In the Kutch region of Gujarat state, 4 kilometers east of the highway going from Nakhatrana to Bhuj, lies the village of Vithon, the abode of Param Pujya Sant Shiromani Khetabapa. From Mankuva, Shivji Bapa, son of Sant Shri Gopal Bapa, and grandson Sant Shri Khetabapa via Bhadli and Tharavada, built the village Toran (gateway) in Samvat 1666 (Year 1609-10 AD), where there were Vathans (cattle resting places) of surrounding villages, hence the village was named Vithon, this village of saints and brave ones was full of bravery and devotion, it is said that in earlier times, to solve family or social problems, first two villages suffering from the problem used to meet, and if no solution was found in that, then 11 villages used to meet together and if the problem was not solved even from that, then villages of three Panchadas used to meet together and take a decision in Vithon. Such was the nature of this village and the reputation of the surrounding elders that no changes could be made in the decisions taken in this way.

Currently where the bank is, there used to be a tiled upper floor on that building where problems of all villages were resolved. At that time there was a large space of Samaj Wadi and a double-storey building with an upper floor. Due to very good arrangements, if Kakas from Pirana came to visit Kutch, they used to stay first in Vithon itself. After that, they used to visit other villages of Kutch. Discussing with elder elders, it was learned that a Dharmashala was constructed in Ahmedabad from Dasond and Vishond of our Kanbi brothers. Which was identified as Kaka’s Delo. When our brothers and sisters went to Pirana, they used to stay there and spend the night. Over time, Saiyads filed a case for that place, which our brothers lost and Kaka’s Delo built by our brothers went into the hands of Saiyads.

Due to fear of Gedheras and fear of being outcasted, people used to tolerate everything, did not say anything. But gradually the wind of reform blew in the minds of some awakened elders. So that which was first called Khanu and then Jagya and then Jyotish Dham and then Nishkalanki Narayan Mandir, in such a way external changes kept happening over time.

Village elder Shri Shantilal Valji Pokar wore sacred thread with Pujya Narayanji Bapa Limbani in Mumbai and started Sanatan movement in the village. In Vithon, by some families in the year 1946 Laxminarayan temple was established. In which Panmurti (image on leaf) of Bhagwan Laxminarayan Narayan was established. This Panmurti was found from the house of elder Shri Shivdasbhai Karamshibhai Nayani. Which was installed in the temple. Which is available in Laxminarayan temple even today. If something new is created, opposition is bound to happen. But in this village with qualities of saints, after normal opposition in the year 1956 idol consecration of Bhagwan Shri Laxminarayan was done. In which the entire Patidar society together took meals for three days and a gift of Rupees 501/- was also given by brothers other than Laxminarayan religion.

Due to the presence of sensible elders, this village always remained away from controversies. President of Central Society and village elder Shri Premji Punja Vasani used to remain constantly worried about how to join the remaining families in Sanatani ideology. When some elders suggested to him, Premji Bapa used to say let it be a little late but now want to do radical change. In the Nagpancham meeting of year 1963 elder Shri Raiyabhai Shamjibhai Narsingani represented that now our family will go to Laxminarayan. Which was also supported by Valji Bapa Nakrani. Even then Premji Bapa stated that we want complete change. Rather than a few families being left out, let’s wait for some time and try for complete change. Thus, due to Premji Bapa’s wisdom and foresight, the remaining families in Vithon decided to join complete Sanatani ideology in the year 1965. But no one dared to lower the flag on the Jagya. But, the flag of this Jyotishdham (Jagya/Khana) was lowered by elder Shri Karamshi Premji Padmani and then by establishing Panmurti of Bhagwan Shri Satyanarayan in the tiled house and the whole village was threaded into the garland of Sanatan.

In the year 1973 this tiled house was razed to the ground and a two-storey temple of Shri Satyanarayan Bhagwan was constructed by self-effort by all villagers. Elder Shri Premji Punja Vasani remained the first president of Shri Satyanarayan Mandir Samaj and he also remained the founder president of Laxminarayan Dharma Prachar Samiti. Going from village to village, ignited the flame of Laxminarayan religion. Gradually explained and uprooted the Satpanth ideology from people’s minds. Currently, even though there are two societies in Vithon, the youth group and women’s group of the village are jointly one. Every festival of the village is celebrated together. Which is very inspiring for the progress of this Vithon village.