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Shree Khodaldham Temple

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  • Timings : 5:45 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Entry Fee : No fee
  • Distance from near by city 68.1 KMs From Rajkot
  • Trip duration (including travel in hours)3 - 4 Hours
  • Transportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • Travel Tips None

The Shree Khodaldham Temple is a Hindu temple near Kagvad in Gujarat. The temple is a very famous religious place in Gujarat. The temple is a must visit place during the Rajkot tour package.

Khodaldham has a very special architecture. It displays the traditional style of the Leuva Patel community. The main reason for the tourists to visit the temple is the architecture and the spiritual vibes. Apart from the Khodaldham temple, tourists can also see the idols of Shri Mahadeva, Shri Ram Darbar and others, which are in the same temple building. 

The temple also has a garden, which is under maintenance by the forest department. It has so many plants for both medical and flowering as well. The temple authorities also use battery vehicles to provide tours of the temple for senior citizens. Tourists can also find stalls for snacks and juice outside the temple. The Khodaldham temple is one of the best places to visit in Rajkot

History

The Khodaldham temple is in the devotion of Maa Khodiyar. The temple came into existence in the year 2012. It was open for the public to visit in the year 2017. The Shree Khodaldham Trust of the Leuva Patel community built the temple. 

The Shree Khodaldham temple is one of the largest Hindu temples. It is 299 feet long and 135 feet high. The temple has the idols of Maa Khodiyar, Maa Amba, Maa Mahakali and many other female goddesses.

About the Shree Khodaldham Temple

In the Shree Khodaldham temple, there is an idol of Maa Khodal, along with 20 other goddesses. The temple has 650 statues in total from the Mandovar. The statue of Dhartiputra is also there in the temple in a separate area. It is the only temple where the artistic Patel panels are placed in the world. The national flag rotates at the temple’s entrance, and it is the first temple in the world to do it. 

Which God is Khodaldham?

Khodaldham is a Hindu temple in honour of Khodal of the Leuva Patel community. It is located in Kagvad village in Rajkot, Gujarat.

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