Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Vadtal

Shree Swaminarayan Temple at Vadtal in Kheda district, Gujarat, is the principal temple of the Vadtal Gadi of the Swaminarayan Sampraday. Built in 1824 under Swaminarayan's guidance, the lotus-shaped temple features nine domes and enshrines Lakshmi Narayan Dev, Radha Krishna and other deities. Located about 25 km from Anand, it is a major pilgrimage centre known for its architecture, spiritual importance and large festival gatherings.

Visitors can expect a large walled temple complex with a lotus-shaped main shrine featuring nine domes and ornate carvings. Inside are central idols of Lakshmi Narayan Dev, along with Radha Krishna, Dharma-Bhakti and other deities installed by Swaminarayan. The complex includes Gomati Lake, courtyards, pillared halls, a museum, dharamshalas and prasad facilities. The atmosphere is devotional with daily aarti, darshan queues and pilgrim amenities.

Built under the direction of Swaminarayan (Sahajanand Swami) and inaugurated on 3 November 1824. Constructed in a lotus shape with nine domes, the temple enshrines Lakshmi Narayan Dev and other idols consecrated by Swaminarayan himself. It was established as the headquarters of the Vadtal Gadi (LaxmiNarayan Dev Gadi), one of the two dioceses of the Swaminarayan Sampraday.

Principal seat of the Vadtal diocese and revered as Vadtal Dham, it is a major pilgrimage centre for the Swaminarayan Sampraday. The temple hosts significant religious festivals including Diwali, Annakut, Swaminarayan Jayanti and other observances that draw large numbers of devotees for darshan, aarti and community gatherings.