15 Magnificent Temples In Gujarat For A Divine Holiday In 2021!

Gujarat is famous for its ancient sites, heritage sites, and various pilgrimages. Traditionally rich Gujarat is a vibrant state of India, known for its beauty. You can visit some of the famous temples in Gujarat which receive a huge influx of devotees as well as travelers. 

Other famous temples of Gujarat include Gorthiya Mahadev Temple, Mota Ashapura Maa Temple, Someshwar Mahadev Temple, Rudra Mahalaya Temple, Santram Mandir, Jalaram Bapa Mandir, Gop Temple, Shri Swaminarayan Mandir at Bhuj, and unique Shri Swaminarayan Mandir of Gadhada. 

The magnificent temple in Gujarat:

1. Somnath Temple, Somnath

Somnath Temple, Somnath
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The Somnath Temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, a famous Hindu architecture – the Somnath Temple is one of the most beautiful temples in Gujarat dating back to prehistoric times. The temple was badly damaged and its wealth was looted in 1024 by Mahmud of Ghazni. India is considered to be the first of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples of Shiva, at Veraval in Saurashtra on the west coast of Gujarat Book . Somnath Temple, Somnath Trip.

2. Dwarkadhish Temple, Dwarka

Dwarkadhish Temple, Dwarka
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The Dwarkadhish Temple, otherwise called the Jagat Temple, was initially worked in 400 BC by Vajranabha, the extraordinary grandson of Lord Krishna, on the banks of the Gomti River. The five-story limestone structure, 170 feet long, is supported by 72 pillars and is located in the center of the city. The Dwarkadhish Temple (Jagat Temple), the main draw for tourists visiting Dwarka, is believed to have been established 2500 years ago by Vajranabh, the great-grandson of Lord Krishna Book Dwarkadhish Temple, Dwarka Trip.

3. Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple, Gandhinagar

 Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple, Gandhinagar
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One of the famous temples in Gujarat, the Akshardham Temple in Gandhinagar, is managed by the flourishing Hindu Swaminarayan group. The golden idol of Lord Swaminarayan is a wall seven feet long. This icon is among the symbols of his optimal lovers, Aksharbrahma Gunatitanand Swami and Aksharmukta Goplanand Swami. It is also famous for being one of the largest Hindu temple complexes in India, and it took five long years to build this construction marvel Book Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple, Gandhinagar Trip.

4. Bala Hanuman Mandir, Jamnagar

 Bala Hanuman Mandir, Jamnagar
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The Bala Hanuman Temple, also known as the Shri Balahanuman Sankirtan Temple, is located southeast of Ranmal Lake (or Lakhota Lake) in Jamnagar. This temple is the most famous temple in Jamnagar, Gujarat as its name is in the famous Guinness Book of World Records for its slogan ‘Sri Ram Jai Jai Ram. It has been a place of permanent sanctity for 54 years Book Bala Hanuman Mandir, Jamnagar Trip. 

5. Rukmini Temple, Dwarka

Rukmini Temple, Dwarka
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In the inner tent of the temple is the image of the goddess with the Lord. The temple is said to have been built around the 12th century. Part of the Rukmini temple is adorned with wonderful paintings, depicting various events of the goddess Rukmini with the Lord. It is known in Dwarka for its fine architecture and beauty, especially the pictures of its life with the Lord which dates back to the 12th century Book . Rukmini Temple, Dwarka Trip.

6. Sun Temple, Modhera

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Sun Temple is a Hindu sanctuary dedicated to the sun god Surya in the town of Modhera in the Mehsana area of Gujarat, India. The Modhera Sun Temple was built in the early 11th century by Bhama I, king of the Chalukya dynasty. It is a temple built in honor of the Sun God in the village of Modhera in the Mehsana district on the banks of the Pushpavati River. Book Sun Temple, Modhera Trip.

7. Bhalka Tirth, Somnath

 Bhalka Tirth, Somnath
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Bhalka Tirtha Somnath Temple has been a place of pilgrimage since ancient times. Even today, many people come to this place because of its sanctity and magnetic attraction.  In fact, it is one of the most famous temples in Gujarat. The temple of Bhalka Teerth is known as the seat of Mahaprabhuji, and tulsi trees have been planted in honor of Lord Krishna Book Bhalka Tirth, Somnath Trip.

8. Shri Shatrunjaya Temples, Palitana

 Shri Shatrunjaya Temples, Palitana
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The Palitana Temple of Jainism is located on the Shatrunjaya hill through the town of Palitana in the Bhavnagar district of Gujarat, India. The main temple is dedicated to the first Tirthankara, Rishabhanatha. This is the most passionate place of the Shwetambar Murtipujak sect. The main temple has reached 3500 steps. This temple is one of the most visited places in the Jain community Book Shri Shatrunjaya Temples, Palitana Trip.

9. Jagannath Temple, Ahmedabad 

Jagannath Temple, Ahmedabad
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Located in Jamalpur, this temple was established by Sadhu Sarangdasji about 450 years ago. Jagannath Temple is a temple dedicated to the Hindu god Jagannath in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It is one of the famous temples in Gujarat which is famous for its annual chariot festival, Rath Yatra, which is the third most important and largest after the Rath Yatra in Puri Book Jagannath Temple, Ahmedabad  Trip.

10. Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Temple

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The Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, was built 5,000 years ago. It turned out to be the self-evident Shivling that was found in the Arabian Sea. Every year during the monsoon season, the beach sinks into the sea, and devotees consider it a natural way to perform the famous abhishekam of Shiva Lingam Book Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Temple Trip. 

11. Hutheesing Jain Temple, Ahmedabad 

Hutheesing Jain Temple, Ahmedabad
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This temple is dedicated to the 15th Jain Tirthankar, Bharam Dharmanatha. The temple was built during a severe famine in Gujarat. The construction of the temple employed hundreds of skilled craftsmen who assisted them for two years. This temple is managed by the Heating family. This remarkably beautiful temple made of white marble has been sacred to many Jain families for generations Book Hutheesing Jain Temple, Ahmedabad  Trip.

12. Sandipani Temple

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Shri Hari Mandir, which has been the beginning of Bhaishri for many years, has taken 13 years to realize this vision and dream. Under the supervision of Bhaishri, with the great participation and supervision of various experts, this temple is today one of the most passionate and famous temples in gujarat. Shri Hari Temple is the largest temple in Saurashtra and one of the most visited holy places in Porbandar Book Sandipani Temple Trip.

13. Nilkanth Dham Swaminarayan Temple

Nilkanth Dham Swaminarayan Temple
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At a distance of 62 km from Vadodara, Nilkanthdham Swaminarayan Temple is a beautiful Hindu temple located in Poicha village in Gujarat. The main temple has idols of Lord Vishnu along with Sheshnag, Lord Ganesha, Hanumanji, 108 gaumukh, Saptarishi, and 12 Vishnu Avatars Book Nilkanth Dham Swaminarayan Temple Trip.

14. Ranchhodrai Temple

Ranchhodrai Temple
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In later stages, with the growing popularity of Ranchhodraiji, it took the form of the Vaishnavite center, which was built in 1772. Today, the place is known not only as a place of pilgrimage but also as a commercial center where one can go for worship, and learn about other rituals Book Ranchhodrai Temple Trip.

15. Shamlaji Temple

. Shamlaji Temple
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Open PopupShamlaji also spelled Shamalaji, a major center for Hindu pilgrims in the Aravalli district of the Indian state of Gujarat. The Shamlaji Temple is dedicated to Vishnu. This site dates back to the Mauryan period, and a very old microlith site, locally known as Dhek-Vadlo, was found near Shamlaji Book Shamlaji Temple Trip.

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