BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Anand Anand

About the location: There are a number of Swaminarayan (Krishna) temples in Gujarat, all marked by grand architecture and highly decorative features like intricate sculptures and doors, and a sanctum with a radiant deity inside. This temple, in the heart of Anand town, is no different. The temple has been built on the principles of Vedic Hinduism.

Brief History: Swaminarayan Sampraday or Uddhav Sampraday is a Hindu sect propagated by Swaminarayan who lived between 1781 and 1830. During this period he ensured that the movement based on Vedic philosophy gained strength. Apart from traditional Hindu scriptures, the sect has its own writings, of which, Shikshapatri is the most famous one.

Visiting Hours

6am–12pm and 4–8.30pm; Aarti timings: 6am, 7.30am 11.15am, 7pm and 8.15pm. The cooler months from November to February are the best to visit. Diwali and Annakut celebrations are noteworthy in the temple.

Location

Anand

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How to get there

By Road NH8 passes through Baroda, making it well connected by road as well.
By Train The city lies on the busy Mumbai-Delhi Western Railway Mainline and is well connected by premium trains like Shatabdi and Rajdhani.
By Air Domestic flights connect Vadodara (BDQ) to major cities in India.