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Gujarat Baps Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Bhavnagar
Bhavnagar city is among the famous industrial cities in Gujarat state of India. The city is not only famous for its rapid economical growth but it also famous for its various temples. The renowned BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir or temple can be seen throughout the Gujarat state but the Baps Shri Swaminarayan Mandir or temple at Bhavnagar is very different. This sacred worship place was constructed by the society of BAPS Shri Seva Sansthan in Gujarat. The main objective of this temple is to spread teachings and discourses of Lord Swaminarayan.
History
According to record of Swaminarayan Trust, the sacred temple at Bhavnagar was constructed by the sacred trust which is devoted to Lord Swaminarayan. It is said the management of Swaminarayan temples decided to build a new swaminarayan temple in Bhavnagar district hence; they collected money from all the followers of Lord Swaminarayan and built the temple. The renowned BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir or temple at Bhavnagar district resembles the Swaminarayan temple of London. The architecture of the temple is typically Swaminarayan kind of temple-architecture that shows the sprit of Swaminarayan community.
Weather and time to visit
However, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir or temple in Bhavnagar district can be visited throughout the year but the best time to get there is from the month of October to March. However, pilgrims can also visit during the sacred festival called Swaminarayan Janmotsava.
How to reach
By Air
Bhavnagar airport is the nearest airport located only 4 km away from the temple.
By Rail or Train
The nearest railway station is called Bhavnagar Trms railway station located only 2 km far from the temple.
By Road
Regular buses, cars and taxis connects the city to other neighboring cities in the state. Hence, from airport or railway station, visitors or devotees can easily hire the road-based transportation.
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