Gujarat
the westernmost and the culturally rich state of the country is a spiritual hub
holding many temples including Char Dham Yatra stopover Dwarka. The state holds
myriads of splendid temples and religious centers for example Somnath Temple, Dwarkadhish
Temple, Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple, Bala Hanuman Mandir, Rukmini Temple are
some of the most famous temples flocked by many devotees every year and if you
are planning on visiting this mesmerizing mosaic then this Gujarat tourism guide will be of your help. The temples Of Gujarat
are not only known for their religious significance only but also for their
beautiful architectures which represent the ancient art and culture of the
state rich in culture. The state holds multitude of temples dedicated to
Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism and Vaishnavism. Gujarat also holds numerous historical
sites and heritage places and is said considered as splendid in all terms.
Dwarkadhish Temple
This
ancient and beautifully architected pilgrimage was constructed around 2500
years back and is dedicated to Lord Krishna. The temple is situated at the bank
of River Gomati and its glorious structure seems like the shrine is emerging
from Arabian Sea. The construction of this shrine is done with soft limestone
and it contains a rectangular hall with vestibules surrounded by three sides.
The internal part of the shrine is not much decorated and is full of simplicity
except the deity of Lord Krishna which is ornamented very nicely.
Somnath Temple
One
of the most pious temples of Gujarat which is situated in the Junagadh district
and dedicated to Moon goddess and reflects the culture of the state. The shrine
holds an idol of Linga which is one amongst the 12 revered Jyotirlingas. It is
believed that the shrine has been vandalized numerous times by Afghans and had
been renovated each and every time by the Hindu Kings. Numerous devotees throng
at this splendid shrine to seek for the blessings of Lord Shiva and moon
goddess to gain the long lasting prosperity and wealth.
Akshardham Temple
It
is an imperishable place where pilgrims can offer their unflinching faith and
devotion accompanied with the tranquility spread in the ambience of the temple.
Tourists who visit this place can experience spiritualism echoing in every
element of the shrine i.e. in the temple, exhibitions and the gardens too.
There are almost more than 200 deities present inside the premise of the temple
where all adding charm to the temple. The chanting prayer is a venture in
self-improvement and feels like standing very close to God.
Nageshwar Temple
A
temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is located in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat.
The holy place is located underground where a tall deity of Lord Shiva is
settled in the sitting posture. The idol, garden and the pond are the major
attracting elements of the Nageshwar Temple. The temple holds an interesting
belief which tells that one who comes and pay homage here gets free from the
effect of poison and snake bites. Mahashivratri
is celebrated auspiciously at the temple so pilgrims visit in a good number at
this time and the temple is abuzz with pilgrims throughout the year.
Kalika Mata Temple
The
temple is perched at an elevation of 2500 feet above the sea level and is
settled in the birth city of present prime minister of our country. The shrine
is enclosed in an area around Champaner Pavagadh Archaeological Park (one of
the heritage sites declared by UNESCO) which is settled amidst the densely
covered forests. The origin of the temple is associated with 10th or
11th century. A fair is being celebrated every year at Kalika Mata
Shrine on the occasion of Chaitra Sud. It is however difficult to walk on the
difficult staircase by every pilgrim so ropeway facility has been introduced at
the shrine.
Sun Temple
This
beautifully designed temple is dedicated to Lord Sun and is located at the
Modhera Village in Gujarat. The construction of the sun temple was done during
Chalukya Dynasty around 1026-27 CE. The worship is not allowed at the shrine
now and is under the maintenance of Archaeological Survey of India. The tangled
carvings done on the exterior and pillars of the shrine catches the eyes of the
tourists accompanied with three other components of the temple including Gudha
Mandapa (hall inside the shrine), Sabha Mandapa (assembly hall) and a
reservoir.
Jagannath Temple
The
temple is dedicated to God Jagannath situated in the industrial city of
Gujarat. The origin of this temple was done around 450 years back which is
dedicated to Lord Krishna. Rath Yatra of the temple is a very big and the most
famous chariot festival is celebrated in the month of June/July which is quite
similar to the one celebrated in Puri. The idols of Lord Krishna, Lord Bala Dev
and Goddess Subhadra are standing at the temple where devotees pay their homage
and offer the different Prasad to the deities and offer the service of Gau Seva
too.
Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Temple
Its
beautiful location makes this temple little different from others as it is
situated along the small in the sea. At the west of this revered temple,
another prominent shrine Geeta Mandir is also located just behind the
Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Temple. There is a staircase which leads towards the shrine
which gets flooded with water during high tide but gets cleared during the
normal tide. There is a belief that the deity of the temple was found by Jagat
guru Shankaracharya at the confluence point of River Gomati, Ganga and Arabian
Sea.
Palitana Jain Temple
A
temple dedicated to Jainism is situated in the Bhavnagar district of Gujarat. The
shrine is settled on Shatrunjaya hill and is considered one amongst 863 marbled
temples situated on Shatrunjaya hill. Pilgrims of Jain devout have faith among
them that if they visit the shrines and take the blessings of the lords then
they will attain everlasting salvation and prosperity. It took almost 900 years
to construct all the temples located on the Shatrunjaya hill and the
construction was started during 11th century. The intricate carvings
done on the shrines are the attracting elements of the elements.
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