Located in the Mogulwada area of the old city, the Laxmi Narayan Mandir/Swami Narayan Mandir is Vadodara’s oldest temple of the Swami Narayan sect, reportedly built in the 1870s by Acharya Bhagwat Prasad, a prominent figure within the sect. The Gaekwads of Baroda, known for their devoutness, allocated 3000 Rs. for the temple’s maintenance in that era. The Temple:The temple…
Located just across from the General Post Office in Vadodara, the Surya Narayan Temple is a beacon of the city’s rich spiritual and architectural legacy. Commissioned over 200 years ago by Raoji Appaji Fanse, the Diwan during the reign of Govindrao Gaekwad, this temple has stood the test of time, reflecting the enduring devotion of the community. Architectural Elegance The…
The Dwarkadhish Temple, commonly known as Bethak Mandir, is situated in the Kevda Baug area. This temple belongs to the Pushtimarg sect of the Vaishnav community and was built more than 200 years ago. The site where the temple now stands likely already housed a previous temple of the Pushtimarg sect, built around the 1810s. This old temple was purchased…
Situated in the beautiful Kirti Mandir compound, the Kubereshwar Dutt Mandir is a renowned temple dedicated to Lord Dutta. This sacred site, established in the early 1890s during the reign of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, honors Kuberji, a devoted servant of the Baroda State. A Divine Experience and a Miraculous Encounter Hailing from Uttar Pradesh, he is said to have…
Tucked away behind a courtyard, the Jumma (Jama) Masjid is an ancient mosque located near Mandvi, Baroda. Built in 1461 A.D. during the Sultanate period, it has a rich historical legacy. The mosque was later renovated and the current building was completed with the aid of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in 1912 A.D. The Mosque The mosque’s construction was overseen…
The Bhimnath Mahadev Temple, situated in Akota (formerly known as Ankottaka), holds a significant place in the history of the region. This site is recognized as the location of the earliest human settlement along the Vishwamitri River, dating back nearly 2,200 years. According to renowned archaeologist V. H. Sonawane, the origins of the city can be traced to the pavement…
It is said that this Temple is treasury of 200+ Secco Paintings. This Secco Paintings contains rare paintings of Lord Vishnu’s Dashavtar, Ramayana and MahaBharat etc. The Temple stands erected on 16 big Pillars.
Nestled gracefully along the ghats of the Vishwamitri River, the Kamnath Mahadev Temple stands as a testament to Baroda’s rich cultural and architectural heritage & is part of Navnath temples. Built in the early 19th century, this historic temple is a significant relic from the era of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad I, who, along with his brother Fatehsinhrao Gaekwad, played a…
As a part of a 200 year old tradition, a procession or ‘Vithhalnathji ni Palki’ or ‘Vitthalnathji Varghodo’ as it is known in the local terms, is taken out from Vitthalnathji Temple every year on the occasion of Devpodhi (Shayani) Ekadashi (agiyaras) & Dev Uthi Agiyaras. Significance : The procession or the occasion signifies the start of a four month…
The city of Vadodara, as we know it today, is a reflection of the vision and legacy of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III. His dream was to create a city that was educated, industrialized, and culturally vibrant – a source of pride for its residents and the nation. The Significance of 2012 for Vadodara The year 2012 was particularly special as…