Godhra
Godhra is a town in
Gujarat,
India. It is the administrative headquarters of the
Panchmahal district. Godhra's
twin town Dahod is the birthplace of
mughal emperor
Aurangzeb.
Few miles from Godhra lie the Pavagadh hills. On the peak of pavagadh hills is famous temple of Goddess
Kali. It is one of the oldest place of worship. On the foot hills of pavagadh is ancient fort of
Champaner which was the mediveal capital of Gujarat and seat of
Chavda Kingdom.
Godhra has about equal number of Hindus and Muslims and is a "communally sensitive" town. During the times of peace, it remains a thriving town rapidly growing beyond its boundaries. Kanelav Talav, a nice pond set in a scenic setting has offered refuge to generations of Godhra residents. Ram Sagar, another pond in the center of the town offers another anchor point that also serves as a place to relax and meet your friends.
Godhra is also one of the religious places in the India which has four bethaks (temples) for Vaisnav Sampraday (Vaisnal Community). Two bethaks are of Lord Gokulnathaji, and one each for Lord Gusaiji and Lord Mahaprabhuji.
Godhra was the location of the
Godhra riots in 2002.
2002 Gujarat violence
