Virpur (Rajkot)
| Virpur Virparanath Dham Kaubhand Nagari (in 1500AD) | |
|---|---|
| town | |
| Nickname(s): Jalaram Nagar | |
  Virpur Location in Gujarat, India | |
| Coordinates: 21°45′15″N 70°37′20″E / 21.75417°N 70.62222°ECoordinates: 21°45′15″N 70°37′20″E / 21.75417°N 70.62222°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District | Rajkot |
| Founded by | virparanath |
| Named for | virparanath |
| Government | |
| • Type | democracy |
| Population | |
| • Total | 17,000 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Gujarati, Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 360380 |
| Vehicle registration | GJ-3 |
| Nearest city | Jetpur, (kathi) |
Virpur(virpuranath dham) is a small village with a gram panchayat, located 53 km off Rajkot near to in Gujarat state, India. It is famous as a birth place of saint Jalaram Bapa, an ardent follower of a Hindu deity Lord Rama, the seventh Avatar of Vishnu. Millions of followers throng this place every year on the seventh day of the bright fortnight in the Hindu calendar month of Kartika, the birth anniversary of the saint Jalaram Bapa, known locally as Jalaram Jayanti. Jalaram temple is world's first temple where money has not been accepted. People here are very kind and religious in nature. It is known for charity and feeding poor & needy people since hundred of years. So here there are many Dharmasthal(dharmashala) which is known for its food serving free of cost to visitors with out taking any type of donation since decades.
Pilgrimage center
Virpur is the birthplace of saint Shree Jalaram Bapa Virparanath who spent his whole life here only and millions of followers throng this place every year to visit his home. There is huge rush especially on the birth anniversary of the saint Jalaram Bapa, which is celebrated as Jalaram Jayanti.[1]
There are few religious place in Virpur:
- Jalaram mandir
- Virpara nath Mandir
- Samadhi of jalaram bapa
- Samadhi of Jetha bapa
- Virbai maa mandir at triveni sangam
- Khodiyar mandir at mavatar vridhdharshram
- Gala vada hanuman
There are lots of small guest houses and dining houses for tourists and pilgrims. Virpur's economy is largely based on tourists and pilgrims visiting the temple.
History
Before independence of India, Virpur served as the capital of the princely state of Virpur-Kherdi, which extended over an area of 171 km2 (13 villages, mainly- Thorala, Seluka, Kagvad, Bhandariya, Masitala) and was a fourth class state in British India ruled by Jadeja chiefs having descended from Nawanagar ruling family.[1] People also visit Darbargadh here.
"Before 400 years it was called Kaubhandnagari. At that time people believed in bhoot pret n meli vidya. After saint Virparanath came people had strongly believed in god and then after it was called Virpur named after him. At same time there were also a saint called Jethabapa and sati called Satibai maa And at last Jalaram bapa. Saint Virparanath mandir at outside mandir of Jalaram mandir and at right direction. There are also Minaldevi wav on right away and people are praying (manata) here for having children or pregnancy and for pregnancy induced lactations."
Here is good government hospital serving people free of cost 24*7 for people who are traveling here from all over the world.
If you are new to this place please visit khodaldham, khambhalida, patanvav, fareni, riverside palace at gondal, and akshardham in gondal Junagadh for its beauty and a must visit is patanvav and gir.
If you are a food lover go to dhoraji to enjoy the taste of food on offer.
Nearest town are gondal, dhoraji, jetpur .
Nearest airport is at rajkot.
Nearest Multi speciality Hospital Rajkot civil hospital