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🛕 Khodiyar Mandir – Bhavnagar, Gujarat

Khodiyar Mandir is a prominent Hindu temple located near Tataniya Wali Lake, about 15 km from Bhavnagar, Gujarat. The temple is dedicated to Maa Khodiyar, a revered goddess especially worshipped by the Leuva Patel, Rajput, and Gohil communities.

The current structure of the temple was built in 1911 by Maharaja Wakhatsinhji Gohil, and later expanded by Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji. The temple is situated on a scenic hillock with a ropeway facility available for easier access, especially for the elderly.

🏛️ Khodiyar Mandir Trust

The Shree Khodiyar Mandir Trust was established in 1953 by the royal Gohil family to manage temple operations and community services.

Current trustees include:

H.H. Maharaja Vijayrajsinghji Gohil
H.H. Maharani Samyukta Kumari Gohil
Yuvrajsaheb Jaiveerraj Singh Gohil
Maharajkumari Brijeshwari Kumari Gohil
Shri Punitaba Raghvendrasinh Gohil

🕐 Temple Timings

Open every day from 4:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Special crowds gather on Tuesdays, Sundays, and during Purnima (Full Moon)
Ideal time to visit: November to February

🏨 Facilities Offered by the Trust

Accommodation: Dharamshalas such as Krishnakumarsinhji Bhawan and Sir Virbhadrasinhji Bhawan with both AC and non-AC rooms.
Bhojanalaya (Dining): Free meals served daily, capable of serving over 3,000 people at a time.
Medical Aid: Onsite clinic, ambulance service, and disabled-friendly access.
Ropeway: Available for easier access to the hilltop section of the temple.
Shops and Stalls: Offering prasad, toys, handicrafts, and local sweets like lapsi.
Garden and Play Area: Peaceful recreational space near the lake for families and children.

🌱 Social and Religious Activities

Online Darshan for global devotees.
Regular Annadan (free food distribution) and medical camps.
Support for orphans, differently-abled, and underprivileged students.
Hosting of religious events: Navratri havans, Gyan Yagna, Lok Dayro (folk events), etc.
Promotes environmental awareness through tree planting and cleanliness drives.

📍 Contact Information

Address:
Khodiyar Mandir Trust,
Radhika Complex, Virani Circle,
Kaliyabid, Bhavnagar – 364001, Gujarat, India

Phone: +91 96622 02020
Email: Available via official temple contacts

✨ Highlights

Over 100 years old temple built by Gohil rulers
Devoted to Maa Khodiyar – a powerful and protective deity
Managed by a royal trust with a strong emphasis on service and hospitality
Offers modern facilities with traditional spiritual experience
Highly active in charity, health, and education initiatives