting Ranchhodrai Dakor Temple was an excellent experience that left me in awe of its beauty and spiritual significance... From the moment I stepped foot into the temple premises, I felt a sense of tranquility and positive energy enveloping me...
Ranchhodrai Dakor Temple is a destination that should be on every devotee's list...
What truly sets Ranchhodrai Dakor Temple apart is the sense of unity and harmony that prevails among its devotees. People from different backgrounds and walks of life come together in devotion, creating an atmosphere of inclusiveness and shared spirituality. It is heartwarming to witness the strong community bond and the genuine love for the divine that unites everyone...
The temple complex also offers various amenities to ensure a comfortable visit. Clean restrooms, ample parking space, and well-managed crowd control measures contribute to a hassle-free experience. Additionally, the on-site food stalls serve delicious prasad (offering), allowing devotees to indulge in traditional Gujarati cuisine.
Dakor The City Of Krishna
Peaceful The Name Peaceful The vibe of this place With Ranchhodrayji!!..
Temple is having very pure and soothing vibes for devotee's.
Lake in Near Having some Viewpoints.
This is a very important temple for Krishna lovers. Beautiful in the architecture yet lone finds it difficult to enjoy and feel all the beauty and glory of the temple and the idol of Ranchhodray Maharaj. There's a crowd on most of the days, especially on Poornimas, ekadashis or any other festivals. Standing even for 1 min and taking an eyeful of darshans is also not possible nowadays. One has to hire a cab or take a public transport or an autorickshaw to reach here . it's around 67 kms from Baroda railway station. Better to reach in the early morning hours to avoid rush and the heat as Baroda is a hot city with harsh sun.
