Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Hindu temple in Karachi, Pakistan
The Shri Swaminarayan Mandir occupies 32,306 square yards on M.A. Jinnah Road, featuring traditional Hindu architectural elements and ceremonial spaces.
Established in 1854, the temple stands as the sole Swaminarayan sanctuary in Pakistan, belonging to the NarNarayan Dev Gadi branch of Swaminarayan Sampraday.
The temple functions as a central gathering point for Hindu celebrations while drawing visitors from multiple religious backgrounds in predominantly Muslim Karachi.
The temple maintains a sacred cowshed within its grounds and provides religious services to the local Hindu population throughout the year.
The former pilgrim accommodation building of the temple complex now serves as an office for the City District Government of Karachi.
Location: Karachi
Inception: 1854
GPS coordinates: 24.85436,67.00797
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:34
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