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Galteshwar Mahadev Temple

About 16 km from Dakor is a Shiva temple of the Solanki era, situated on the alluring sangam (confluence) of the rivers Mahi and Galati where it is said lived Galav Muni Chandrahaas of Puranic fame. At present the lovely rocky bank of Mahi and the beautiful old Shiva temple on it has one spring of the River Galati constantly sprinkling water on the Shiva linga. Rich in art and architecture, it has a unique eight-sided hall. The walls have carved figures of Gods, gandharvas, humans, rishis, horse riders, elepant riders, chariots, doli (palanquins) and the events of a human life, from birth to death, are all depicted in these carvings.

Galteshwar, situated on the confluence of the rivers Mahi and Galti hosts a Shiva temple from the Solanki era. About 16 km from the temple town of Dakor, the place is declared as ancient and cultural heritage site by the ASI. Thus, elevating Galteshwar as a picnic cum pilgrimage destination near Anand, Nadiad or Vadodara.

Address: Sarnal, Gujarat 388245

Location: 22.7848419,73.2780522

Distance: 52 Km from vallabh vidhyanagar (16km from Dakor)

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Dakor 
Ranchhodrai Temple &

Gomti Lake

Dakor is a city and a Nagarpalika in Kheda district in the state of Gujarat, India. It is prominent for its grand temple of ShreeRanchhodraiji.

Dakor, in its earlier phases as pilgrimage center in Gujarat, was famous for the Danknath temple, a place of shiva worship. In the later phases it developed into a Vaishnavite center with the growing fame of Ranchhodraiji [form of Lord Shri Krishna] temple, which was built in 1772 A.D. Today this place is known not only as a pilgrimage center but also a trading center where one can get the articles related to puja, and other rituals. Recently, Dakor is included in one of the six major pilgrimage places under "Yatradham Vikas Board" by Government of Gujarat for development as a well-planned and well organised pilgrimage place to facilitate the lacs and lacs of visiting pilgrims. More than 70–80 lacs of pilgrims visit the place every year and a continuous increase is witnessed every year.

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Address: Dist. Kheda, Dakor, Gujarat 388225, India

Location: 22.7561169,73.1461804

Distance: 36 Km from vallabh vidhyanagar

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 About : Sindhrot Check Dam

It is a beautiful check dam across the river Mahi at Sindhrot Village. orignally the dam was built for water conservation purpose, but nowadays youngsters and near by villagers uses this place as picnic spot. there is a parking facility and many small shops for eateries. you can get here Vadapav, Potato chips, fried and roasted peanuts, corn, etc.

Here people jumps in the flowing waters and takes bath but be sure before that as many has lost their lives here. sunset always looks beautiful from any place specially if its a river bed.

Address :  Sindhrot, SH11, Gujarat 391330, India

Location: 22.323201,73.0620523

Distance: 33 Km from vallabh vidhyanagar

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