Ahmedabad: In view of the upcoming Fagun Sud Poonam fair at Dakor, city police have announced traffic restrictions and diversions in parts of Ahmedabad to ensure smooth movement and prevent congestion. The annual fair, scheduled from February 27, 2026 to March 4, 2026, is expected to draw a large number of pilgrims travelling towards Dakor for darshan. Anticipating a significant rise in vehicular traffic, particularly on routes connecting to the Ahmedabad–Mehmedabad highway and surrounding ar...Read More

Dakor: Extensive arrangements have been put in place for the five-day Phagni Purnima (Holi Poonam) Mela at Dakor, from February 27 to March 4, where over eight lakh devotees are expected to gather. Temporary Bus Stands and Extra ST Buses To ensure smooth transportation for pilgrims, temporary bus stands will be set up in Dakor and additional ST buses will be operated. From the temporary bus stand, buses will run to Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Nadiad, Anand and other destinations so that devotees can ...Read More

Dakor: Phagni Purnima, also known as Holi Poonam, witnesses a sea of devotees at Dakor for the darshan of Shri Thakorji. This year, as a lunar eclipse falls on Tuesday, March 3, important changes have been made to the darshan timings at Dakor Ranchhodraiji Temple. Keeping in mind the rules of observing the lunar eclipse, a decision was taken in a meeting with the temple’s sevak representatives and manager to revise the schedule. Considering the heavy rush of devotees and religious rituals, th...Read More

Dakor: Fire broke out in shops at Ranchhodraiji Mandir's Kot darwaja on late evening on Saturday in which around six shops were destroyed. Primary reason of fire is believed short circuit. Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Ltd (MGVCL) has disconnected power following this incident due to which power cut is experienced in most parts of Dakor town. DeshGujaratRead More

Dakor: Devotees visiting the pilgrim town of Dakor are expressing outrage over open loot in the name of parking. A government parking facility built at a cost of ₹35 crore is now gathering dust as its contract has not been renewed. This vacuum has allowed private parking operators to take over, charging unregulated fees, while municipal authorities remain silent spectators. Despite repeated complaints about the exploitation of vehicle owners by private operators, the administration has taken ...Read More

Bikaner: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated, laid the foundation stone, and dedicated to the nation multiple development projects worth ₹26,000 crore in Bikaner, Rajasthan. Among these projects was the virtual inauguration of 18 railway stations in Gujarat that have been redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Scheme of the Union Government. The stations at Uttran, Kosamba Junction, Karamsad, Dakor, Derol, Samakhiali Junction, Hapa, Kanalus Junction, Jamwanthali, Morbi, Mithapur, Okha,...Read More

Dakor: The Dakor Temple Committee has announced the launch of an online booking service for offering clothes to Lord Ranchhodraiji, starting today. With this service, devotees can offer clothing to Ranchhodraiji from their homes by visiting the temple’s official website. J.P. Dave, manager of Shri Ranchhodraiji Temple, Dakor, stated that the temple committee has set fixed charges for clothing registration. Devotees can register for morning and evening clothes exclusively through the temple’...Read More

Anand: The Nadiad division of the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has announced plans to operate 500 extra buses to accommodate the surge in passenger traffic during the Holi and Dhuleti festivals. The additional buses will run from March 10th to 14th, with the highest number of buses deployed on the Ahmedabad-Dakor route. The GSRTC will operate a total of 1,200 extra buses, making 7,100 extra trips across the state from March 10th to 16th. Of these, 400 buses will be dedicated...Read More

Dakor:  The revered Ranchhodrayji Temple in Dakor is preparing for the grand celebration of the Holi (Phagani Poonam) festival on March 14th. The temple is expecting a massive influx of devotees, with an estimated 7 lakh people visiting over two days, March 13th and 14th. Extended Darshan Timings and Preparations To accommodate the large crowds, the temple authorities have extended the darshan (viewing) timings. On March 13th, the Mangala Aarti (morning prayer) will be held at 5:00 AM, and on...Read More

Nadiad: In anticipation of the annual Dakor pilgrimage, the Additional Collector has issued a notification imposing traffic restrictions on major routes leading to Dakor from March 9th to 15th. The restrictions are aimed at ensuring the smooth and safe movement of pilgrims during this period. No Entry for Vehicles on Key Routes During the specified dates, a "No Entry" order will be in effect for all vehicles on the following routes: Raska Pota Canal (Ahmedabad Road) to Mahemdavad, Khatr...Read More