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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