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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Nadiad

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The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Nadiad (at Yogi Farm, Piplag Road) holds deep historical, spiritual, and cultural roots in the Charotar region:

1. Foundation of the Grand Mandir at Piplag Road (2015)

  • Shilanyas Vidhi (Foundation Stone-Laying):

     

    • Pramukh Swami Maharaj sanctified the foundation stones (shilas) and the nidhi kumbh in Sarangpur on November 22, 2015.
    • The formal foundation stone-laying ceremony was held on December 13, 2015, at Yogi Farm on Piplag Road.
    • The ceremony was led by senior Sadguru Swamis, including Pujya Keshavjivan Swami (now Mahant Swami Maharaj), Doctor Swami, Tyagvallabh Swami, Kothari Swami, and Ishwarcharan Swami, attended by over 13,000 devotees.

2. Grand Consecration / Murti-Pratishtha (December 2023)

  • Inauguration: In early December 2023, the grand new mandir complex was consecrated during an elaborate multi-day celebration (Murti-Pratishtha Mahotsav).
  • Presiding Guru: The consecration rituals were performed by His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, accompanied by senior sadhus, civic leaders, and thousands of devotees from across India and abroad.
  • Key Features: The newly developed complex includes a traditionally styled carvedstone temple, assembly halls, an abhishek mandap for Nilkanth Varni, extensive landscaped gardens, and educational/social spaces.

How to Reach:

By Air

The nearest operational commercial airport for both cities is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD) in Ahmedabad (~65–70 km away), followed by Vadodara Airport (BDQ) (~45–50 km away).

By Train

1)Anand and Nadiad are adjacent major stops on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad main railway trunk line, with dozens of daily expresses, superfast, passenger, and MEMU trains. 2)Last Mile Connectivity: From Nadiad Junction railway station to the BAPS Mandir on Piplag Road is about 5.5 – 6 km, which takes around 12–15 minutes by autorickshaw or taxi.

By Road

Travel Time: ~25 – 35 minutes Primary Routes: 1) Via NH 64 / Anand–Nadiad State Highway: Direct route connecting Anand through Samarkha and Uttarsanda to Piplag. 2) Via NH 48 (Golden Quadrilateral): Take NH 48 toward Ahmedabad, exit near the Nadiad bypass, and turn onto Piplag Road.