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The Nilkanth Dham is Swaminarayan Mandir a Hindu temple, and spiritual-cultural campus located in Poicha, near banks of Narmada River, in Gujarat, India. This temple is also referred to as Nilkanthdham Poicha or Poicha Swaminarayan Mandir. Nilkanthdham temple is about 80kms from Bharuch and 60kms from Vadodara by road, nearest railway station is Vadodara which is around 61.9kms away and nearest airport is Vadodara which is around 65.8kms away.[3][2]
| Nilkanthdham Poicha | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Narmada |
| Deity | Swaminarayan, Radha-Krishna, Lakshmi-Narayana, All 24 Avatars |
| Festivals | Kalyan Mahotsav (From Bhai Beej till Labh Pancham)[1] |
| Governing body | Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul Rajkot Sansthan |
| Status | Active |
| Features |
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| Location | |
| Location | Poicha |
| State | Gujarat |
| Country | India |
  Located in Poicha, Narmada, Gujarat | |
| Geographic coordinates | 21°58′16.63″N 73°28′20.01″E / 21.9712861°N 73.4722250°E Google (24 July 2023). "Driving direction to Nilkanthdham Poicha" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 24 July 2023. |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Swaminarayan Gurukul Rajkot Sansthan |
| Creator | Dharmavallabhdasji Swami inspired by Guruvarya Shri Devkrushnadasji Swami Rajkot Gurukul and Rakeshprasadji Maharaj acharya of the Laxmi Narayan Dev Gadi |
| Date established | 28 October 2013 (officially started) |
| Site area | 105 acres[2] |
| Website | |
| nilkanthdham.org | |
History edit
Nilkanthdham is a beautiful Hindu temple constructed in large area with marvellous traditional Indian architecture and sculpture by Swaminarayan Gurukul Rajkot Sansthan under the guidance of Shree Dharmavallabhdasji Swami inspired by Guruvarya Shree Devkrushndasji Swami and Shastri Maharaj Shree Dharmajivandasji Swami. Temple was officially opened on 28 October 2013 by Guruvarya Shree Devkrushndasji Swami and murti pran pratishtha was done by Shree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj acharya from Laxmi Narayan Dev Gadi, in the presence of saints and followers of Hindu Swaminarayan Sampraday.
Features edit
Nilkanthdham is spread across 105 acres[4] [2] which features Swaminarayan Mandir, Sahajanand Universe (Hindu culture exhibition), Gau Dham (Cowshed), and Narmada riverbank. It is located nearby the popular tourist attraction the Statue of Unity the world’s highest statue. The Statue of Unity is only a few km from the temple complex, making it easy for travelers to see both sights in a single visit.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Kalyan Mahotsav - Nilkanthdham".
- ^ a b c Desk, TFIGLOBAL News (December 16, 2022). "Poicha Nilkanth Dham Temple – History and Travel guide". TFIGlobal.
- ^ "NILKANTHDHAM POICHA | District Narmada, Government of Gujarat | India".
- ^ "About – Nilkanth Dham".
- ^ "Nilkanth Dham Poicha". June 17, 2023.