Baps Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Sarangpur

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Botad is an ancient city located in the north-west part of Gujarat and is one of the leading suppliers of tower clock and tower bell.

Brief History

Sarangpur is a village in the Botad District in the state of Gujarat, India, and its name is also often pronounced, 'Salangpur'. Sarangpur is known throughout India for the historic Shri Kashtabhanjan Hanumanji temple and BAPS Swaminarayan temple located in the village. It comes under the Vadtal Gadi of the Swaminarayan Sampraday. It is the only Swaminarayan temple which has the Murtis of neither Swaminarayan nor Krishna as the primary object of worship. Sarangpur is also known for its BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Shikharbaddha mandir, built in 1916 by Shastri Yagnapurushdas which is the second highest temple in Gujarat at exactly 108 feet (108 being an auspicious number within the Swaminarayan Sampraday). It is a headquarter and training hub for newly enrolled monks (sadhus).

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How to Reach

Baps Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Sarangpur by Bus

By Road

The village is about 153 km away from Ahmedabad. To visit this place in during the early morning, 10:30 pm & 12:30 pm buses run from and to Ahmedabad.

By Train

Nearest Railway station is Botad junction. Ahmedabad Junction is approximately 150 km from Botad.

Baps Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Sarangpur by Flight

By Air

Nearest Airport is Ahmedabad Airport. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport is an international airport serving the cities of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar in Gujarat, India.

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