Kalupur Swaminarayan Temple, Ahmedabad

Kalupur Swaminarayan Temple

Kalupur Swaminarayan Temple is the first and foremost temple of the Swaminarayan Sampraday, located in the Kalupur area of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in 1822 AD by Swaminarayan Bhagwan himself and serves as the headquarters of the Swaminarayan sect (NarNarayan Dev Gadi).

॥ स्वामिनारायणाय नमः ॥
Another prayer often chanted:
॥ ॐ श्री सहजानन्दाय नमः ॥

― Kalupur Swaminarayan Temple

The temple is not only a sacred religious site but also a masterpiece of Gujarati, Rajasthani, and British architectural blend, attracting thousands of devotees and tourists every year.

Mythological Significance & History

The temple was built in 1822 AD on land gifted by the British Government of India to Swaminarayan.
It was constructed under the personal guidance of Swaminarayan Bhagwan, making it the first Swaminarayan temple in the world.
The temple enshrines the idols of NarNarayan Dev, Radhakrishna Dev, Dharmadev, Bhakti Mata, Harikrishna Maharaj, and Ghanshyam Maharaj.
The temple has been the spiritual and administrative headquarters of the Swaminarayan Sampraday since its establishment.

Significance of the Temple

It is the first Swaminarayan temple ever built and holds supreme religious importance for followers.
The temple represents the NarNarayan Dev Gadi, one of the two main seats of the Swaminarayan Sampraday.
It is believed that visiting this temple and offering prayers grants peace, purity, and liberation from worldly sufferings.
The temple is also a cultural heritage site, symbolizing devotion, spirituality, and architectural brilliance.
Festivals like Janmashtami, Diwali, Annakut, and Swaminarayan Jayanti are celebrated with grandeur.