Why did Krishna come to Dakor?

Why did Krishna come to Dakor?

Sarad Purnima, which comes after end of Navratra, is the day believed on which lord Krishna came to Dakor as ranchodrai with his great devotee known as Bodana. Lord come to Dakor to fulfill the promise that he will come to Dakor with Bodana.

Which God is dakor?

Dakor, in its earlier phases as pilgrimage center in Gujarat, was famous for the Danknath temple, a place of shiva worship. In the later phases it developed into a Vaishnavite center with the growing fame of Ranchhodraiji [form of Lord Shri Krishna] temple, which was built in 1772 A.D.

Why is dakor famous?

Is onion symbol of Krishna?

Onion is called ‘krishnaval’ because of its shapes of conch shell and chakra. Both are weapons of the Lord Shri Krishna.

Which is the symbol of Lord Krishna?

Krishna is often depicted wearing a peacock-feather wreath or crown, and playing the bansuri (Indian flute). In this form, he is usually shown standing with one leg bent in front of the other in the Tribhanga posture. He is sometimes accompanied by cows or a calf, which symbolise the divine herdsman Govinda.

Where is the Grand Temple of Dakor located?

Dakor is a city and a Nagarpalika in Kheda district in the state of Gujarat, India. It is prominent for its grand temple of Shree Ranchhodraiji.

What was the history of Dakor in Mahabharat?

Dakor had history from the Mahabharat time, when it was covered by dense Jungle known as Hidimba van, so it attracts many saints same like the Rishi Dank, who pleased the Lord Shiva and asked to stay here in Ashram so Lord Shiva left his replica in form of ling, over the period it is known as Danknath Mahadev for long time.

When was the Ranchhodraiji temple in Dakor built?

In the later phases it developed into a Vaishnavite center with the growing fame of Ranchhodraiji [form of Lord Shri Krishna] temple, which was built in 1772 A.D. Today this place is known not only as a pilgrimage center but also a trading center where one can get the articles related to puja, and other rituals.

How did the Dakor tree get its name?

Thus in ancient times, Dakor was known as ‘Dankor’ after the name of Dankanth Mahadev. It was also known as khakhariya because of many khakhra (palash) trees in the vicinity. The present Dakor owes its raison d’etre not to Dank Rishi but to Bodana, a great devotee of Lord Krishna.