Gujarat is an Indian tourist hot spot. It has beautiful scenery. Many temples can be found in Gujarat which are visited by devotees from all over the world. Gujarat, India has some of the most famous temples. There are also some famous Jain temples like the Palitana temple. These temples are World Heritage Sites due to their rich history and Indian mythology. This article will show you the most famous temples in Gujarat that every Indian should visit.

Somnath Temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga Kshetras dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Saurashtra on the west coast. It is famous for many legends and hence is a popular pilgrimage and tourist attraction. It is also known as "Shrine Eternal". This building was constructed in 1947. Built in the Chalukya style, three aartis are performed daily in this temple.

Jagat Mata or Dwarkadhish Temple, also known as Jagat Mata Temple, was built between 2,200 and 2,000 years ago. It is located in Dwarka and is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, also known as King Dwarkadish or Dwarkadish. This is Pushtimarg temple. The main shrine of this temple is known as Jagat Mandir or Nija Mandir. Dwarkadish Temple is one of the four Char Dham shrines.

The Hindu Sun God is revered in the Surya Temple. It is located in Modhera, on the banks of Pushpavati River. Raja Bhim Dev, an architect of the Solanki dynasty, built the temple in 1026 AD. It is divided into Surya Kund and Sabha Mandapam, as well as Guda Mandapam. At Surya Kund, devotees perform ceremonial ablutions before worshiping the sun. The sabha mandapam has sculptures of Ramayana and Mahabharata as well as Krishna Leela. The Modhera dance festival is held every January at Surya Temple.

Akshardham Mandir in Gandhinagar is 108 feet long, 131 feet wide and 240 feet tall. It has 97 carved pillars, 17 domes and 8 balconies. There are also 220 stone beams. There are 264 engraved characters. A seven-foot-tall, gold-leafed statue representing Swaminarayana, the founder of the temple complex, occupies the central chamber. The temple also has idols of Aksharabrahma Swamy and Aksharamukta Gopalananda Swamy. The Vibhuti Mandapam is on the first floor, while the Prasada Mandapam is on the second floor.

Sri Shathrunjaya Temple is located in Shathunjaya, Palitana. Along with Shikharji (Jharkhand), the Jain community considers this place the holiest of all pilgrimages. The city of Palitana was originally called the 'City of Temples' and was thus built as a divine abode. Jains believe that visiting all the temples in Palitana can lead to Moksha or Nirvana. There are 863 temples made of marble, of which Rishabh is the most prominent.

Jama Masjid was built in 1424 during the reign of Ahmad Shah. It is located in the Bhadra Kota area of Ahmedabad. Nearby are the tombs of Ahmad Shah I, his grandson and son, and the tombs of queens and other consorts, Rani no Hajiro. The mosque is open to all Muslims even though the Sultans originally constructed it for their own private usage.

The story of Krishna being shot by Jara, a hunter, after he was mistaken for a deer is told in Bhalka Theertham. It is thought that he has departed for the hereafter in heaven. It is situated in Prabhas Kshetra, close to Saurashtra Veraval. It is currently being developed to become a well-liked travel destination.

The Bala Hanuman Temple and Lakhota Lake are located on the southeast bank. The temple is recognized for its nonstop recitation of "Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram" and has been in the Guinness Book of World Records since August 1, 1964. Day and night, the temple is open. To see the devotional activities, it is advised to visit the temple late at night or in the evening.

In Diu, the Portuguese constructed St. Paul's Church. It bears the name of Saint Paul, one of Jesus' apostles. It is the oldest, most famous and still in use church in Diu. It is a fine example of Baroque architecture. There is also a statue of Saint Mary on the altar. Eleven thousand in the church celebrate the feast of the virgins, which marks the beginning of the school year. Feast commemorating the conversion of St. Paul on January 25.

Located in Ahmedabad, this temple is dedicated to Lord Jagannath. It was established 450 years ago by Sadhu Sarangadasji. It is famous for Rathayatra festival. On the occasion of this festival, the Chief Minister paves the way for the chariot festival. The temple was attacked by Muslims during the 1969 Gujarat riots. The largest and most famous Rathayatra is held in this temple, It is also a chariot journey from Puri.

Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Temple is the abode of Lord Shiva. His Shivalinga was found in the Arabian Sea five thousand years ago. The temple remains submerged in the sea for one year. It is believed that allowing the ocean to anoint the Linga. Shivaratri is celebrated with great devotion and grandeur by devotees. It is also a popular time to watch the sunrise or sunset over the sea.

Built in 1848, this Jain temple is one of the prominent Jain temples in India.It was constructed by a wealthy Gujarati trader and is situated in Ahmedabad. The temple is managed by the Huthisingh family trust, which accounts for the name. In spite of the terrible drought, the temple required eight lakh rupees to construct. The temple's facade is entirely covered in beautiful carvings.

Porbandar is the location of the Sandipani Temple. It is devoted to Krishna and Sudamu's friendship. The only temple in the world that encourages fidelity and dedication to Sudamu is this one. It took 13 years to build Shir Hari Mandir. Being the biggest temple in Gujarat, it draws visitors from both India and overseas. It's in a lovely setting with minimal disturbance.

One of Gujarat's most visited tourist destinations, Neelakanth Dham Swami Narayan Temple, is located in Picha village. It's one of India's Swami Narayan temples. Its construction aimed to protect Indian customs and legacy. One of the best examples of expertly designed and crafted architecture is the temple. It is well-known for its elaborate carvings and distinctive gopurams, which draw a lot of people there all year round.

Rukmini Temple, which dates back over 2500 years, is situated in Dwarka, the birthplace of Krishna. It is devoted to Rukmini, the spouse of Lord Krishna. It is a magnificent structure with intricate carvings of gods and goddesses. Sage Durvasa cursed Rukmini for her short temper. Therefore, there are special temples.

The temple was originally a Shiva temple, known as Dankanath Mandir. It was later converted into a Vaishnava center and is now dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This temple was built in AD 1772. Here Lord Vishnu is worshiped in the form of Ranchodarai. Sri Gopalarao Jagannath Tambakar built the temple with eight gopuras. The four arms of the idol hold padmasana, conch shell and mace. Being smaller than Krishna, the right hand of the idol is said to have a small flute.

Another popular destination for Hindu pilgrims in Gujarat is the Shyamalaji Temple. This temple dedicated to Lord Krishna is located in Aravali district. The temple was built in the 11th century and was reconstructed about 500 years ago. This temple was built in Chalukya style of architecture. It also served as a Jain temple. The temple is beautiful and has intricate carvings of deities, elephants and other structures that attract tourists.

Manasa Sarovaram, a holy water tank made of fresh water, was built in the 16th century. Tourists and devotees like to bathe in this pool before entering the temples. There are two temples next to the tank of Mahadev Devi and Ajay Gods. The pool is clean and has steps leading to it. By immersing in the water of the pool you can experience holiness and be close to God.

Swami Narayan Mandir, Surat

Sri Swami Narayan Mandir, Piz

Shri Shankeshwar Praswanath Jain Derasar, Gandhinagar

Neelkanth Mahadev Mandir, Savli

Sri Lavareshwar Mahadev Temple, Surat

Sri Somnath Temple Jyotirlinga, Somnath

BAPS Akshardham Temple, Gandhinagar

ISKCON Surat Surat

Sri Swaminarayan Temple at Bhuj (Bhuj Mandir), Kutch

Sri Dwarakadhisa Temple in Dwarka

Samalaji Temple, Samalaji

BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhopal

Shri Kashtabhanjan Dev Hanumanji Mandir. Salangpur

Goga Temple Patan, Patan

Om Manokamnapurna Mahadev, Ahmedabad

Naresh (Chamunda Temple), Khorsam

Naklank Dham Surat

Jai Bajrang Bali Temple, Mayapadar

Goga Maharaj Mandir, Ranip

Jai Sri Joganima Mandir, Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad: Huthisingh Jain Temple

Ambika Niketan Temple, Surat

Sri Shirdi Sai Temple, Surat

Shri Ajitnath Bhagwan Shwetambar Jain Derasar, Tharanga

EME Temple, Vadodara

Ram Madhi Surat

Sri Swaminarayan Mandir Kalapur, Ahmedabad

Bhalka Tirtha and Somnath

Chintamani Parswanath Jain Temple, Navsari

Sri Bhadreshwar Jain Theertham Derasar, Bhadreshwar

Sri Someshwar Mahadev Temple, Rajkot

Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, Darukavanam

Sri Kashtabhanjan Dev Hanumanji Mandir, Salangpur

Bhalka Tirtha and Somnath

Shitla Mandir, Saurashtra

Meldi Mataji Temple, Rajkot

Shiva Mandir, Ahmedabad and Umiya Mata Mandir.

Jetpur: Digambar Jain Temple

Swaminarayan Temple, Jadavpura

Shri Gopinathji Mandir, Gaddada