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Places of Worship:
One of the religious places in India, Godhra has four temples for Vaishnav
Sampraday (Vaisnal community), two temples for Lord Gokulanathji, and one each
for Lord Gusaiji and Lord Mahaprabhuji. The place named Rathanpur, located to
the south of Godhra is known for its splendid 14th century temple with its sculptures
and a beautiful arch. Of the three beautiful Jain temples, the main temple
has Tirthankar Bhagawan Shantinath as the main idol. Ramji Mandir and Kalka
Mata temple both remnants of Scindia’s regime, the Swaminarayan temple, the
Gokulnathji temple and the Ankleshwar Mahadev temple are the other temples located
in the town. On Janmashtami day, a fair is held at the Ankleshwar Mahadev temple. Ruins
of the SasuVahui Vav (step well) and AtiPati-no Chotro can be found near the
temple.
Godhra is a pilgrimage place for the followers of the Datta Sampradaya as it
is the birth place of famous saint Rang Avadhoot of Nareshwar. Other places
of worship in Godhra are the Old Methodist Church, the Jhakurkhan Ara Masjid
and the Bohora Masjid.
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