Temples in Ahmedabad

Sri Sri Radha Govindji Dham temple is also famous as Iskcon Temple. ISKCON stands for International Society for Krishna Consciousness. The temple is located on SG highway near the satellite area of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The temple was built in 1997 on the order of Bhaktivedanta swami prabhupada. The deity is Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha. The architectural structure of the temple is a blend of Sompura and Rajasthani Khamira styles and is spread over 4 acres of land. Janmashtami, Holi, Rathyatra, and Diwali are the festivals celebrated here.

The temple of Shree Gayatri Mataji is located in the city itself Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. The temple deity is goddess Maa Gayatri, also known as Vedmata as she has given the Four Mahavedas to mankind with the blessings of Lord Brahma. She is an incarnation of devi Saraswati, consort of Lord Brahma, symbolizing the ‘Shakti’(power) and ‘Deva’(quality) of knowledge, purity and virtue. Devi Saraswati is considered the patroness of arts, being a poet and a musician as well as an accomplished musician.

It is the oldest temple of Shri Bhadrakali Maa and is located in the heart of old Ahmedabad, previously known as Karnavati. It is believed that Devi Bhadrakali is the guardian goddess of the people living in the city. She is also famous as Nagar Devi. The main attraction of the temple is the rides that Maa changes daily like elephant, lion, Nandi, lotus, peacock, etc. Both the Chaitra Navratri and Shardiya Navratri are celebrated here and at that time the Bhandara is also there.

Samartheshwar Mahadev Temple is a famous temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, situated in Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad. The temple is very good in art and architecture and it is famous for Navaratri and Shivaratri festivals. The best time to visit is from November to February.

The Kameshwar Mahadev Temple in Ahmedabad is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It has wonderfully created idols and beautiful architecture. The temple is particularly renowned for its peaceful atmosphere and spiritual importance. The most important festival celebrated in this temple is Shivratri. The best time to visit this temple is between November and February.

Lambha Baliyadev Temple is located in Lambha, Ahmedabad, dedicated to lord Lord Baliyadev. Baliyabapa temple also famous as Lambha temple was constructed in 1996. Festival celebrations at this temple are Krishna Janmashtami, Jhool Jhulani Ekadashi, Holi and Vasant Panchami. You can visit this temple any time throughout the year.

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, located on Shahibaug Road, Ahmedabad, is dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan. Image of Nara and Narayan installed in the first-ever Swaminarayan mandir in Kalupur, constructed by Lord Swaminarayan in 1822. Festivals celebrated at this temple are Nar Narayan Dev Jayanti, Fuldol Utsav and Guru Poornima. The best months to visit this temple are September and February.

Jagannath Temple is located in Jamalpur Darwaja, Ahmedabad and is dedicated to Lord Shree Krishna. The temple is well-known for its yearly Rath Yatra, the third-largest and most significant chariot festival after Puri's Ratha Yatra.

Shree Swaminarayan Temple, situated in Jetalpur, is only 17 km from Ahmedabad and 5 km from Bareja. It was constructed by Shree Swaminarayan Bhagwan, popularly known as the Prasadi Temple. The best time to visit this temple is from November to February.