Darshan timings at Khodaldham
| Season | Opens | Darshan | Closes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All year (daily) | 5:30 AM | 5:30 AM to 9:30 PM | 9:30 PM | Open |
| Midday (typical) | - | Sanctum may pause briefly for the midday bhog | - | Open |
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How to reach Khodaldham Temple, Kagvad
Kagvad lies just off the Rajkot-Junagadh corridor, about 4 km from the National Highway, so the temple is easiest to reach by road. Rail and air both need a final road leg.
| Mode | Point | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest railway | Virpur station | Approx 9 km | Small station; Jetpur (approx 14 km) has more trains and better connectivity. |
| Nearest airport | Rajkot International (Hirasar) | Approx 95 km | New Hirasar airport; taxis run to Kagvad. Older Rajkot city airport is a shade closer. |
| By road from Rajkot | Rajkot city | Approx 63 km | Roughly 1.5 hours via Gondal and Jetpur; GSRTC and private buses available. |
| By road from Junagadh | Junagadh | Approx 48 km | Signposted via Kagvad village. |
| Bus / drop | Kagvad village stop | Approx 3 km | GSRTC buses stop in the village; auto or taxi covers the last stretch to the campus. |
Puja & aarti schedule
- Campus and mandir open, early morning darshan5:30 AM
- Mangla (morning) aarti6:00 AM
- Rajbhog / bhog offering; short pause possibleMidday
- Sandhya (evening) aarti6:30 PM
- Final darshan, temple closes9:30 PM
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Dress code & temple rules
Wear modest, traditional clothing; cover shoulders and knees out of respect at this Shakti shrine.
Remove footwear before entering the sanctum area; footwear stands are provided.
Photography is generally allowed on the campus but avoid flash and follow any no-photography signs inside the garbhagriha.
Maintain silence and queue discipline during aarti, when crowds swell.
Carry minimal bags; large luggage and prohibited items may be checked at security.
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Best time to visit & festivals
October to March brings the most comfortable Saurashtra weather and the biggest gatherings. As a Shakti temple, Navratri is the spiritual peak; the January Patotsav marks the founding.
| Festival | When | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri | Sep-Oct (Ashwin) | Nine nights of Devi worship, the high point for a Khodiyar shrine, with garba and heavy footfall. Peak |
| Patotsav (Foundation Day) | 21 January | Anniversary of the 2017 pran-pratishtha; large community celebration by the Leuva Patel Samaj. Peak |
| Khodiyar Jayanti | Maha Sud Aatham, approx Jan-Feb | Birth celebration of Khodiyar Mata; special aarti and prasad. |
| Janmashtami | Aug-Sep | Krishna's birth marked among the allied deities on campus. |
| Diwali and Holi/Dhuleti | Oct-Nov and March | Festive darshan and decorations draw regional pilgrims. |
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Nearby temples & tirths
Virpur Jalaram Temple
Famous shrine of Sant Jalaram Bapa where no donations are accepted.
Gondal Bhuvaneshwari Temple
Shakti peeth and Ayurveda pharmacy in the old princely town of Gondal.
Somnath Temple
First of the twelve Jyotirlingas on the Arabian Sea coast.
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Where to stay
Khodaldham runs its own bhojanालय (community dining) and the Trust provides pilgrim rest facilities on or near the campus; contact the Shree Khodaldham Trust in advance for room availability, as accommodation is community-focused and can fill on festival days. For hotel-grade stays, Jetpur (approx 14 km) has budget lodges, while Rajkot (approx 63 km) and Gondal offer the widest choice of hotels; many devotees combine the darshan with a night at Virpur or Junagadh. Accommodation details are approx and best confirmed with the Trust.
Frequently asked questions
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Compiled from public sources including Shree Khodaldham Trust - How to Reach · Wikipedia - Khodaldham · BhaktiBharat - Khodaldham · Trawell.in - Shree Khodaldham Temple. Timings and seasonal closures change; confirm with the temple trust before travelling.