Dakor is a city and a municipality in Kheda district in the state of Gujarat, India. It is prominent for its grand temple of Shree Krishna in the entire province of Gujarat.
Dakor is situated in the kheda district of Gujarat State. Earlier Dakor was known as Dankapur, famous for the Danknath temple of Lord Shiva. In 1722 AD Ranchodrajiji temple of Lord Krishna was built and then Dakor became famous pilgrimage place.
Dakor is famous for Ranchorji temple of Lord Krishna. Ranchor is the name given to Lord Krishna when he fled from the battlefield in Mathura while fighting against Jarasandha.
The divinity of Ranchorji is similar to the divinity of Dwarkadish in Dwarka, both being made from black stone. Devotees are allowed to touch the feet of the Deity.
Temple is open from 6 am to 12 noon and then reopens at 4:00 PM till 7:00 PM. Mangala-arati is held every morning at 6:45 am. Ranchorji is dressed and decorated in public. In the morning aartis performed with Mangalabhog, Balbhog, Srinagarbhog, Gwalbhog and Rajbhog. In the afternoon aartis performed with Usthapanbhog, Shyanbhog and Shakhdibhog.
Every year lakhs of people visit Dakor especially on every full moon day. The main festivals at Dakor are held on the Kartik, Falgun, Chaitra and Ashwin Purnimas In the festivals more than one lakh of people visits the temple.
Address: 94 kms away from Ahmedabad
City: Ahmedabad
State: Gujarat
Location: West India
Year of Construction: 1772 A.D
Constructed By: Shri Gopalrao Jagannath Tambwekar
Type of Construction: Ancient
Type of Building: Temple
Dedicated: To Lord Vishnu
Religion: Hinduism
Festival: The main festivals at Dakor are held on the Kartik, Falgun, Chaitra and Ashwin Purnimas (full-moon days) and on each of these festivals over one lakh of people visits the Shrine
Accomodation: Accomodations are easily available at the hotels and lodges in Ahmedabad.
Accesibility: Ahmedabad is well connected to the major cities by air, rail and road.
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