Dholera Dham
Sacred Temple of Swaminarayan Sampraday- Location: Dholera, Ahmedabad District, Gujarat
- Installation Date: 19th May 1826
- Historical Name: Ancient Kingdom of Dholpur
- Deities: Madan Mohan Dev & Harikrishna Maharaj
The Greatness of Dholera Dham
The sacred soil of Dholera Dham bears the unique distinction of being personally sanctified by the Supreme Almighty. Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan Himself laid the foundational stone of this holy shrine, envisioning a monumental spiritual citadel upon this prosperous land—a sanctuary designed to inspire profound humility and pure devotion across generations.
Upon revealing this celestial resolve, a wave of immense joy swept through the community of devotees. On this very site, Shreeji Maharaj proclaimed: "At this precisely chosen location where we reside now, a magnificent temple adorned with five majestic pinnacles shall arise."
This divine mandate was meticulously executed under the stewardship of the era's most revered spiritual masters: Sadguru Shree Nishkulanand Swami, Sadguru Shree Adbhutanand Sadguru Shree Bhai Aatmanand Swami, Sadguru Shree Nishkamanand Swami, and Sadguru Shree Tyaganand Swami.
The completion of this architectural marvel was made possible through the exemplary patronship of Dholera Naresh Bhaktraj Punja Bhai and the unwavering dedication of the devotees of the Bhal region.
1826
Temple Installation
5
Majestic Pinnacles
9
Villages
The Divine Timeline
The Ancient Kingdom of Dholpur
Centuries ago, this sacred region flourished as the
kingdom of Dholpur, the ancient precursor to modern-day
Dholera. The land was ruled under the noble sovereignty
of King Chandrachud of the illustrious Chudasama dynasty.
Ancient Era
DHOLPUR
The Ruler of Nine Villages
From this royal lineage descended Bhaktraj Punjabhai,
a powerful and respected chieftain who ruled over nine
villages of the Bhal region.
Royal Heritage
PUNJABHAI
A Celestial Connection
Darbar Punjabhai was blessed by the divine presence of
Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan. Along with his sisters
Ajuba and Phuliba, he surrendered himself completely
to the spiritual path.
Divine Blessing
SWAMINARAYAN
The Making of Dholera Dham
The magnificent temple was planned and supervised by
Sadguru Shree Nishkulanand Swami, Sadguru Shree
Adbhutanand Swami, Sadguru Shree Bhai Aatmanand Swami,
Sadguru Shree Nishkamanand Swami and Sadguru Shree
Tyaganand Swami.
1826
TEMPLE
Divine Ceremony
On May 19th, 1826, Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan
installed the idols of Madan Mohan Dev and His own form
Harikrishna Maharaj at the principal seat of the temple
amidst Vedic hymns.
19 May
1826
The Ancient Kingdom of Dholpur
Centuries ago, this sacred region flourished as the kingdom of Dholpur, the ancient precursor to modern-day Dholera. The land was ruled under the noble sovereignty of King Chandrachud of the illustrious Chudasama dynasty.
DHOLPUR
The Ruler of Nine Villages
From this royal lineage descended Bhaktraj Punjabhai, a powerful and respected chieftain who ruled over nine villages of the Bhal region.
PUNJABHAI
A Celestial Connection
Darbar Punjabhai was blessed by the divine presence of Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan. Along with his sisters Ajuba and Phuliba, he surrendered himself completely to the spiritual path.
SWAMINARAYAN
The Making of Dholera Dham
The magnificent temple was planned and supervised by Sadguru Shree Nishkulanand Swami, Sadguru Shree Adbhutanand Swami, Sadguru Shree Bhai Aatmanand Swami, Sadguru Shree Nishkamanand Swami and Sadguru Shree Tyaganand Swami.
TEMPLE
Divine Ceremony
On May 19th, 1826, Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan installed the idols of Madan Mohan Dev and His own form Harikrishna Maharaj at the principal seat of the temple amidst Vedic hymns.
1826