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Shri Ranchhodraiji Maharaj Mandir (Dakor Temple Committee)

Trust · Dakor, Kheda district, Gujarat

The committee runs the Ranchhodraiji temple at Dakor, one of Gujarat's most important Krishna shrines. Here Krishna is worshipped as Ranchhodrai, a four-armed form of Vishnu. The present temple was built in 1772 by Gopalrao Jagannath Tambwekar. Huge crowds come on full-moon days, especially Sharad and Kartik Purnima. The committee's website also publishes darshan timings for the Shri Lakshmiji temple.

How it is run

A temple committee of trustees, with a trustee-chairman, runs the temple.

Tips for pilgrims

• Darshan timings change daily with the festival calendar. Check the 'Darshan Timing' post on ranchhodraiji.org for your date.
• Purnima days, especially Sharad and Kartik Purnima, are the most crowded.

Temples it runs

• Shri Ranchhodraiji Maharaj Temple – Dakor, Kheda district
• Shri Lakshmiji Temple – Dakor, Kheda district