 Tourism in Kheda district, Gujarat, is a summation of varied and wondrous experiences for the visitors. The magnificent temples situated in the district make it a popular pilgrimage destination, attracting a plethora of devotees and pilgrims. The architecture of the temple as well as the artistic features that embellish them forms other points of attraction for these temples. Apart from this, there are many other intriguing sites which makes Kheda district a cherished tourist place.
Santram Temple Santram Temple is located in Nadiad of Kheda district. It is dedicated to Santram Maharaj who is considered as the reincarnation of Hindu Trinity, Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Shiva and has been depicted with six hands and three heads. It is also involved in various social activities and works for the betterment of needy people. The trust of Santram Mandir runs an eye clinic, a physiotherapy centre and other charitable projects. Cultural activities are also conducted by it. Branches of Santram Mandir are located in other places including Karamsad, Vadodara and many others. 
Shri Swaminarayan Temple Shri Swaminarayan Temple is situated in Vadtal. The temple has three shrines out of which the central one is dedicated to Lakshmi Narayan. Colourful wooden carvings adorn the wooden pillars of the temple. A "dharamsala" is also located inside the temple premises. A garden is also there in the northwest of the temple gate where three memorials stand, dedicated to Swaminarayan. This temple bears a lotus shape, having nine domes. The temple took 15 months to complete and Swaminarayan himself had installed the idols of Laxmi Narayan Dev, on 3rd of November 1824. The installation ceremony was accompanied by devotional fervour and Vedic hymns. Shree Mahalakshmi Temple Shree Mahalakshmi Temple is another famous temple of Kheda district that hosts a pure marble structure of Goddess Mahalakshmi. Dakor Dakor is a religious place dedicated to Lord Ranchhodraiji. It is situated near Nadiad taluka of the district. There are eight domes and twenty four gold leaves covered turrets. Wanakbori Thermal Power Station Wanakbori Thermal Power Station is also located in Kheda district along the bank of Mahi River. It is a coal-fired power station having seven units, with a capacity of 210 MW each. Dinosaur and Fossil Park It is another attractive tourist place of Kheda district which houses a huge collection of fossils and fossilised eggs of a dinosaur which is predicted to be about 10 metres long. The fossils date back to 65 million years ago. The park has plaster models of dinosaur and also displays various information about them. |
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