Chopda Pujan held with silver pen and khadiya at Dakor's Ranchhodraiji Temple

The traditional Chopda Pujan ceremony was performed at the famous Ranchhodraiji Temple in Dakor on the holy occasion of Diwali and the New Year. According to a report by Sandesh, the puja was conducted by the temple manager following ancient Vedic and Shastric methods. During this special ceremony, special prayers were offered for a silver pen and a silver khadiya, which became a center of attraction for the devotees.

On the festival of Diwali, Kaliya Thakor was adorned with precious ornaments. There are only five days in the year when the Lord is dressed in such special ornaments. Additionally, in a remarkable event that occurs only once a year, Thakorji will assume the form of a merchant this evening to accept 'hundis' from the devotees.

A devotional atmosphere was witnessed at the temple from early morning with the Mangala Aarti. Thousands of devotees felt blessed after taking darshan amidst chants of 'Jai Ranchhod, Makhan Chor'. People from far and wide reached Dakordham to witness these divine scenes.

Dakor's Ranchhodraiji Temple is one of the well-known pilgrimage sites in Gujarat. The temple is dedicated to Ranchhodraiji, an avatar of Lord Vishnu, and a large number of devotees visit for darshan.