Swaminarayan Mandir (Gujarat)

This was the first temple of the Swaminarayan
Sampraday constructed as per scriptural norms
with intricate carving in pure Burma-teak and
constructed with sculptural art by depicting deities.

Swaminarayan Mandir (Gujarat) Hindu Temples

Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Ahmedabad is the headquarters of the NarNarayan Dev Gadi. This is the world's first Swaminarayan Temple built in Ahmedabad by the instructions of Swaminarayan, the founder of the Swaminarayan Sampraday.

The land for construction of this first shrine of Swaminarayan Sampraday, was gifted by the British Imperial Government. The task of constructing this pilgrimage place was entrusted personally by Swaminarayan to Ananandand Swami.

This was the first temple of the Swaminarayan Sampraday constructed as per scriptural norms with intricate carving in pure Burma-teak and constructed with sculptural art by depicting deities' episodes, auspicious symbols and religious icons representing axiomatic religion and Indian culture. The temple is believed to be a valuable cultural heritage in the socio-religious history of Gujarat and India.

The installation ceremony of the murti forms in the temple was celebrated in the presence of thousands of pilgrims representing many parts of India. Besides the Gods in the main temple, an idol in the form of a child, Ghanshyam Maharaj has been installed in a place called Akshar Bhavan, where personal items of Swaminarayan have been displayed for viewing by the visitors and devotees. An idol of Ghanshyam Maharaj has been installed in a place called the Rang Mahol in the temple where Swaminarayan stayed during his Ahmedabad visits. Besides the worshipable deities of the main temple, it is also housing the sculptures of Swaminarayan.

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