Swaminarayan Temple Ahmedabad

The majestic, colorfully carved wooden Swaminarayan Temple in the Old City was built

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in 1822 as the first temple of the Swaminarayan Hindu sect.

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Adherents believe that the sect’s founder, Swaminarayan (1781–1830), is supreme.

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The Heritage Walk, which starts here daily at 8am, usually coincides with services at the temple

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devotees flock to the venue.

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Each panel is made from Burmese teak and has artistic details.

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The gateway carvings also have Rajasthani costumes and colors.

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The main deities of the temple are Nar Narayan Dev, Shree Radha Krishna Dev

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Shree Dharmabaktimata, Hari Krushna Maharaj, Shree Bal Swarap Gansham Maharaj and Sri Rammohar Gansham Maharaj.

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The western side of the temple is intended as the residence of the ascetic or Sankyayagi women.

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The land for the construction of this first Swaminarayan Sampradeh Temple

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was donated by the British Imperial Government.

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