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Gujarat Baps Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Dholka
Location | Dholka near Ahmadabad |
Built by | BAPS, Swaminarayan Sanstha |
Built in | 1977 |
Managed by | Swaminarayan Sect |
Inaugurated by | Shastriji Maharaj |
Also known as | Shikharbaddha Mandir |
Primary deity | Swaminarayan |
Architectural styles | Vastu Shastra and Pancharatra Shastra |
Attraction | Largest Temple complex in India |
Must See | Intricate architecture & various shows |
The famous BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Dholka is located in Gujarat and is inviting to large numbers of devotees every year during many festivals or else just to pray to god at any time. The temple is devoted to Lord Swaminarayan. Most of the devotees are coming here to seek the blessings of the lord. This temple is also considered as the most important and ancient pilgrimage centre of the state. It is located in a small town of Dholka, near Ahmadabad. The temple is famous because of its religious importance, its grandeur and the magnificent Dravidian style of architecture. Numerous renovations have taken place since the constructions of the temple.
History/Establishment
It is the belief of the people that Dholka city was established by the lord Krishna. The real name of this place is Dwarika. This place is having its existence in the sacred Hindu book, Mahabharata. It got its name and existence through three people, Gunatitanand Swami, Bhagwan Swaminaryan and Paramhans. This newly constructed temple is located on a highway. The land and other area around the temple were sponsored by Balkrishnabhai who is from USA. He convinced Swami Shri to construct a temple in his hometown way back in 1977. After this, Swami Shri was ready and it was decided to construct it there. Many Satsang and other devotional events were organized and under a span of two years, the temple was ready for the devotees. There were many cultural events were organized from time to time through which devotees from different parts started coming here.
There many image installation ceremonies along with some Yagyas were organized to serve to devotees coming here.
Key Features
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Dholka is an architectural marvel. The fresh air and natural environment around the temple is serving in a positive manner to all those tourists coming here. The hotels other staying resorts are available where a person can stay comfortably. The temple is having authenticity of modern features. This is the fact that a person is able to watch the latest technology embedded things like camera, sensing machines and others available at the temple for the convenience and ease of the tourists. The whole area serves to a person a natural environment which is really amazing. A person can spend a daylong at this place with the grassy surface available. Chirping of birds and fresh air also invites the guests to take rest while arriving here at the temple. Everyday Puja and other cultural events are organized inside the temple because of which many devotees are coming.
How to Reach
By Road
Traveling to BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir by road is a viable option, as the temple is located at a place easily accessible by public as well as private transport. The city bus station is located at walking distance from the temple.
By Air
Ahmadabad International Airport is the nearest airport to the Swaminaarayan temple, which is just few kms away from the temple. From this airport you can easily board a flight to almost all the major cities of India and abroad.
By Rail
The nearest railhead to BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is Ahmadabad Central Railway Station which is situated very nearer to the temple. This is one of the main railway stations in Western India and hence you can catch a train to any of the major Indian city from here.
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