Swaminarayan Temple Vadtal Vadtal
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Swaminarayan Temple Vadtal Vadtal
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Shri swaminarayan ma... ... (Area)
Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Vadtal, the head quarter of Shri LaxmiNarayan Dev Gadi. This temple contains three main shrines. Among which the central shrine is consecrated by installing the idols of Shri LaxmiNarayan Dev. On the right of this, the idols of Shri Radha Krishna accompanied with Supreme Lord Shri Swaminarayan in the form of Shri HariKrishna Maharaj are installed and on the left of Shri LaxmiNarayan Dev the idols of Shri Vasudev, Shri Dhamapita and Bhaktimata are installed. These idols in the temple were installed by Bhagwan Swaminarayan on 3rd November 1824, amidst the holy chants of Vedic hymns and devotional fervor of the installation ceremony. The temple in Vadtal, also known as Vadtal Swaminarayan. This temple having lotus shaped plinth is a rare architectural specimen. The nine domes on the temple adores the elevation of the temple. The temple was got constructed under the able guidance of Sadguru Shree Brahmanand Swami. The pillars of the temple bear colorful stone carvings. The construction-work was completed within just fifteen months by the grace of Bhagwan Swaminarayan. The walls of the temple are decorated with colorful representations from the Ramayana.
Shri swaminarayan ma... ... (Area)
Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Vadtal, the head quarter of Shri LaxmiNarayan Dev Gadi. This temple contains three main shrines. Among which the central shrine is consecrated by installing the idols of Shri LaxmiNarayan Dev. On the right of this, the idols of Shri Radha Krishna accompanied with Supreme Lord Shri Swaminarayan in the form of Shri HariKrishna Maharaj are installed and on the left of Shri LaxmiNarayan Dev the idols of Shri Vasudev, Shri Dhamapita and Bhaktimata are installed. These idols in the temple were installed by Bhagwan Swaminarayan on 3rd November 1824, amidst the holy chants of Vedic hymns and devotional fervor of the installation ceremony. The temple in Vadtal, also known as Vadtal Swaminarayan. This temple having lotus shaped plinth is a rare architectural specimen. The nine domes on the temple adores the elevation of the temple. The temple was got constructed under the able guidance of Sadguru Shree Brahmanand Swami. The pillars of the temple bear colorful stone carvings. The construction-work was completed within just fifteen months by the grace of Bhagwan Swaminarayan. The walls of the temple are decorated with colorful representations from the Ramayana.
Gomtiji (Area)
The land that includes the Dharu lake or Gomatiji was donated by the Patidars of Vadtal in Vikram Samvat 1879 to lord Swaminarayan. Lord Swaminarayan instructed Aksharanand swami to build a the lake and he did. The lake has significant spiritual significance for devottees because Shree Hari along with saints and devotees had taken bath in it many times. Therefore, it is considered sacred. In Chaitra Month of Vikram samvat 1881, Swami Sachchidanandji had invited Gomatiji from Dwarika following set religious procedure and the Lord had carried the clay from this lake on his head, so among all the spots this place is considered the best bathing spot. Acharya Shree Viharilaji Maharaj got built the bathing steps and platforms around this lake. By taking a dip in this holy lake, even bird and animals too can attain liberation. By having bath here according to rituals before having darshan; one's desire for son, learning, wealth and liberation is fulfills. Having sacred both in this holy lake gomatiji materializes all desires and expectations.
Sabha mandap 1 (Area)
Of all the holy meeting pandals(Mandap) in Swaminarayan fellowship no other one is as large and as decorative as the pandal at vadtal. Lord Swaminarayan used to hold devotee's meeting in the backyard of the temple. The great saint Sadguru Shree Pavitranandji Swami in Vikram Samvat 1925, under the instruction of the second Acharya H.H. Bhagawatprasadji Maharaj , got the majestic wooden building construction, especilly for sermon - listening and hymn - chanting saint - devotee gatherings. The design of the construction follows vastu shastra and is made after state of art technique using and strong teakwood. There is the traditional seat which is always graced by the Acharya Maharaj Shree.
Sabha mandap 2 (Area)
Of all the holy meeting pandals(Mandap) in Swaminarayan fellowship no other one is as large and as decorative as the pandal at vadtal. Lord Swaminarayan used to hold devotee's meeting in the backyard of the temple. The great saint Sadguru Shree Pavitranandji Swami in Vikram Samvat 1925, under the instruction of the second Acharya H.H. Bhagawatprasadji Maharaj , got the majestic wooden building construction, especilly for sermon - listening and hymn - chanting saint - devotee gatherings. The design of the construction follows vastu shastra and is made after state of art technique using and strong teakwood. There is the traditional seat which is always graced by the Acharya Maharaj Shree.
Shree hari mandap (Area)
In the southwest side of central part of the temple, one can see Hari Mandap, which was residence of Shree Hari(Just Like Akshar Auradi in Gadhpur). Lord Swaminarayan had got his residence constructed here, which is called 'Hari Mandap'.
Akshar bhuvan (Area)
Most honorable H.H 1008 Acharya Maharaj Shree Viharilalji Maharaj had accumulated the garments, ornaments, rails, hair, footprints of lord swaminarayan and other articles graced by the Lord Himself. These have been preserved in one place at vadtaldham in south of temple, this place is called Akshar Bhuvan today.On the First floor of the building there is the idol of Shri Ghanshyam Maharaj in standing position and all the divine objects (prasadi) are displayed around the idol. On the other side of pradakshina (going round clock-wise) there is the chariot (Rath) of Shriji Maharaj and the Twelve-Door swing on which Shriji Maharaj used to swing in Twelve Form, has been kept for sacred darshan of the devotees. On the upper floor one finds Shri Ghanashyam Maharaj in sitting position. The book containing the summary of sacred scriptures prepared by himself in his tiny age called “Gutaka”, which he used to carry as Neelkanth Varni, foodprints, rosaries, garments and other ascetic marks have been kept here as prasadi. On the third and last floor are kept the idol of Shree Hari (prasadi), engraved gates, palanquin, square platform, etc. Carefully.
Kund (Area)
The Narayan Kund located in the temple premises has a special significance. Whenever Bhagvan Shree Swaminarayan visited Sarangpur, he always immersed himself in this Kund to have a bath. The devotees or visitors who sit for shloka-chanting (paath) are given the opportunity to have a bath in Narayan Kund even today.
Shree kashtabhanjan... ... (Point)
This Hanumanji temple is considered most holy and sacred. It is among the more prominent ones in the Swaminarayan Sampraday. The image of Hanuman was installed by Sadguru Gopalanand Swami on Ashwini vadi pancham - savant 1905 (as per Hindu calandar). The image of this temple is said to be so powerful that a mere look at it by people affected by evil spirits,drives the evil spirits out of the people affected. Sarangpur is easily reached by bus or car, as it is only 82 km from Bhavnagar.There can be a long wait at the temple gate sometimes, mainly on Saturdays. The temple is really big and spacious, and the statue of Lord Hanuman is really impressive. Make sure to collect the holy water from the well. There are counters where you can pay. Your donations against a receipt for the same. You will also be given a plasticbag containing prasad in the form of sukhdis, a Gujarati sweet. Thetemple was renovated recently.
Gopalanand swami (Point)
The rising sun of the 8th day of the bright half of Magh month of Vikram Samvat 1837 in Todla village 15 kms from Idar (Shamlaji) in the State of Gujarat saw the birth of Gopalanand Swami who illumines this religion with his sun-bright radiance. Born of father Motiram Sharma and mother Kushaladevi, his childhood name was Khushal Bhatt. In spite of being married his attitude remained desireless and renouncing. He pursued deep study of grammar, Indian philosophy of Nyaya and Vedanta and logic and he was widely popular as a profound scholar. He had started a (pathshala) residential school to benefit the needy students with his knowledge. Being a Mukta miracles were at his finger tips, as he was capable of teaching lessons of non-violence to the fierce animals like tigers and lions and made them humble by catching their ears and would make aggressive snakes gentle. He removed pain and misery from the lives of many souls. He exposed the pretending imposters in religion. He came to know from the Brahmins Kashiram and Murlidhar of Balasinor (District Kheda, Gujarat, India) that Purushottamnarayan has manifested upon the earth. Khushal Bhatt got the opportunity of having Darshan of Shri Hari at Dabhan along with Swami Ramdasji at the will of Shri Hari.
Bullock cart (Point)
There is bullock cart preserved in the temple that was used while travelling by Sadguru Shree Gopalanand Swami and Bhagvan Shree Swaminarayan himself many tiles. This fact alone increases its piousness many folds.If you sit under the cart with a calm and focused mind and meditate, all negative energy leave your body and you experience eternal blissfulness. This Cart has such Power.
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Jaimin Prajapati
2018-11-29