Khedbrahma ( pronunciation ) is a town and a taluka in Sabarkantha, Gujarat. The town known for its historical and mythological connections, Brahma’s temple and stepwell, Ambika temple, Jain Temple of Mahavir, and tribal population and their culture.
Etymology
It is believed that Brahma had ploughed the land here and a river had flown out of it which is now known as Harnav.
History
According to Padmapuran this is an ancient town being known as Brahmpur in Sat Yug; Agnikhet in Treta; Hiranyapur in Dwapar and talukhet in Kali Yug. Puratan Brahmakshetra says that many Digambar temples were also present in this locality.
History can be traced back to the 11th century when Lord Brahma Temple and Ambika Temple were built. Brahma stepwell was built in the 14th century.
Geography
There is a sangam (meeting point) of three small rivers here, namely Hirnakshi, Bhimakshi and Kosambi. After the confluence of these three rivers, the river is named Harnav which merges with Sabarmati river. It divides the town in a northern and a southern part. Harnav river was formerly known as Hiranyaksh or Harnai river.
Khedbrahma assembly constituency (ખેડબ્રહ્મા વિધાનસભા બેઠક) is one of the 182 assembly constituency of Gujarat. It is located in Sabarkantha District. This seat is reserved for member of Scheduled tribes.
List of segments
This assembly seat represents the following segments. 1. Khedbrahma Taluka.
2. Vijaynagar Taluka.