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Swaminarayan Mandir

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4.5 / 5
  • Timings : 5:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Entry Fee : No fee
  • Distance from near by city 1.3 KMs From Dwarka
  • Trip duration (including travel in hours)30 Minutes
  • Transportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • Travel Tips None

A Hindu temple called Shree Swaminarayan Mandir is in Dwarka, Gujarat, near the Arabian Sea. It is one of India's Swaminarayan Temples and one of the places to visit in Dwarka.

In Dwarka, Gujarat, a Hindu temple called Shree Swaminarayan Mandir faces the Arabian Sea. The distance from Dwarkadhish Temple is one kilometer, and from Dwarka Railway Station, it is three.

The temple

There is a flag on the temple grounds across from the main shrine. This ornamental white marble shrine has exquisite wall sculptures and a well-kept marble floor. The second floor's elaborate ceiling design is particularly striking. Though not permitted into the sanctum, photography is allowed on the grounds. 

Despite being a relatively new building, the shrine has excellent architecture, sculptures, and bas-relief art. The marble temple is immaculate, divine-feeling, and well-maintained. The temple includes idols of other Hindu gods and goddesses as well. A visit here will undoubtedly help you unwind after a demanding day of sightseeing because of the surrounding garden, which contributes to the area's tranquility.

Why is Shree Swaminarayan Mandir famous?

The temple building of Swaminarayan is among its most notable cultural legacies. The images found in the temples constructed by Swaminarayan prove Krishna's primacy. A mandir must be in the Dwarka tour package.

Who is the god of Swaminarayan temple?

The Swaminarayan Sampradaya replaced the Uddhava Sampradaya as the new name. Reportedly, he declared the worship of Krishna, also known as Narayana. He regarded Krishna as his ishta devata.

How far is Dwarka temple from Shree Swaminarayan Mandir?

Shree Swaminarayan Mandir is a Hindu temple on the Arabian Sea coast in Dwarka, Gujarat. It is 3 kilometers from Dwarka Railway Station and 1 km from Dwarkadhish Temple.

Which time to visit Dwarka?

When the city experiences chilly winters, which run from November to the end of February, it is the best time to visit Dwarka. Still, August and September will be a fun time to visit Dwarka if you want to participate in the town's huge Janmashtami Festival celebrations.

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