Kalupur Swaminarayan Mandir, Hindu temple in Kalupur, Ahmedabad, India.
Kalupur Swaminarayan Mandir is a temple in Kalupur featuring white stone construction with fine carvings on multiple spires, pillars, and domes. The central courtyard is elevated and contains spaces for prayer and gathering.
Founded in 1822, this was the first of six temples built during the expansion of the Swaminarayan movement in Gujarat. This established an important center for the religious movement in the region.
This temple serves as a daily gathering place where devotees participate in rituals and interact with other worshippers in the courtyards. The space fills with people during main prayer times, with the sounds of chanting and bells creating the rhythm of religious life here.
The temple is open from sunrise to sunset, with main prayer ceremonies at 7:00, 11:30, and 19:00. Expect the busiest times during these prayer hours, particularly when ceremonies are taking place.
Inside the temple, wooden carvings depict scenes from ancient Hindu texts and were created by craftsmen from different parts of Gujarat in the 19th century. These artisans brought specialized techniques that reflected their diverse regional backgrounds.
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