Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Kalupur

Shri Swaminarayan Mandir at Kalupur in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, is the first temple of the Swaminarayan Sampraday, built in 1822. Located in the Kalupur area of the old city, it was commissioned by Swaminarayan himself on land granted by the British East India Company. Notable for its Burma teak wood carvings, colorful architecture, and as the headquarters of the NarNarayan Dev Gadi, it remains a major pilgrimage and heritage attraction.

Visitors can expect a richly decorated temple complex in the old walled city of Ahmedabad with colorful wooden facades, intricately carved Burma teak pillars and domes, and shrines dedicated to NarNarayan Dev, Radha-Krishna, Dharmadev, Bhakti Mata and Hari Krishna Maharaj. The complex includes a large courtyard, haveli-style wooden mansions, a gallery and exhibition areas. Visitors can observe daily prayers and aarti, view traditional architecture and artwork, and explore the surrounding heritage streets of Kalupur.

Built in 1822, it is the first temple of the Swaminarayan Sampraday, commissioned by Swaminarayan himself and constructed under the supervision of Ananandanand Swami. Land was granted by the British East India Company. The temple was inaugurated on 21 February 1822 with installation of images of NarNarayan Dev. It became the headquarters of the NarNarayan Dev Gadi and exemplifies early 19th-century temple architecture using Burma teak wood.

The temple is the principal seat of the NarNarayan Dev Gadi and a major pilgrimage centre for followers of the Swaminarayan faith. It hosts daily worship, festivals such as Janmashtami, Diwali and Annakut, and preserves traditional music, art and woodcraft. The complex reflects Gujarati haveli architecture and continues as an active religious and community centre in Ahmedabad's old city.