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The history of Paliyad village reaches back several centuries. Local tradition holds that it was founded by a group of Rajputs who migrated from Rajasthan. Over time the village grew and became an important centre of agriculture and trade — and, through Vihaldham, a centre of faith.

Seva at Vihaldham Paliyad

Service is carried out here every day, not only on festival days:

• Gaushala — 452 cows are cared for at Vihaldham and examined regularly by veterinarians.
• Netrayagna — an eye camp is held every fourth Sunday, where more than 250 people are seen by ophthalmologists.
• Religious and philanthropic activities — prayer, ritual, charity and community work carried on through the year.
• Guest house — accommodation for pilgrims staying at the dham.

Darshan timings at Vihaldham Paliyad

Morning darshan opens with Mangla Aarti at 5:30 on Saturdays, Tuesdays and Poonam, and Shangar Aarti at 5:45 on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. Darshan closes for Rajbhog Thal between 10:30 and 11:15, and again from 12:00 to 3:30 in the afternoon. Sandhya Aarti is at 7:00 in the evening, followed by Thal from 7:15 to 8:15 and Shayan at 9:00.

Devotees who cannot travel may join live darshan online, or browse the photo gallery of the temple and its festivals.

How to reach Vihaldham Paliyad

The nearest railway stations are Botad and Limbdi, and the nearest airport is Rajkot, about 62.3 km away. Chotila lies roughly 70 km distant and Dhandhuka about 48 km. Private vehicles and state buses both serve the temple. Full directions are on the how to reach page, and there is parking at the site.

Address: Param Pujya Shri Visamanbapu Ni Jagya, Shri Vihaldham Paliyad, Ta. Ji. Botad, Gujarat 364720. See also nearby places worth visiting, or contact us with any question. Gujarat’s wider pilgrimage circuit is documented by Gujarat Tourism.

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