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Khedbrahma is in North Gujarat, India. The city has several temples visited by pilgrims.

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Brahma Temple

Khedbrahma is situated on the banks of Harnav river which divides city in north and south. The town is connected with mythological history and has been pilgrim site for centuries. The 11th century Brahma, Ambika and Pankhnath Mahadev temples are the oldest monuments of the town. The town has an old stepwell, the Brahma Vav. It was under Parmaras, Chaulukyas and Pariharas before it came under Idar State in 13th century.

Get in

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By train

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  • 1 Khedbrahma Railway Station. Railway line under construction connecting to Himmatnagar and Ahmedabad. Khed Brahma railway station (Q130515832) on Wikidata Khedbrahma railway station on Wikipedia OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

By bus

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Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC/ST), provides bus service connecting all major cities and towns of Gujarat. Go 2 Khedbrahma GSRTC Bus Station. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions or 3 Petrol Pump Bus Stop. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

By Jeep

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Shared Jeeps are available from Idar and Himmatnagar but they are somewhat crowded and uncomfortable.

By plane

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The nearest airport is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at Ahmedabad.

Get around

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Autorickshaws are the main local mode of transport. Shuttles are available for transport in the city.

See

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  • 1 Brahma Vav, opposite the Brahma temple. Based on ornamentation of the miniature shrines in the stepwell, it is dated to 14th century. It has 27 niches without any idols now. It is now in despair due to lack of maintenance. Brahma Vav (Q108695335) on Wikidata Brahma Vav on Wikipedia OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 2 Brahma Temple. One of the rare Brahma temples of India. It was built in third quarter of the 11th century. Brahma Temple, Khedbrahma (Q108699808) on Wikidata Brahma Temple, Khedbrahma on Wikipedia OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 3 Ambika Mataji temple (Nana Ambaji temple). Situated in north-east of the town, the Ambika temple was originally built in the early 11th century and renovated many time subsequently. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 4 Bhrigurishi Ashram and Bhrigunath Mahadev temple. It is associated with folklores and Puranic stories. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 5 Kshirjamba Mahalaxmi temple (Kshirjamba Mataji temple) (Opp. Brigu Rishi Ashram). According to religious texts, Kshirja was the family goddess of people created during the yajna of Brahma. The temple is on a hillock accessible by vehicle as well as steps. Gives a good view of the Harnav river. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 6 Pankhanath Mahadev temple (Pankheshwar). A west-facing plain simple temple which is restored several times. In the back-niche of the temple, there is a figure of Nataraja (Shivatandav) with eight hands which helps in deciding the dating of the temple. There is also one more Shiva figure in other form. The temple belongs to c. 11th century, built during reign of Bhima I of Chaulukya dynasty, contemporary of Sun Temple, Modhera. In the sanctum, there is a small protuberance instead of an elaborate lingam which is considered swayambhu (self-existent) by the devotees. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 7 Mahavir Swami Jain temple. 500-year-old temple which is under reconstruction now. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

Further out

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  • 1 Polo Group of Monuments and the Vijaynagar Forest (Polo Forest), Near Abhapur village. There are several ruined ancient Hindu and Jain temples which are more than 500 years old. Free. Polo forest (Q20816980) on Wikidata Polo Forest on Wikipedia OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

Do

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Buy

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  • 1 Sardar Chowk market. There are several shops and carts selling items of daily needs, fruits, vegetables and groceries,. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 2 Krishna Sweet Mart. Local popular sweet shop. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

Eat

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  • 1 Raghu Chhaya Palace. Punjabi dishes. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 2 Blue Moon. For Punjabi and Gujarati dishes. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 3 Royal Darbar. Dalbati - Rajasthani dish. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

Drink

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  • 1 Amul Parlour. Dairy parlour serving various milk products. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

Sleep

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  • 1 Ambika Yatrik Bhavan. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

Connect

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  • 2 Post Office. Khedbrahma Sub Post Office (Q69675105) on Wikidata OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 3 Police Station. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 4 Civil Hospital. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

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