Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Muli — Attraction in Gujarat

Nice temple of Swaminarayan Sampraday. Prior to his depature to Akshardham, Lord Swaminarayan decided to establish a line of acharyas or preceptors, as his successors. He established two gadis (seats of leadership). One seat was established at Ahmedabad (Nar Narayan Dev Gadi) and the other one at Vadtal (Laxmi Narayan Dev Gadi) on November 21, 1825. Shreeji Maharaj also wished to build temples and bring all hindus together. To fulfill this wish, Sadaguru Brahmanand swami, built highly elaborate temples at Mulidham, Vadtal and Junagadh. New style involving three, five or nine towers (shikhar) was introduced. These three temples are among the nine temples built in presence of Lord Swaminarayan.

These temples involved detailed workmanship and is lotus shaped at Vadtal and aircraft shaped at Mulidham. Temple at Mulidham has 78 to 84 intact pillars and was built in less than two years, which is unimaginable even in today’s age with modern equipment.

In samvat 1879 on Mahasud 5 (January 17, 1823), Shreeji Maharaj performed prayers (pranpatishtha) for all the idols (murits) in accordance with the rituals laid in Vedas. The temple has idols of Shree Harikrushna Maharaj Shree Radha Krishna Dev, Shree Ranchhodji-Trikamji and Shree Dharmadev- Bhaktimata. During the opening ceremony, Shree Hari explained the greatness of Mulidham, Janmashtmi and Vasant panchmi samaiyo.

In His own words, the fruit of darshan of idols at Muli temple on Vasant panchmi is same as ten times the fruit of visiting all the holy places in India. From that day onward, every Vasant panchmi day, thousands of devotees visit this temple and offer prayers. On this day, Shree NarNarayandev gadi Acharya Maharaj (Kalupur, Ahmedabad) blesses all the devotees during color festival (rangotsav) by spraying colors in the...

Swaminarayan Mandir in Muli is an architectural masterpiece that resonates with spirituality. The intricately carved facade and pristine white marble create a captivating visual appeal. Upon entering, the divine aura envelopes you, fostering a sense of tranquility. The temple's inner sanctum, adorned with exquisite idols and vibrant colors, provides a serene space for introspection and prayer. The seamless blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern amenities enhances the overall experience. Muli's Swaminarayan Mandir is not just a place of worship but a testament to architectural brilliance and spiritual devotion, making it a noteworthy destination for those seeking both cultural enrichment and...

There is a very ancient temple of Swaminarayan sect located in Mooli village of Surendranagar district. It is far from surendranagar approx 20 km .The temple is adorned with beautiful statues and spires. It has a beautiful courtyard. There is also a cow school nearby. There is also a parking facility. And there is also a beautiful facility of food and prasad for the pilgrims. Pilgrims can come and have darshan and also rest. It is a very beautiful temple. It is definitely worth visiting once. The mind will definitely feel bliss. A...