Situated behind the Dandiya Bazar Brahmin Sabha Hall, the Aashirwad Ganesh Temple is home to a highly revered Ganesh idol. Established in 1965 by the renowned Kathakaar Shri Dongereji Maharaj, this temple features an 11-inch idol of Ganeshji in the Siddhivinayak form, crafted from a blend of 40% gold and 60% panchdhatu (a five-metal alloy). Also known as Shrimant SVPC…
Festival
For centuries, India has been setting examples of communal harmony and religious tolerance in the world. And even today this tradition is followed by the people of the country in their communities in their own small ways. Every year during Muharram, the Taziyas of Baroda bring to light one such tradition. A Hindu Pandit and a Tazia For over 150…
In Baroda, Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with vibrant colors and enthusiasm, reflecting the city’s deep-rooted traditions. From grand royal Ganpati idols to modest ones set up in homes and community spaces, the festival is marked by joy, elaborate decorations, and festive spirit. Each Ganpati idol is worshipped with great devotion, accompanied by offerings of sweetmeats that children eagerly anticipate until…
Shivji Ki Savari is a grand and revered chariot procession dedicated to Lord Shiva, organized by the Satyam Shivam Sundaram Samiti during the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri. This vibrant event features the procession of a beautifully adorned chariot carrying the idols of Lord Shiva and his divine family around the city of Baroda. The Chariot and Its Idols The…
Popularly known as “Narsinhji no Varghodo,” this grand procession is a cherished tradition that has been celebrated for over 280 years. Held annually on Kartik Poornima, or Dev-Diwali, the procession commemorates the symbolic wedding of Lord Narsinhji with the plant goddess Tulsi. The Narsinhji Temple At the heart of this tradition is the Narsinhji Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu in…
As a part of a 200 year old tradition, a procession or ‘Vithhalnathji ni Palki’ or ‘Vitthalnathji Varghodo’ as it is known in the local terms, is taken out from Vitthalnathji Temple every year on the occasion of Devpodhi (Shayani) Ekadashi (agiyaras) & Dev Uthi Agiyaras. Significance : The procession or the occasion signifies the start of a four month…
Since 1982, Vadodara has been graced annually by the Rath Yatra, also known as the Festival of Chariots. This significant event is organized by the ISKCON Temple (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) and showcases a rich tapestry of devotion and tradition. Historical Background The Rath Yatra in Vadodara began in 1982, led by Mahant Jasumatinandan Dasji of the ISKCON temple….