Why is Krishna called ranchod Rai?

Lord Krishna is said to have several names each gained from his different Leelas. One such name that he has been given is ‘Ranchod’ which is derived from two different words namely ‘Ran’ which means war and ‘chod’ which means to leave. Hence the meaning of Ranchod is the one who ran away from the battlefield.

Where is ranchod located?

According to Acharya Indu Prakash, the temple of Ranchhodji of Dakor located in Gujarat is dedicated to Shri Krishna. He is worshiped under the name Ranchod.

Why is Dakor temple famous?

Dakor Temple in Gujarat, one of the major pilgrimage sites in India, is known for the beautiful form of Lord Shri Krishna. There is a great temple of Ranchodji, due to it’s religious and due to the faith in the devotees, lakhs of devotees come to visit. In this pilgrimage site of India, devotees throng every full moon.

Why Krishna is called ranchod Quora?

The Supreme Lord is known by His pastimes or divine Leelas. He defeated Jarasandha many times but Jarasandha won’t back off. Hence Lord Krishna left the battlefield during the fight and that’s why the name “Ranchod”.

Why Lord Krishna is called Banke Bihari?

Krishna, the god with as many names as the people who adore Him, is also known as “Banke Bihari”. In the phrase Banke Bihari, the term ‘Banke’ suggests ‘bent at three places’ and ‘Bihari refers ‘the Supreme enjoyer’. Krishna is regarded as the Supreme Enjoyer as he knew how to find rasa in every aspect of life.

Why is Krishna called Chaliya?

Because he used to playfully deceive his devotees, who were playing the role of his friends and cowherd maidens of Brij, as part of his beautiful Leela (pastimes). People fondly call him Chhaliya, out of pure love and pleasure.

Who is constructed Dakor temple?

Shri Gopalrao Jagannath Tambwekar
The present temple was constructed by Shri Gopalrao Jagannath Tambwekar in 1772 A.D. at the cost of rupees one lakh. It was built with brick walls and stones pillars.

How old is Dakor temple?

The temple was built in 1772 AD. The main Ranchhodrai idol is in black touchstone, 1 m tall and 45 cm in breadth, richly adorned with gold, jewels and expensive clothes. Its throne, an ornate masterpiece of woodcarving plated in silver and gold, was presented by the Gaekwad of Baroda.

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 taluka is dakor?

By Road Dakor is in Thasra taluka of Kheda District, 43 km northeast of Anand, and 35 km east of Nadiad.

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