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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel House

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel House

5.57km from BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Anand

This is the house of one of the popular Indian Politicians and the deputy prime minister of India Sardar Vallabhai Patel. He was one of the founding fathers of the Republic of India.

Swaminarayan Mandir

Swaminarayan Mandir

9.29km from BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Anand

There are three main shrines in the temple the central shrine of this temple is that of Lakshmi Narayan and RanchodRai. On the right there is an image of Radha Krishna with Swaminarayan in the form of Hari Krishna and the left has Vasudev, Dharma and Bhakti. The wooden pillars of the temple bear colorful wood carvings. There is a Dharamsala within the temple premises. Gnyanbaug is a garden to the northwest of the temple gate that has four memorials dedicated to Swaminarayan.

Shir Santram Mandir, Nadiad

Shir Santram Mandir, Nadiad

17.75km from BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Anand

Sri Santram Mandir is a temple situated in Nadiad, Gujarat, India run by the Santram Maharaj organization which draws from a Hindu religious figure in Gujarat. The Santram mandir runs trusts for humanitarian activities like Eye Hospital, Physiotherapy Center, Dispensary, Radiology Center, Pathology & Laboratory as well as various other services which are countless. It also carries out various cultural as well as social activities.

SHRI RANCHHODRAIJI MAHARAJ TEMPLE

SHRI RANCHHODRAIJI MAHARAJ TEMPLE

29.97km from BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Anand

The main temple, enclosed by a fort wall, is situated near the bank of the holy lake Gomti in the midst of the main bazaar of Dakor. The temple is covered with 8 domes and 24 turrets, with the central dome reaching a height of 27m. Crowned with a golden Kalash and a white silken flag, this temple is the tallest in the district. Though not very rich in carving, the main cupola derives its influence from the Maharashtrian style of temple architecture.

Sayaji Baug

Sayaji Baug

36.05km from BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Anand

Sayaji Baug is a garden located in Vadodara, Gujarat, India. Also known as "Kamati Baug," it was built by Maharaja Sayaji Rao Gaekwad of Baroda. It is the biggest garden in Western India with the area surrounding more than 100 acres. It has one of the biggest floral clock in the World and in India.

Baroda Museum And Picture Gallery

Baroda Museum And Picture Gallery

36.06km from BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Anand

built-in 1894 on the lines of the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Science Museum of London. Major Mant in association with R.F. Chisholm who refined some of Mant's finest works to make genuine Indo-Saracenic architecture designed the Building of this Museum. It preserves a rich collection of art, sculpture, ethnography and ethnology.

Kirti Mandir Vadodara

Kirti Mandir Vadodara

36.58km from BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Anand

Built-in 1936 as a royal mausoleum of the Gaekwad dynasty, Kirti Mandir now stands as a glorious monument of Vadodara. The grand building, situated in the heart of the city, was set up in the honor of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III's silver jubilee celebration. This E-shaped building features beautiful elements like balconies, terraces, tombs, domes and a brilliantly carved 35 meters high central shikhara.

Raopura Tower

Raopura Tower

37.55km from BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Anand

The Maharani Chimnabai tower, commonly called as Raopura tower is one of the major landmarks of the city erected in 1896. It is a five storied structure hat still dominates the skyline of the city. The fourth level features a huge clock fitted on all four sides of it. It was recently restored by the authorities of the city.

Lakshmi Vilas Palace

Lakshmi Vilas Palace

37.82km from BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Anand

Laxmi Vilas Palace is one of the most majestic structures in India and was the private residence of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III. Known to be the largest private dwelling of the size equivalent to four times of the Buckingham Palace, this magnificent palace is a must visit when in Vadodara. Sprawling across an area of about 700 acres, it is still home to the royal family of Vadodara, the Gaekwads. The lush gardens of the palace add to the beauty of the entire experience of being here.

Kirti Stambh Vadodara

Kirti Stambh Vadodara

38.01km from BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Anand

One of the most popular landmark of Vadodara, located near the polo ground was built in 1935 to commemorate the 60 years rule of the Maharaja Sayajirao 3rd. The sthambha is made out of pink Songadh stone.

Sur Sagar Lake

Sur Sagar Lake

38.03km from BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Anand

Sur Sagar Lake also known as the Chand Talao is a lake situated in the middle of the city of Vadodara. The lake was rebuilt with stone masonry in the 18th Century. The water in this lake remains in it for the whole year. A concrete wall surrounds the lake on which the people use to sit. A 120 ft tall statue of Lord Shiva built by Vadodara Mahanagar Seva Sadan stands in the middle of the lake. There are many underwater gates in the lake that empty the lake if it overflows.

Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum

Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum

38.14km from BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Anand

Travelers who want to peep into the life of erstwhile rulers should visit the Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum on their holiday to Gujarat. The museum occupies some portion of the esteemed Laxmi Vilas Palace, which was once the official residence of the Gaekwad family of Gujarat. On display in the museum are exclusive marble collections from countries like Europe, Japan, and China. Paintings made by Raja Ravi Varma depicting the royal family of Gaekwar are the highlights of the museum.

Nyay Mandir

Nyay Mandir

38.51km from BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Anand

Built by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in the memory of his wife, Nyaya Mandir in Vadodara is a spectacular monument designed by the Robert Chisholm. Nyaya Mandir comprises a central hall with mosaic tiles and a statue of Chimnabai, wife of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III of the Gaekwad dynasty of the Marathas. This ancient building is now a district session court.

Mandvi Gate

Mandvi Gate

38.56km from BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Anand

Mandvi Gate, often termed as the North gate of the Royal Enclosure, is one of the major landmarks in Vadodara dating back to the Mughal period. Built by Sultan Muzaffar (1511-26 AD), this square-shaped pavilion features three bold arched openings on each of its four sides. Marked by a market place in today’s time, this gate separates the two intermingled streets into four that meet in the centre.

Nazar Baug Palace

Nazar Baug Palace

38.57km from BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Anand

Nazar Baug Palace was the Gaekwad's royal palace in the city of Vadodara, The Nazar Bāgh Palace' was built in 1721. It had three storeys and is the oldest palace in Baroda. It was constructed by Malhār Rāo Gaekwad in the late 19th century. This palace was used on ceremonial occasions by the Gaekwads. Till recently, it housed the royal family heirlooms. It had solid gold and silver guns, each barrel weighing over 100 kg. The grounds also contain the Shïsh Mahal, a Palace of Glass.

Makarpura Palace

Makarpura Palace

42.57km from BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Anand

Makarpura Palace was a Gaekwad royal palace in the city of Vadodara, It was built by Maharaja Khende Rao in 1870, designed in the Italian style. It was extended and renovated by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III. The palace is now used as a training school called by the Indian Air Force.

Narmada Canal

Narmada Canal

47.8km from BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Anand

The Narmada Canal is a contour canal in northwestern India that brings water from the Sardar Sarovar Dam north through 460 kilometres of the state of Gujarat and then 74 kilometres into Rajasthan state. It is the main canal of an irrigation system that has 42 branches, and runs a length of 750 kilometres, resulting in a Culturable Command Area of 2,129,000 hectares

Navlakha Kothar

Navlakha Kothar

57.99km from BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Anand

North of the highest peak of the Pavagadh mountain, the valley of the vast expanse of Mouliatuk is known as the Navlakhi Valley. Here the ancient building, named after the Navlakha Kothar, provides an overview of Mughal architecture. The T-shaped building made up of bricks containing seven parts covered by large dome, situated on the edge of the Navlakhi Valley, is believed to be used as a storehouse for food storage in ancient times.

Helical Stepwell

Helical Stepwell

58.37km from BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Anand

This 16th century well has a 1.2m-wide staircase that spirals down along the wall of the well shaft, making it quite unusual in design among stepwells of the region.

Mahakali Mandir

Mahakali Mandir

58.48km from BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Anand

Mahakali Mandir is a Hindu goddess temple complex and pilgrim centre at the summit of Pavagadh Hill in Panchmahal district, India, with in the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park. it dates from the 10th or 11th centuries. The temple is the site of one of the Great holy Shakti Peethas. One can reach easily to temple by ropeway.

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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Anand

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Anand

Goya Talav, Mathiya Chora, Anand, Gujarat 388001, India

The six storey temple of Swaminarayan is a popular attraction of tourists visiting Anand. The idols are Harikrishna Maharaj and Narayan Lakshmi located in the 1st shrine, Guruparampara placed in the 2nd shrine, Guru Parampara in the 3rd shrine, Shri Akshar Purushottam Maharaj in the 4th shrine and Lord Ghanshyam Maharaj in the 5th shrine.