Madhavpur Ghed, Major Pilgrimage Center for Vaishnava, Historical Marriage Site of Lord Krishna and Rukmani, near Porbandar, Gujarat

History, Religious Importance, Best Places to Visit, Annual Fair and Travel Guide of Madhavpur Ghed, Gujarat, India

Madhavpur Ghed, the ancient historical place and major pilgrimage destination for Vaishnava, located on Dwarka Somnath Road and coastal line, near Porbandar is small village of Porbandar district, Gujarat. Madhavpur holds great religious importance as this is the place where Lord Shri Krishna married with Goddess Rukmani. Madhavpur is named after the one of the name of Lord Shri Krishna – Madhavraj. In the memory of marriage of Lord Krishna and Rukmani, Madhavray temple was built here in 13th century originally.

Every year five day annual fair is organized here from Ram Navami to celebrate the marriage event. Colourful chariot is adorned and idol of Krishna is placed in it. Procession proceeds with full of joy through the village and people celebrates this event with colors and dance.

Along with Madhavray temple, there are other important place of interest like Madhavpur Beach, 66th bethakji of Shri Vallabhacharya, Osho Ashram which attracts devotee and tourist here during their visit to Dwarka or Somnath or Porbandar.

Best time to visit Madhavpur Ghed is during the annual fair hele every year on Ram Navami, Janmashtami, Tulasi Vivah etc. Also throughout the year, Vaishnava devotee and tourist visit Madhavpur Ghed due to natural environment and religious significance.

How to Reach Madhavpur Ghed, near Porbandar, Gujarat, India

Madhavpur Ghed is located on Dwarka – Somnath main highway and just 58 km from Porbandar thus it is easily reach via road and rail network. You can reach here through personal or private vehicle also you can get government buses from Porbandar or Somnath or Dwarka at high frequency. Madhavpur Ghed is at around 73 km from Somnath, 83 km from Junagadh, 165 km from Dwarka and 185 km from Rajkot.

Taluka / Tehsil: Porbandar, District: Porbandar, State: gujarat, Country: india.

Religious Importance: Hindu

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