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'''Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhuj''' ([[Devnagari]]: श्री स्वामिनारायण मंदिर, भुज) is a [[Hindu temple]] in [[Bhuj]]. This temple (mandir) that was constructed by [[Swaminarayan]], founder of the [[Swaminarayan Sampraday]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.swaminarayan-oldham.org/temples_page.htm | title=Swaminarayan Temples}}</ref><ref>{{Harvnb|Williams|2001|p=29}}</ref>
'''Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhuj''' ([[Devnagari]]: श्री स्वामिनारायण मंदिर, भुज) is a [[Hindu temple]] in [[Bhuj]]. This temple was constructed by [[Swaminarayan]], founder of the [[Swaminarayan Sampradaya]]. The temple is dedicated to [[Nar Narayan]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.swaminarayan-oldham.org/temples_page.htm | title=Swaminarayan Temples}}</ref><ref>{{Harvnb|Williams|2001|p=29}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
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[[File:Bhuj Swaminarayan Mandir main gate.jpg|left|100px|thumb|Main gate of the temple]]
[[File:Bhuj Swaminarayan Mandir main gate.jpg|left|100px|thumb|Main gate of the temple]]


This mandir comes under the [[Narnarayan Dev Gadi]]. Senior devotees Gangarambhai jethi Sundarjibhai, Jigneshwarbhai and others from the [[Bhuj]] region of [[Kutch]] went to [[Gadhada]] where God Swaminarayan was attending a ''Fuldol festival''. In that festival, the devotees of Bhuj met Swaminarayan and requested him to construct a temple in Bhuj.<ref name="Lifeand">{{cite web | url=http://www.swaminarayan-oldham.org/Life_and_Faith_Book/Chapter4_Swaminarayan_Sampraday/Ch4__Life_and_Faith.htm#_Bhuj_–_Kutch| title=Life and Faith of Swaminarayan: Bhuj - Kutch}}</ref>
This mandir comes under the [[Narnarayan Dev Gadi]]. According to legend, senior devotees Gangarambhai jethi Sundarjibhai, Jigneshwarbhai and others from the [[Bhuj]] region of [[Kutch]] went to [[Gadhada]] where Swaminarayan was attending a ''Fuldol festival''. In that festival, the devotees of Bhuj met Swaminarayan and requested him to construct a temple in Bhuj.<ref name="Lifeand">{{cite web | url=http://www.swaminarayan-oldham.org/Life_and_Faith_Book/Chapter4_Swaminarayan_Sampraday/Ch4__Life_and_Faith.htm#_Bhuj_–_Kutch| title=Life and Faith of Swaminarayan: Bhuj - Kutch}}</ref>


God Swaminarayan asked ''Vaishnavananand Swami'' to proceed with a team of the saints to Bhuj and construct a temple. Vaishnavanand Swami and the accompanying saints went to Bhuj in 1822, camped at the place neighbouring the land of temple drew plans of the temple, complex, executed the plans with minute details and within a short span of one year, they built a temple abode of [[NarNarayan Dev]].<ref name="Lifeand" />
Swaminarayan asked ''Vaishnavananand Swami'' to proceed with a team of the saints to Bhuj and construct a temple. Vaishnavanand Swami and the accompanying saints went to Bhuj in 1822, camped at the place neighbouring the land of temple drew plans of the temple, complex, executed the plans with minute details and within a short span of one year, they built a temple abode of [[NarNarayan Dev|Nar Narayan Dev]].<ref name="Lifeand" />
 
[[Satsang]] in the Kutch region was spread by Late Guru [[Ramanand Swami]]. He constantly visited Bhuj and other places in Kutch.
 
God Swaminarayan had graced this temple in the western belt of India and had himself installed the idols of Narnarayan dev and his own form - Harikrishna Maharaj was installed in central sanctum sanctorum of the temple by Acharya Ayodyaprashadji maharaj. Besides these manifestations of God at the central dome there under the eastern dome, are seated [[RadhaKrishna Dev]], Harikrishna Maharaj and in the western dome Ghanshyam Maharaj. ''Roop Chowki'' - the main square of the inner temple-houses the images of [[Ganapati]] and [[Hanuman]].
 
''Akshar Bhavan'' in the temple treasures the personal items of Swaminarayan that He has used in His life.


== Gujarat earthquake ==
== Gujarat earthquake ==
[[File:New Temple Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Bhuj.jpg|thumb|New Temple]]
[[File:Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhuj, Gujarat.jpg|thumb|New Temple]]
{{Main|Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhuj (New temple)}}
{{Main|Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhuj (New temple)}}


The [[2001 Gujarat earthquake|earthquake]] on 26 January 2001 destroyed much of the city of Bhuj, including this temple associated with the founder of the [[Swaminarayan Sampraday]]. The saints and ''[[satsang]]is'' of Kutch residing in India and ''satsangis'' living abroad, have resolved to construct a [[Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhuj (New temple)|new temple]] a short distance away from the site.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.swaminarayan-oldham.org/temples_page.htm | title=Swaminarayan Temples: Bhuj}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.rediff.com/news/2002/jan/26quak2.htm?mh | title='We have to get on with our lives' | date=27 January 2002 | publisher=Rediff | first=Savera R | last=Someshwar | access-date=21 October 2018 }}</ref>
The [[2001 Gujarat earthquake|earthquake]] on 26 January 2001 destroyed much of the city of Bhuj, including this temple. There are plans to construct a [[Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhuj (New temple)|new temple]] a short distance away from the site.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.swaminarayan-oldham.org/temples_page.htm | title=Swaminarayan Temples: Bhuj}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.rediff.com/news/2002/jan/26quak2.htm?mh | title='We have to get on with our lives' | date=27 January 2002 | publisher=Rediff | first=Savera R | last=Someshwar | access-date=21 October 2018 }}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20030525222217/http://www.swaminarayansatsang.com/temples/templesdetails.asp?Mandirid=83 Swaminarayan Mandirs Worldwide - Bhuj]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20030525222217/http://www.swaminarayansatsang.com/temples/templesdetails.asp?Mandirid=83 Swaminarayan Mandirs Worldwide - Bhuj]
* [http://www.bhujdham.com/ Shree NarNarayan Dev Nutan Mandir Mahotsav 2010 - Bhuj]
* [http://www.bhujdham.com/ Shree NarNarayan Dev Nutan Mandir Mahotsav 2010 - Bhuj]


==External links==
==External links==
{{commons category|Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhuj}}
{{commons category|Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhuj}}
* [https://www.swaminarayan.faith/ Temple Official Website
* [https://www.swaminarayan.faith/ Temple Official Website]
* [http://www.nativeplanet.com/travel-guide/all-about-swaminarayan-temple-bhuj-001168.html All about Swaminarayan Mandir]
* [http://www.nativeplanet.com/travel-guide/all-about-swaminarayan-temple-bhuj-001168.html All about Swaminarayan Mandir]
* [http://www.bhujdham.com/ Shree NarNarayan Dev Nutan Mandir Mahotsav 2010 - Bhuj]
* [http://www.bhujdham.com/ Shree NarNarayan Dev Nutan Mandir Mahotsav 2010 - Bhuj]


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Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhuj
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictKutch
Deity
FestivalsJanmashtami, Holi, Radhastami, Diwali
Location
LocationBhuj
StateGujarat
CountryIndia
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Architecture
CreatorShri Swaminarayan
Completed15 May 1823
Website
www.swaminarayan.faith

Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhuj (Devnagari: श्री स्वामिनारायण मंदिर, भुज) is a Hindu temple in Bhuj. This temple was constructed by Swaminarayan, founder of the Swaminarayan Sampradaya. The temple is dedicated to Nar Narayan.[1][2]

History[edit | edit source]

Bhuj Swaminarayan Temple Logo
The temple, part destroyed by the earthquake
Main gate of the temple

This mandir comes under the Narnarayan Dev Gadi. According to legend, senior devotees Gangarambhai jethi Sundarjibhai, Jigneshwarbhai and others from the Bhuj region of Kutch went to Gadhada where Swaminarayan was attending a Fuldol festival. In that festival, the devotees of Bhuj met Swaminarayan and requested him to construct a temple in Bhuj.[3]

Swaminarayan asked Vaishnavananand Swami to proceed with a team of the saints to Bhuj and construct a temple. Vaishnavanand Swami and the accompanying saints went to Bhuj in 1822, camped at the place neighbouring the land of temple drew plans of the temple, complex, executed the plans with minute details and within a short span of one year, they built a temple abode of Nar Narayan Dev.[3]

Gujarat earthquake[edit | edit source]

New Temple
Main article: Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhuj (New temple)

The earthquake on 26 January 2001 destroyed much of the city of Bhuj, including this temple. There are plans to construct a new temple a short distance away from the site.[4][5]

See also[edit | edit source]

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Swaminarayan Temples".
  2. ↑ Williams 2001, p. 29
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Life and Faith of Swaminarayan: Bhuj - Kutch".
  4. ↑ "Swaminarayan Temples: Bhuj".
  5. ↑ Someshwar, Savera R (27 January 2002). "'We have to get on with our lives'". Rediff. Retrieved 21 October 2018.

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External links[edit | edit source]

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