61-574: Dhule is a one of the largest cities in Maharashtra, and central region of India. The city located in the Dhule District in the northwestern part of Maharashtra state, India known as West Khandesh. Situated on the banks of Panzara River, Dhule is the regional headquarters of MIDC, RTO, and MTDC. The city is mainly known for the Hindu temple of Adishakti Ekvira and Swaminarayan Temple . Dhule
122-808: A 1965 immigration law, a large number of Indians, including members of the sect. moved there from the 1970s until 2000. The ISSO was formed in 1978 in Chicago under the Nar Narayan Dev Gadi. The temple in Weehawken , New Jersey, was opened in 1987, and was the first in the US. By 2012, the organisation had 20 temples in the US, in cities including Boston , Houston , Chicago , Los Angeles , Tampa, Florida , Detroit and Cleveland, Ohio , Colonia , Parsippany and Cherry Hill . Another organisation, International Swaminarayan Satsang Mandal (ISSM), under
183-471: A central altar or a shrine. Human forms are predominant, with the exception of the Hanuman temple at Sarangpur , where Hanuman is the central figure. The temples have accommodation for ascetics built next to them. Stones were quarried in far places and carried to the temple sites. Swaminarayan temples, like other Hindu temples, have walkways around the central shrine to allow worshipers to circumambulate
244-556: A daily basis. Central Bus Stand is connected to Deopur Bus Stand by four 25 seater mini-buses by Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC). These buses run from Central Bus Stand to Nagav and from Deopur Bus Stand to Laling. Recognizing ongoing expansion of the city limits and the increased population, Shri Annasaheb Misal (IAS), The Collector & District Magistrate of Dhule and Shri Rajendra Deore (Dhule Depot Controller) of MSRTC started city-bus services in July 2016. This service
305-419: A god concentrated his own life form known as Harikrushna Maharaj. In the temples of the dioceses of Ahmedabad and Vadtal, they are predominantly a central altar or a shrine. Human forms are predominant but for a known exception of a Hanuman temple at Sarangpur , where Hanuman is the central figure. The temples have accommodations for sadhus built next to them. Stones were quarried in far places and carried to
366-594: A huge temple. Eventually, Balmukund Swami completed new temple in 1875 without disturbing the original installation of idols. Bhagwatprasadji came with Adbhutanand Swami, Pavitranand Swami, Gopalji Maharaj, Nishkamanand Bramhchari, etc. in a Train (then called as Aag-gadi). Thereafter in the year around 1898, Bramchari Chaitanyanandhi, Br. Nirdoshanandji, Krishnanandji, Nishkamanandji on the instruction of Shri Viharilalji Maharaj and with donation from Shri Bhaulal Haridasji Gandhi installed Ghanshyam Maharaj in Sukhshaiya on
427-416: A specified number of prostrations (as decided by themselves). In front of the men's section, there is a small section reserved for ascetics and special guests. There is great variety in form and nature of the central images, in front of which are gold- or silver-plated doors that open during darshan . Today there are over a thousand Swaminarayan temples, spread across five continents , which come under
488-460: A total cost of £2700. Every encouragement was offered to traders and others to settle in the new town. Building sites were granted rent-free in perpetuity, and advances were made both to the old inhabitants and strangers to enable them to erect substantial houses. At this time, Captain Briggs described Dhule as a small town, surrounded by garden cultivation, and shut in between an irrigation channel and
549-568: Is Shatri P.P. Swami. By Pankaj G. Shah Location: Primary Deity: Constructed in: Architecture: Notes: Mombasa Swaminarayan 1958 Single-spire Structure This Mandir comes under the NarNarayan Dev Gadi Nakuru – – – This Mandir comes under the Narnarayan dev ghadi Deity: Constructed in: Architecture: Notes: Arusha – – – This Mandir comes under
610-750: Is also home to Laxmi Vadi. This is the burial place of Swaminarayan's ashes. The site is marked by a shrine consisting of the idols of brother Ichharam, Swaminarayan himself and Raghuvirji Maharaj. Sahajanand Swami also ordered construction of temples at Muli , Dholka and Jetalpur . Although these temples were completed after his death, the Murti pratishtas , idol installation ceremonies, were conducted by Sahajanand Swami. He installed images of various manifestations of God, such as Nar Narayan Dev, Laxmi Narayan Dev, Radha Krishna, Radha Raman and Revti Baldevji. Swaminarayan lived in Gadhpur for about 27 years; he stayed at
671-536: Is also one of the important place for Jain Religion for number of Jain Temples and Dharamshala are in the city. The city, with industrial areas, schools, hospitals, and residential areas, has communications and transport infrastructures. Dhule is largely emerging as one of the upcoming hubs of textile, edible oil, Information Technology, and power-loom across the state and has gained a strategic advantage for being on
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#1732791048906732-504: Is available on four different routes – Laling to Nagav, Fagne to Morane, Walwadi to Vadjai, and CBS to Chakkar Bardi. Swaminarayan Temple Swaminarayan Bhagwan , the founder of the Swaminarayan Sampraday , established temples, known as mandirs ( Devnagari : मन्दिर), as part of his philosophy of theism and deity worship. These mandirs are known as Swaminarayan Hindu temples. He constructed nine temples in
793-689: Is available on four different routes – Laling to Nagav, Fagne to Morane, Walwadi to Vadjai, and CBS to Chakkar Bardi. Dhule Airport ( IATA : DHL , ICAO : VA53 ) is located at Gondur area in Dhule , Maharashtra , India . This airstrip was constructed in 1974 by the Public Works Department and was transferred to the Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC) after its formation in 2002. MSRTC started city-bus services in July 2016. This service
854-433: Is completed. MIDC has also provided the water supply distribution pipelines. The rate of allotment of industrial plot is Rs. 50.00 per Sqm. Under proposed DMIC , The Nardana Textile Park is being set up 30 km from Dhule City. The total area of the park will be approximately 648 hectares, on which 72 plots will be demarcated. The Dhule airstrip, just 30 km away from the industrial area, will provide accessibility to
915-459: Is constructed as per scriptural norms with intricate carving in Burma teak and sculptural art depicting deities' episodes, auspicious symbols and religious icons representing axiomatic religion and Indian culture. The temple is believed to be a valuable cultural heritage in the socio-religious history of Gujarat and India. The installation ceremony of the murti forms in the temple was celebrated in
976-430: Is great variety in the form and nature of the central images, in front of which are gold- or silver-plated doors that open during darshan . Swaminarayan ordered the construction of the following six mandirs and installed the images of various deities, such as Nara Narayana , Laxminarayan , Radha Krishna , Radha Ramana , Revti Baldevji, himself. Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is the first temple Swaminarayan constructed. It
1037-433: Is in the shape of a lotus , with nine domes in the inner temple. The land for this shrine was donated by Joban Pagi, a dacoit who was later converted into a devotee by Swaminarayan. The temple was constructed under the supervision of Brahmanand Swami , was completed within fifteen months and the idols of Laxmi Narayan was installed by Swaminarayan on 3 November 1824, amidst chants of vedic hymns and devotional fervour of
1098-723: Is one of the few cities in the Maharashtra State which is located on the junction of three National Highways, these being NH-3 , NH-6 and NH-211 . Through the Asian highway project, portions of NH3 and NH6 passing through Dhule have been converted into numbered Asian Highways AH47 & AH46 respectively. Due to the heavy use of Central Bus Stand and traffic congestion within the city, one more bus stand has been built in Deopur, which became fully operational from 23 March 2015. From this stand, about 120 route buses are running on
1159-420: Is the coldest month with the mean daily minimum at 16.2-degree Celsius. Except during the south-west monsoon season when the humidity is above 70 per cent, the air is rather dry over the district during the rest of the year. As of 2011 India census , Dhule had a population of 375,603. At the 2011 census, males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Dhule has an average literacy rate of 85%, higher than
1220-883: Is the sect's biggest temple in the UK. Temples have been built in other parts of the UK, such as Cardiff , Oldham , Leicester and Brighton and several others in London. The temple in Leicester was opened in 1993 and was the first in Europe under the International Swaminarayan Satsang Organisation (ISSO) and was followed by one in Sweden. A small number of followers migrated to the United States before 1965 as students, and following
1281-432: Is under process. Dhule city is also a part of Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project , as Node – 17, India's most ambitious infrastructure program, aiming to develop new industrial cities and converging next generation technologies across infrastructure sectors. As a part of creating employment across smaller cities, Ministry of Electronics and IT has also given in-principle approval for setting BPO at Dhule. Until
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#17327910489061342-647: The Khandesh region, which forms the northwest corner of the Deccan Plateau . Dhule City is a part of khandesh region. The Dhule district is bordered in the west by the Gujarat State and in the north by Madhya Pradesh along with Nandurbar district , and in the south and east by Nashik district and Jalgaon District respectively. It is situated in a valley of the Tapi River along the banks of
1403-525: The LaxmiNarayan Dev Gadi , Vadtal depending on their geographical location. One of the most prominent features of the heritage of Swaminarayan Sampradaya is temple architecture. The images in the temples built by Swaminarayan Bhagwan are the evidence of the priority of Swaminarayan Bhagwan . All of the temples constructed during his life show some form of Krishna , and all temples since have such worshipable murtis . In Vadtaldham he as
1464-808: The NarNarayan Dev Gadi Constructed in: Architecture: Notes: Under NarNarayan Dev Gadi, One of the seven Swaminarayan temples in London Location: Primary Deity: Constructed in: Architecture: Notes: Oldham Swaminarayan 1977 – This Mandir comes under the NarNarayan Dev Gadi Location: Primary Deity: Constructed in: Architecture: Notes: Bolton Swaminarayan 1973 Single-spire Structure This Mandir comes under
1525-562: The Panzara River . Subdivisions in Dhule city The climate of the district is on the whole dry except during the south-west monsoon season. The year may be divided into four seasons. The cold season from December to February is followed by the hot season from March to May. The south-west monsoon season which follows thereafter, lasts till September. October and November constitute the post-monsoon season. The average annual rainfall in
1586-843: The Sakri Taluka there is the one of Asia's Largest Solar projects near Chhadvel Korde village. Also there is Asia's largest Wind Mills Project run by Suzlon Company near Chhadvel Korde and Nijampur villages. Dondaicha in Shindkheda taluka is famous for the chilly market. There is also a Starch factory here. Many cottage industries are operational in the district. Beedi rolling, pottery, brick making, knitting saris on handlooms, oil extraction from ground nut and sesame are few of them. Wood cutting units are operated at Dhule, Shirpur and Pimpalner. Being centrally located on about to complete Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project (DMIC) , Safexpress has established India's largest Logistics Park in
1647-504: The Darbar of Dada Khachar , one of his best-known devotees. At some temples, footprints of Swaminarayan are worshiped by his followers. Swaminarayan entrusted the day-to-day performance of the worship rituals in these mandirs to ascetics. By 2012, there were over a thousand Swaminarayan temples across five continents. In the 1920s, members of the sect began to move out of India to East Africa in search of work and better lives. Among these
1708-1478: The Laxmi Narayan Dev Gadi, has temples in Chicago, Grand Prairie, Texas , Sunnyvale, California , Downey and Somerset, New Jersey . Also under the Laxmi Narayan Dev Gadi, the Laxminarayan Dev Spiritual Organisation (LDSO) has been set up in San Francisco to promote the faith there. http://www.swaminarayanvadtalgadi.org/temples/temple-international/ The movement also has temples in Australia, Seychelles, Canada, Thailand, Fiji, Mauritius, New Zealand, Oman, UAE and Zambia. http://www.baps.org/ [1] Gujarat Origin Place of Swaminarayan Sampraday Satsang in this religious city of Burahanpur started in 1798 when Swaminarayan sanctified this city on his pilgrimage as Neelkanth Varni. Later, he sent his paramhansas like Kripanand Swami, Gunatitanand Swami, Premanand Swami, Poornanand Swami, Naronarayananad Swami, Nirvikaranand Swami, Anantanand Swami, Adbhutanand Swami, etc. who sowed roots of Satsang in this city. Swaminarayan himself gave Lakshminarayan Dev to Seth Shiva Shah of Burhanpur in 1825–26. Idols of L.N. Dev were then kept at
1769-566: The above two Gadis (seats) of the Swaminarayan Sampraday. As an adjunct to the scriptures in establishing ultimate redemption and consolidating the framework of the holy fellowship (Satsang), Swaminarayan constructed stone mandirs , buttressing Upasana – worshipping God, and devotion towards the deities. Towards the end of his second decade of work, he placed a greater emphasis on devotion than detachment – vairagya to foster love for God. This emphasis on devotion culminated in
1830-494: The basic infrastructure such as roads, street lights, water supply pipe lines in this area. MIDC has constructed an earthen dam on Motinala to fulfill the requirement of water of the industrial area. MIDC has provided water supply scheme of 4.50 MLD capacity. Presently the consumption of the water is about 2.20 MLD. The rate of allotment of the industrial plot is Rs. 100.00 per sqm. The Association namely "Dhule Avdhan Manufacturers Association Avadhan, Dhule" has been established for
1891-763: The beginning of the 19th century, Dhule was an insignificant village, subordinate to Laling, the capital of the Laling or Fatehabad Subdivision. Under the rule of the Nizam, Laling was incorporated with the District of Daulatabad. The town passed successively through the hands of the Arab kings, the Mughals, and the Nizam, and into the power of the Peshwas about 1795. In 1803, it was completely deserted by its inhabitants on account of
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1952-544: The building of mandirs, which served as permanent places of worship, centres for religious gathering, instruction, the study of Sanskrit, devotional music and Vedic literature, and as centres of social services where alms, medicines and clothes were available to the poor and needy. In a span of six years, from 1822 till 1828, Swaminarayan sanctioned the construction of nine mandirs in Gujarat : Ahmedabad, Mooli, Bhuj, Vadtal, Jetalpur, Dholera, Dholka, Junagadh and Gadhada. One of
2013-619: The city of Bhuj, including this temple. Members of the Swaminarayan Sampraday, including saints and satsangis of Kutch residing in India and abroad, have resolved to construct a new marble temple a short distance from the site. The new temple, the largest in Gujarat, was opened in May 2010 by the then Chief Minister of Gujarat, Narendra Modi . The temple in Vadtal , also known as Vadtal Swaminarayan,
2074-949: The development of Industries in MIDC Dhule Industrial Area. The expansion of existing MIDC has been proposed vide Phase- II in Raver area, situated in outskirts of the city, which is having an area of more than 1600 acres (643 hectares) and currently this proposal is under consideration of State Government. Planned Manmad-Dhule-Indore Railway line have also been considered in the original proposal of DMIC (Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project), which will boost Industrial growth in and around city. 2) Nardana Central Government sponsored Growth Centre: MIDC has planned to develop an industrial area on 750.09 Hect. of land. About 648.56 Hect. of land has come in possession of MIDC. The reservation of water for 4.38 MM3 per year has been granted by Irrigation Department. MIDC has provided
2135-517: The district is 674.0 mm. The rainfall is heavier in the hilly regions of the Western Ghats mountain range and the Satpura ranges. From about the latter half of February, temperatures increase steadily till May which is the hottest part of the year with the mean daily maximum temperature at 40.7 degrees Celsius. From November, both day and night temperatures drop rapidly till January which
2196-459: The end of the 19th century the town had already become a significant trading center due to the trade in cotton and linseed. Coarse cotton, woolen cloths and turbans were manufactured for local use around this time. In 1872, Dhule was visited by a severe flood, which did much damage to houses and property. The Dhulia aka Dhule civil hospital was established in 1825 by the British government. Dhule
2257-471: The following cities; Ahmedabad , Bhuj , Muli , Vadtal , Junagadh , Dholera , Dholka , Gadhpur & Jetalpur . In these temples he installed images of various Hindu gods , such as NarNarayan Dev , LaxmiNarayan Dev , RadhaKrishna Dev , RadhaRaman Dev , Revti-Baldevji, Madan Mohan Dev etc. Each of these nine original temples fall either under the NarNarayan Dev Gadi , Ahmedabad or
2318-609: The installation ceremony. Swaminarayan also installed his own idol in Vadtal, naming it Harikrishna Maharaj . The walls are decorated with colourful representations from the Ramayana . The temple's walls are decorated with colourful representations from the Ramayana . Dholera is an ancient port-city, 30 kilometres (19 mi) from Dhandhuka in Ahmedabad District . This temple has three domes. Its construction
2379-465: The junction of three National Highways viz. NH-3 , NH-6 , and NH-211 and on most anticipated Manmad – Indore Rail Project. Recently Ministry of Surface Transport has granted conversion of surrounding 4 state highways to National Highway, after which Dhule would be the one amongst very few cities in India being located on convergence of 7 National Highways. Conversion of NH-3 from four lanes to six lanes between Dhule and Nashik with modern facilities
2440-402: The most prominent features of the heritage of Swaminarayan is its temple architecture. The images in the temples built by Swaminarayan are the evidence of the priority of Krishna . All of the temples constructed during his life show some form of Krishna, and all temples since have such worshipable figures, or murtis . In the temples of the dioceses of Ahmedabad and Vadtal, these are predominantly
2501-426: The national average of 74%: male literacy is 80% and, female literacy is 69%. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. Languages in Dhule city (2011) At the time of the 2011 census, 54.04% of the population spoke Marathi , 28.32% Urdu , 6.01% Hindi , 4.07% Khandeshi , 2.07% Marwari , 1.56% Sindhi , 1.01% Bhili and 0.98% Gujarati as their first language. Shri Bhausaheb Hire Government Medical College
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2562-469: The occupation of the country by the British in 1818. Dhule was immediately chosen as the headquarters of the newly formed District of Khandesh by Captain John Briggs. In British Raj Britishers call it Dhulia.In January 1819, he obtained sanction for building public offices for the transaction of revenue and judicial business. Artificers were brought from distant places, and the buildings were erected at
2623-409: The old site in city, New Civil Hospital with a total capacity of 200 to 250 beds is proposed. MSRTC has resumed city-bus service connecting Central Bus Stand to Chakkar Bardi, so as to avoid any inconvenience to public. Dhule is well known for purest 'milk and ghee' production, maximum cultivable land and production of groundnut, foremost in agro-based industries, leader in wind power generation. In
2684-592: The outskirts of Dhule City on National Highway No. 6 . As part of the successful development of the region under DMIC, there is a need to focus on ensuring the requisite irrigation infrastructure for ensuring availability of water throughout the year. Reasons for selecting Dhule- Nardana Investment Region (DNIR): Keep apart proposed DNIR, snapshot of existing Dhule M.I.D.C. is as under: 1) Dhule Industrial Area: M.I.D.C. has planned to develop an industrial area on 400.35 Hect. of land. About 278.08 Hect. of land has come into possession of MIDC. MIDC has provided all
2745-403: The park and facilitate a quick movement of material. There are regular trains from Dhule to CSMT Mumbai. Dhule Terminus (Station Code: DHI) is also connected to Chalisgaon Junction Railway Station under Central Railways. The Chalisgaon Dhule Passenger runs between the two stations four times a day. As well as Dhule is important station on proposed railway line from Manmaad to Indore. Dhule
2806-434: The presence of thousands of pilgrims from across India. Nara Narayana . On the request of devotees from Bhuj , Swaminarayan asked Vaishnavananand Swami to go there with a team of saints and build a temple. In 1822, they camped on land adjacent to the temple site and drew plans of the temple complex. within a year they had built a temple abode of Nar Narayan. The Gujarat earthquake on 26 January 2001 destroyed much of
2867-622: The ravages of Holkar and the terrible famine of that year. In the following year, Balaji Balwant, a dependant of the Vinchurkar, to whom the parganas of Laling and Songir had been granted by the Peshwa, repeopled the town and received from the Vinchurkar, in return for his services, a grant of inam land and other privileges. He was subsequently entrusted with the entire management of the territory of Songir and Laling, and fixed his headquarters at Dhule, where he continued to exercise authority till
2928-569: The residence of Brahmin Ramchandra who lived at site of present temple. In December 1829 Idols of L.N. Dev were installed in small temple of 1 shikhar by Acharya Shri Raghuvirji Maharaj with Param Chaitanyanand Swami. In Samvat 1907, Raghuveerji Maharaj visited Burhanpur with Narsimhanand Swami and a huge procession was carried out in the city. Later in 1871, Acharya Bhagwatprasadji installed Harikrishna Maharaj adjacent to L.N. Dev and instructed Swami Balmukunddasji guru Gopalanand Swami to build
2989-912: The right of L.N. Dev. Later in 1944 Shri Goverdhandas Gandhi son of Shri Bhaulal Gandhi donated a farm at Titgao for maintenance of Ghanshyam Maharaj. This temple also witnessed satsang under great saints like Br.Mayatitanandji, Br. Atmanandji, Br. Chaitanyanandji, etc. and Purani Dharmswaroopdasji, Shastri Nilkanthdasji, Chaturbhuj Shastri, Shastri Lakshmiprasaddasji, etc. Also well known ekantik haribhakt were Seth Shyamdas Shiva Shah, Seth Onkardas Nanabhai, Seth Narottamdas Lakshmidas, Bhaulal Haridas Gandhi, Seth Tikamdas Bechardas Shah, Seth Ranchoddas Merchant and others. Mayatitanand Bramhchari also initiated daily Abhishek of idols in this temple and also inspired Swami Sevak Mandal to make Hir na Hindola in Samvat 1991 in Burhanpur Temple. Present Kothari of temple
3050-399: The river. The town was located on the southern bank of the Panzara River with an area of about one square mile. In 1819, the population numbered only 2509 persons, living in 401 houses. In 1863, there were 10,000 inhabitants; while by 1872 the number had further increased to 12,489, with 2620 houses. From the date of its occupation by the British, the progress of Dhule had been steady. Towards
3111-427: The shrine, which is often decorated with designs and inlaid marble. The main shrine area is divided by railings. One side of the railing is reserved for women, as Swaminarayan said that men and women should be separated in temples to allow full concentration on god. Men perform a specified number of prostrations . In front of the men's section, there is normally a small area reserved for ascetics and special guests. There
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#17327910489063172-430: The temple sites. Swaminarayan temples, like other Hindu temples, have walkways around the central shrine to allow worshipers to circumambulate the shrine. These are often decorated with designs and inlaid marble. The main shrine area is divided by railings. One side of the railing is reserved for women, as Swaminarayan propagated that men and women should be separated in temples to allow full concentration on god. Men do
3233-419: The water supply scheme for this industrial area. This scheme includes Jackwell, 600 mm dia PSC raw water rising main (13.50 km.), 400 mm dia PSC pure water rising main (9.50 km.) water treatment plant of 6 MLD capacity & 1000 cum capacity ESR. Presently MIDC is developing phase I having land 480 Hect. MIDC has completed 7.22 km. WBM roads, out of which asphalting of 2.10 km road
3294-504: Was a cantonment town, and in year 1881 had two hospitals, telegraph and post offices. In 1873–74 there were four Government schools, with 551 pupils. Historically, the town has been divided into New and Old Dhule . In the latter, the houses were irregularly built, the majority being of a very humble description. Dhule is located at 20°54′N 74°47′E / 20.9°N 74.78°E / 20.9; 74.78 . It has an average elevation of 250 metres (787 feet). Dhule lies in
3355-970: Was a large number of Kutchis of the Leva Patel/Patidar community, who remained to the Bhuj temple under the Nar Nararayan Dev Gadi. All the temples built in Africa come under the temple in Bhuj. The first Swaminarayan temple in Africa was built in Nairobi in 1945, and temples were built in Mombasa and other Kenyan towns in the following years. Temples were also built in Tanzania and Uganda. The Swaminarayan temple in Karachi , Pakistan,
3416-714: Was built in 1868 when Karachi was part of the Indian Union . After the Second World War, members of the movement in East Africa began migrating to the United Kingdom; the number of migrants rose significantly in the 1960s and 1970s. The first Swaminarayan temple in the UK was built in Bolton in 1973. This was followed by a temple in the London suburb of Willesden , which was consecrated in 1975 and
3477-536: Was built in Ahmedabad in 1822, and presents images of Nara Narayana , who occupies the principal seat of the temple, and forms of Arjuna and Krishna at the central altar. The left altar has murtis of Radha Krishna . The land for construction of the temple was donated by the East India Company government of the day. The task of constructing it was entrusted by Swaminarayan to Ananandand Swami. The temple
3538-503: Was donated by the court of Dada Khachar in Gadhada. Darbar Dada Khachar and his family were devotees of Swaminarayan. The temple was made built the courtyard of his own residence. This shrine has two stories and three domes and is adorned with carvings. Swaminarayan assisted in the construction of the temple by lifting stones and mortar, and he installed the figures of Gopinath , Radhika and Harikrishna on 9 October 1828. Gadhada
3599-532: Was founded in 1989. Earlier hospital of Medical College was sub-merged with that of District Civil Hospital. However, since it was leading to several conflicts amongst staff of respective departments, Department of Medical Education decided to venture out itself from District Civil Hospital and erected its new building with state of the art medical facilities at Chakkar Bardi area of the city; around 8 km away from city alongside NH-6 with total capacity of 500 beds and have shifted with effect from 14 March 2016. At
3660-478: Was supervised and planned by Nishkulanand Swami , Bhai Atmanand Swami, Akshardanand Swami and Dharmprasad Swami. The land for the temple was donated by Darbar Punjabhai. On 19 May 1826, Swaminarayan installed the idols of Madan Mohan and his own form Harikrishna , at the principal seat of the temple and invoked Gods amidst Vedic hymns. This temple, in the city of Junagadh on Mount Girnar , has five domes and external decoration with sculptures. Its construction
3721-463: Was supervised by Brahmanand Swami; it was built on land donated by king Hemantsinh of Jinabhai, Darbar of Panchala. On 1 May 1828, Swaminarayan installed the murtis of Ranchhodrai and Trikamrai on the principal altar of the temple, which is 278-foot (85 m) in circumference. The life of Swaminarayan is crafted in stone on the dome of the sanctum. The land for the temple in Gadhada (or Gadhpur)
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