| SHREE HARI MANDAP |
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Hari Mandap
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'.
this place is ideal for contemplation or meditation is solitude. Lord swaminarayan used to sit here in meditation and asked the saits to meditate at this place. When someone asked, "O Lord , why should one meditate here only?" to ....Read More |
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| AKSHAR BHUVAN |
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AKSHAR BHUVAN
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 an....Read More |
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| SHRI SABHA MANDAP |
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SABHA MANDAP
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 sta....Read More |
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| GYAN BAUG |
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SHRI GYAN BAUG
On reaching vadtal one can realize the peaceful - meditative atmosphere on the sacred soil of gyan baug, which offers the coolness and serenity like that of vrindavan by its mango orchards. This is the place where shree hari had organized assemblies and gathering - festivals for devotees. Lord Swaminarayan used to sit here on the dais to offer darshan and to deliver sacred sermons.
This place preserves the 12 - arched stone monument to commemorate his question-answer sessions with devotees to bring out profound religious meanings. This place is a prasadi's place because it inc....Read More |
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| ACHARYA STHAPAN CHHATRI |
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THE HOLY PLACE WHERE ACHARAYAS WERE INSTALLED
Supreme Lord Swaminarayan had taken three major decisions for easy flourishment of the holy fellowship, of which one was that of establishing a tradition of consecrating the chief on the cardinal seat of religion who would be able to initiate people into the part of liberation through faith and devotion for future generation. Lord swaminarayan declared his decision the saints but as they were ascetic - minded they expressed unwillingness for the high seat and insisted on appointing the person form ancestral dynasty and family line of shri hari - Rampratapji's son A....Read More |
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DHARU LAKE – GOMATIJI
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 cl....Read More |
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| JOBANPAGI NI MEDI |
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UPSEAIR (ROOM) OF JOBANPAGI
Lord Swaminarayan in his process to bring non-violent revolution through Yajnas(Sacrifice). One Lord was performing a yagna in dabhan, a village near Nadiad where Joban Pagi of vadtal tried to steal the Lord's favorite mare Manki. Lord Swaminaryan appeared in different forms before each Mare. Realizing miraculous powers of Shree Hari the desire to steal turned into Shree Hari's devotion. On returning home he found the lord sitting at upstair-window offering darshan as par his will. The Lord has take bath, taken dinner and slept at this place and the pagi have worshipped him many tim....Read More |
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| GHELA HANUMANJI |
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SHRI GHELA HANUMANJI
Lord Shree Swaminarayan had adored vadtal as Neelkanth varni during his forest-roaming on the 12th day of the bright half of falgun month in Vikram Samvat 1855, and had stayed here for night halt. He had felt extremely pleased so he placed his hands on the idol of Hanumanji. Devotees including joban pagi had got the first darshan of the lord at place, so it is considered as place of blessing.
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| VADEU MATA |
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MONASTARY OF NARAYNGIRI BAWA (VADEU MATA)
Shri Narayan Giri Gosai in whose hermitage Muktanandji had offered first religious sermons. When there was no other residence for saints. Shree Hari was used to stay here. Shri Narayangiri Gosai had collected big amount of money, which he offered to shree hari for the construction of the vadtal temple. In this place there is Vadeu Mata temple, the deity within this temple is the family goddess of local Patidar community. Lord Swaminarayan had graced this holy place.
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| TADAN TALAV |
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THE TADAN TANK
After Lord Swaminarayan’s renunciation of worldly life any member of his family (dharma kula) had not met him. Originally belonging to Ayodhya, Lord Swaminarayan's family member met Him On the bank of this tank. After celebrating colour festival in Gnan baug Lord Swaminarayan with his 500 Paramhansas and devotees had taken bath in this tank. As a mark of his blessings there is a marble platform and temple of 64 Jogani Mata here.
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