Bechraji

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This article has been extracted from THE IMPERIAL GAZETTEER OF INDIA , 1908. OXFORD, AT THE CLARENDON PRESS.

Note: National, provincial and district boundaries have changed considerably since 1908. Typically, old states, ‘divisions’ and districts have been broken into smaller units, and many tahsils upgraded to districts. Some units have since been renamed. Therefore, this article is being posted mainly for its historical value.

Bechraji

Temple in the Kadi prant Baroda State, situated about 23 miles from the town of Kadi, and about the same distance from Modhera. The temple has been built in the jungle, and is surrounded by large and costly works designed for the accommodation of pilgrims and others — wells, tanks, dharmsalas, dispensary, &c. In the months of Aswin (September-October) and Chaitra (March- April) crowds of devotees visit the shrine from all parts of Gujarat and make their offer- ings to the goddess. From these offerings and from the rich endow- ments given by former