Adalaj Trimandir

Gandhinagar

Gujarat’s capital, Gandhinagar located on the banks of the Sabarmati River is named after Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. It is a well-planned city with wide roads and greenbelts and is home to the Akshardham Temple.

Brief History

Behold a pink and white marble and sandstone extravaganza as you enter the temple complex. Two dramatic staircases run on either side of the temple building to take you to the first floor, where a large spartan hall has Jain, Shaivite and Vaishnavite idols. The main temple structure is ringed by manicured gardens to relax in. The temple is an ode to the multi-faith concept and is dedicated to Krishna, Shiva and Mahavir with shrines to all three.

The founder of the Trimandir is Gnani Purush Dada Bhagwan (November 8, 1908 – January 2, 1988). He was born as Ambalal Muljibhai Patel, and was affectionately known as Param Pujya Dadashri. Dadashri had a massive following in his lifetime, with devotees from all over the world coming to understand the meaning of moksha, the liberation of the soul from the cycle of birth and death.