Accommodation

Khodiyar Mandir has achieved a global presence. Every year the temple sees devot...

Amusement

The Khodiyar Temple is located on the bank of the Tataniya Dharo Lake, a popular...

Food

It is the belief of the Shri Khodiyar Mandir Trust that no hungry individual sho...

Souvenirs

The Shri Khodiyar Mandir Trust has set up a small shop that sells few souvenirs....

HISTORY

Maharaja Wakhatsinghji Gohil ruled the state of Bhavnagar from 1748 to 1816. He was a devout follower of Khodiyar Ma and often visited the shrine at Mandel. There he prayed to the goddess to bring her holy presence to Sihor- the capital of Bhavnagar state. Khodiyar Ma agreed and told him to lead the way, only on the condition that he doesn’t turn around and check if she is following. Wakhatsinghji walked on, until he reached a  Read More