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Khodaldham Temple Kagvad History, Timings, Photos, Contact Number, Accommodation

12Feb

By Divyaraj GohelNo Comments

Khodaldham Temple Kagvad History, Timings, Photos, Contact Number, Accommodation

Shree Khodaldham Temple is a holy temple situated near Kagvad in Gujarat. Located on Virpur-Jetpur road, it is one of the popular religious places in Gujarat and among the must-visit temples as part of Rajkot Packages. Khodaldham Temple Kagvad Khodaldham Temple – the magnificent landmark temple at Kagvad, Rajkot is known not only for its sheer size but also for setting a new Guinness World Record in 2017 in the category of the highest number of people singing the national anthem simultaneously at a single venue. It is one of the largest comprehensive Hindu Temples in the country. Khodaldham Temple History Dedicated to Maa Khodiyar, the foundation stone for the temple was laid in the year 2012 and was opened to the public in 2017. Built by Shri Kodhaldham Trust of...

Champaner – Pavagadh Archaeological Park

12Feb

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Facts & History, Holiday, Pilgrimage, Travel

Champaner – Pavagadh Archaeological Park

Champaner - The Historical city Panchmahal Vadodara Champaner is a historical city in the state of Gujarat, in western India. It is located in the Panchmahal district, 47 kilometers from the city of Vadodara. The city of Samu Lala was briefly the capital of the Sultanate of Gujarat. Champaner was founded by Vanraj Chavda, the most prominent king of the Chavda Dynasty, in the 8th century. He named it after the name of his friend and general Champa, also known later as Champaraj. By the later 15th century, the Khichi Chauhan Rajputs held Pavagadh fort above the town of Champaner. The young Sultan of Gujarat, Mahmud Begada, deciding to attack Champaner, started towards it with his army on 4 December 1482. After defeating the Champaner army, Mahmud captured the town and besieged Pav...

3Feb

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Holiday, Pilgrimage, Travel, Wildlife

Top Holiday Destination in Gujarat

The top Holiday Destination in Gujarat are Below:- Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary(Sasan Gir) Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Sasan Gir, is a forest and wildlife sanctuary near Talala Gir in Gujarat, India. Gir National Park is the only place in the world where you can spot lions roaming free in the wild. The real discovery channel of India has situated approximately 65 km South East of the Junagarh District. The Government notified the large geographical extent of Sasan Gir as a wildlife sanctuary on 18th September 1965 in order to conserve the Asiatic Lion. It covers a total area of 1412 square kilometers of which 258 Km forms the core area of the National Park. Indiscriminate hunting by the people of Junagarh led to their decrease in population...

Top Best Pilgrimage Places in Gujarat | Temple in Gujarat

2Feb

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Holiday, Pilgrimage, Stay, Travel

Top Best Pilgrimage Places in Gujarat | Temple in Gujarat

Top Best Pilgrimage Places in Gujarat are Below:- 1.Palitana Jain Temples : The Palitana temples of Jainism are located on Shatrunjaya hill by the city of Palitana in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, India. The city of the same name, known previously as Padliptapur, has been dubbed "The City of Temples". Shatrunjaya means a "place of victory against inner enemies" or "which conquers inner enemies". "Welcome to Palitana, the world’s first vegetarian city in India’s Gujarat."Yes, that is right, India is home to the world’s first fully vegetarian city, and it’s called Palitana. A small city, located in the Bhavnagar district of Gujarat in India, it is counted among the purest and most revered destinations for those who follow Jainism. In fact, it is absolutely illegal to kill animals for e...