India Mint Stamp
Lokith Philately
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Gujarat
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Gujarat
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Date of issue: 13.11.2022
Date of issue: 13.11.2022
Pin code: 388225
Pin code: 388225
Status: Active
Status: Active
PO Name: Dakor
PO Name: Dakor
Description: Shri Ranchhordraiji Maharaj Temple is surrounded by the fort wall and is situated near the banks of the lake Gomti in the middle of Dakor in Gujarat. The temple is covered with 8 domes and 24 turrets, the central dome reaches a height of 27 meters. This temple is constructed with white marble and gold urn and white flag is also the tallest in the district. The main idol of Shri Ranchhordraiji Maharaj (Lord ShriKrishna) is made of black stone which is 1 meter tall, and 45 cm wide. It is believed that Ranchhodraiji, the name of Lord Krishna, literally means "the one who " Left the war field".
Description: Shri Ranchhordraiji Maharaj Temple is surrounded by the fort wall and is situated near the banks of the lake Gomti in the middle of Dakor in Gujarat. The temple is covered with 8 domes and 24 turrets, the central dome reaches a height of 27 meters. This temple is constructed with white marble and gold urn and white flag is also the tallest in the district. The main idol of Shri Ranchhordraiji Maharaj (Lord ShriKrishna) is made of black stone which is 1 meter tall, and 45 cm wide. It is believed that Ranchhodraiji, the name of Lord Krishna, literally means "the one who " Left the war field".
The carvings of the temple influence the architectural style of the temples of Maharashtra. Some important life events of Krishna are also depicted in the murals made in the main temple. The construction of this temple inspired Shroff Gopal Jagannath of the Peshwa's court in Poona with the dream of building a huge and grand temple. With the same inspiration, Bhalchandra Rao and his descendants got it constructed in 1772 and Maharaja Gaekwad of Vadodara gifted an artistic throne to this temple. There is a Tokorkhana (music hall) on the upper floor of the gate where music is played on Shehnai and Dhol every three hours every day. Shri Bhalchandra Rao and other descendants of Inamdar Tambekar, the builder of this temple, still provide their services to this temple.
The carvings of the temple influence the architectural style of the temples of Maharashtra. Some important life events of Krishna are also depicted in the murals made in the main temple. The construction of this temple inspired Shroff Gopal Jagannath of the Peshwa's court in Poona with the dream of building a huge and grand temple. With the same inspiration, Bhalchandra Rao and his descendants got it constructed in 1772 and Maharaja Gaekwad of Vadodara gifted an artistic throne to this temple. There is a Tokorkhana (music hall) on the upper floor of the gate where music is played on Shehnai and Dhol every three hours every day. Shri Bhalchandra Rao and other descendants of Inamdar Tambekar, the builder of this temple, still provide their services to this temple.