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Swaminarayan Mandir

Situated on the Kalawad Road, at a distance of 4 km from the Rajkot Junction, Swaminarayan Mandir is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan. Mostly known for its architectural brilliance, the temple is one of the most celebrated temples in Gujarat and is among the top tourist attractions in the city. The temple was set up in 1998 by Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan (BAPS) Sanstha and hence is also known as BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir. The temple belongs to the Vaishnava tradition and it has been built according to the Ancient Vedic Shilpa Shastra techniques. It houses a central deity, a white idol of Lord Swaminarayan who sits in the heart of the temple clad in rich fabric. The architecture of the temple is popular since it is exotic and has been imported from far and white. The temple is a socio-spiritual organization and welcomes people from all faiths and religions. It is also renowned worldwide for its humanitarian services and runs a charitable trust as well. Read More

Built in 1824, the Tankara Museum is a museum that reflects Rajkot’s historical importance. The museum lies 44 kilometres from Rajkot and is the birthplace of the renowned Swami Dayanand. Swami Dayanand was known for his social reforms and for being the founder of Arya Samaj, and the Tankara Museum does right by reflecting the depth and foundation of his values and beliefs.

One of the largest and oldest museums in Gujarat, the Watson Museum is located in the Jubilee Garden area of Rajkot, Gujarat. The museum contains many artefacts and belongings of the Jadeja Rajput dynasty, who were also the founder of the princely state of Rajkot. The Gujarat State Government manages this museum and has preserved this as a part of the state’s long and rich cultural heritage. Other than the collections, the museum also has an extensive library. Moreover, it has a few counters from where the museum’s own published materials are sold to the public. Read More