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Gujarat Baps Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
Gujarat is a land of temples and religious places and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir or temple is among one of them. As everyone knows those BAPS Shri Swaminarayan temples have been established throughout the world to spread teachings and discourses of Lord Swaminarayan. Hence, the Swaminarayan Mandir or temple at Anand district is among one of them. This sacred worship place is well known for its daily Puja or rituals which are being performed by a group of priests. Hence, during the Swaminarayan Jamotsava, a religious festival devoted to Swaminarayan, followers of Swaminarayan gather here to participate in special rituals.
History
There are various BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir or temples have been set up throughout the globe. The Gujarat state which is famous for its ancient temple has also many Swaminarayan temples. The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir at Anand was constructed by the management of BAPS Swaminarayan Sansthan. The main objective to construct this temple was to spread sacred teachings and discourses of Lord Swaminarayan. Hence, it is considered among the most visited Baps Shri Swaminarayan temples in the state.
Weather and time to visit
If you want to visit BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir or temple then you need to visit during the winter season. However, you can also visit the temple throughout the year as per your requirement. Remember, the temperature in the state during summer rises to 34 to 45 degree Celsius while in winter it may drop down to 27 to 12 degree Celsius.
How to reach
Vadodara airport is the nearest domestic airport that connects the city to other parts of the country. However, some of the nearest railway stations are Anand junior railway station only 2 km, Vallabh Vdyangr railway station 3 km and Karamsad railway station 5 km away from the temple. Hence, from the airport or railway station, visitors or devotees can hire buses, taxis and cars to reach at the temple.
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