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…
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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….