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      Dakor is the most frequented place of pilgrimage in Gujrat. It is famous for the well known temple of Shri Ranchorhodraiji (Lord Krishna). It is most frequently visited each year by the innumberable devotees from all over Gujrat and India. It has also become a source of attraction for foreigners. In times of Mahabharata, the surrounding area of Dakor constituted the 'Hidamba' van (Jungle). It was a very dense jungle. It was pleasant and rich with streams and lakes. It had thus become an attraction for the sages to establish their hermitage for penance. Likewise, Dank Rishi had his hermitage (Ashram) in this area. during penance Lord Shiva was pleased with him and asked him to demand something from him by way of blessing. Thereupon, Dank Rishi requested Lord Shiva to remain permanently in his hermintage. Lord Shiva agreed to his request. He disappeared and left behind him his replica in the form of Ban (Ling) which is known as Danknath Mahdev. It was also known as 'Dankpur' after the name of Danknath Mahadev. It was also known as khakhariya because of many khakhra (Palash)treesin the vicinity.

Origin of Gomti Tank

      During the days following Mahabharta, Lord Krishna and Bhim were once going to visit the sacred thread- ceremonyof Parikshit, the grand son of Arjun and son of Abhimanyu. On their way, while passing by this jungle, Bhim became thirsty and was on the look out for water. Lord Krishna pointed out a basin near the herimitage of Dank Rishi. Both of them went there and quenched their thirst. Thereafter they were resting under the shades of trees. Bhim thought that if this basin is made big it would quench the thirst of wild animals, birds and human beings. With a stroke of his club, Bhim converted the basin into a big pond spreading over an enormous area of 572 acres and this is at present known as Gomti Tank which is just opposite the Ranchhodraiji Temple. It is one of the biggest village tanks in Kaira District with masonary walls, outlets and stone steps on three sides. Even human bones, it is said, melt in the water of Gomti Tank.

Fulfilment of Promise to Dank Rishi

      Thereafter, Lord Krishna and Bhim went to the herimintage of Dank Rishi for his darshan.Dank Rishi recieved them and Lord Krishna, gracious as he was to his devotees, rendered homage to Dank Rishi and being pleased with his penance asked him to demand something from him by way of blessing. Dank Rishi requested him to stay in his herimitage permanently alongwith Lord Shiva. For a while, Lord Krishna remained silent pondering over the demand of Dank Rishi and finally, while consenting to his request, he promised that in Kaliyug after staying.