Chart 684 - Temples of Gujarat

Temples of Gujarat Chart

Spectrum Chart - 684 : Temples of Gujarat

1. Akshardham Temple, Gandhinagar – Akshardham Temple in Gandhinagar, Gujarat is a large Hindu temple complex inspired by Pramukh Swami, the current spiritual head of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha. The focal point of the complex is the Akshardham Mandir, which measures 108 feet high, 131 feet wide and 240 feet long and features 97 carved pillars, 17 domes, 8 balconies, 220 stone beams and 264 sculpted figures.

2. Sun Temple, Modhera - Sun Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the solar deity Surya located at Modhera village of Mehsana district. It is situated on the bank of the river Pushpavati. It was built in 1026-27 AD by Bhima I of the Solanki dynasty. Later the temple was damaged by Mahmud Ghazni. No worship is offered now and is protected monument maintained by Archaeological Survey of India.

3. Somnath Temple, Somnath - Somnath temple is the first among the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva. It is an important pilgrimage and tourist spot. The temple is considered sacred due to the various legends connected to it. Somnath means "Lord of the Soma", an epithet of Shiva. This legendary temple has been destroyed and rebuilt sixteen times by Islamic kings and Hindu kings respectively. Most recently it was rebuilt in November 1947.

4. Ambaji Temple, Ambaji - Millions of devotees visit the Ambaji temple every year. Ambaji mata temple is a major Shakti Peeth of India. A large number of devotees visit the temple every year specially on Purnima days. A large mela on Bhadarvi poornima (full moon day) is held.

5. Shamlaji Temple, Shamlaji – Shamlaji is a major Hindu pilgrimage centre in Aravalli district. The present temple dedicated to Shamlaji, a form of Vishnu or a name of Krishna, is built probably in 11th century in Solanki style and renovated at least 500 years ago. The temple was claimed by Jains in the past. The temple is located on the banks of the Meshvo river in the valley surrounded by well wooded hills.

6. Ambe Dham, Godhra, Kutch - Ambe Dham lies in its name Godhra Village. The main temple is dedicated to Arashpahan Ambe mata. It has a huge temple complex. There are many other temples in the complex too.

7. Jain Temples, Shatrunjaya Hill, Palitana - Jain Temples at Shatrunjaya Tirtha of Palitana is one of the holiest place in jain community. The main temple is dedicated to Rishabh dev, the first Tirthankara. There are approximately 863 marble-carved temples on the Shatrunjaya hills.

8. Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Dwarka - Nageshwar Jyotirlinga is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines mentioned in the Shiva Purana. Nageshvara is believed to be the first such shrine. The Jyotirlinga enshrined in the Temple of Nagnath is known as Nageshwar Mahadev and attracts thousands of pilgrims all round the year.

9. Hateesinh Jain Temple, Ahmedabad - Hatheesing Temple is the best known Jain temple in Ahmedabad in Gujarat, India. It was constructed in 1848. The main building is double-storied. The moolnayak is marble image of the 15th Tirthankara, Lord Dharamnath. The main temple houses 11 deities, six in basement and five in three bay sanctuary. The temple has a unique Manastambha inspired by the Jain Manastambha.

10. Rukmani Temple, Dwarka - Rukmini Devi Temple is a temple in Dwarka is dedicated to Rukmini, Krishna’s chief queen. The temple is said to be 2,500 years old but in its present form it is inferred to belong to the 12th century. It is a richly carved temple decorated with sculptures of gods and goddesses on the exterior with the sanctum housing the main image of Rukmini.

11. Shri Sudama Temple, Porbandar - Sudama temple is situated in the city of Porbandar. This temple is dedicated to Sudama who was the childhood friend of Lord Krishna. It is one exceptional temple in India which is dedicated to this great devotee of Lord Krishna. Built with white marble this temple has a number of carved pillars which decorate the temple.

12. Hanuman Temple, Sarangpur - Hanuman Mandir, Sarangpur is a Hindu temple located in Sarangpur. It is the only Swaminarayan Temple which does not have the Murtis of either Swaminarayan or Krishna as the Primary deity of worship. It is dedicated to Hanuman in the form of Kastbhanjan.

13. Simandhar Swami Jain Temple, Mehsana - Jain temple of Simandhar swami is located in Mehsana city. The Murti height is 146 inches and white-coloured of Bhagawan Simandhar Swami within the Padmasana posture. The entire temple is build with Arshapahan Stones which is utilized to construct mammoth temples and monuments.

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