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A temple to the creator — Khedbrahma, an ancient temple town in the north of Sabarkantha, is home to one of India's very few temples dedicated to Brahma, the creator god, alongside an 8th-century shrine and important Jain temples, in a place steeped in myth and antiquity.
A rare shrine to Brahma the creator
Khedbrahma is one of the most spiritually significant and ancient temple towns of north Gujarat — renowned above all for being home to one of the very few temples in India dedicated to Brahma, the creator god of the Hindu trinity. While Brahma is one of the three great gods, with Vishnu and Shiva, temples dedicated to him are extraordinarily rare — the most famous being at Pushkar in Rajasthan.
Khedbrahma’s Brahma temple makes it a place of special pilgrimage, and the town’s very name (Khed + Brahma) reflects this association. According to tradition, the town is linked to myths of Brahma, and it is counted among the sacred sites of the region. The heritage includes an important 8th-century temple of the Khedbrahma group, the Brahmaji temple, a Brahmani Mata temple, and significant Jain temples including an Adinath temple.
Together they make Khedbrahma a remarkable concentration of ancient and rare sacred architecture. The town sits on the banks of rivers held sacred, adding to its pilgrimage character. For the visitor interested in temples, mythology and antiquity, Khedbrahma is one of the most fascinating destinations in Sabarkantha. (Active temples and heritage shrines; modest dress; a place of pilgrimage and antiquity.)
8th-century Brahma temple, Khedbrahma. Source: Wikimedia Commons.
An old temple town with a rare shrine
Brahmaji temple, Khedbrahma. Wikimedia Commons.
Khedbrahma grew as an old temple town of north Gujarat, its very name linking it to Brahma the creator.
An important 8th-century temple of the Khedbrahma group of temples survives as a landmark of the town's antiquity.
Its shrine to Brahma is one of very few in the country, making the town a place of special pilgrimage.
Khedbrahma endures as a town of rare shrines — Hindu and Jain — that draw pilgrims and lovers of heritage alike.
Reasons to make the time
Brahma temple
A rare shrine to the creator god.
8th century
Ancient temple heritage survives here.
Hindu & Jain
Many temples across a small town.
Pilgrimage
A sacred town of the region.
Myth
Traditions linked to Brahma himself.
North Sabarkantha
An old town in the north of the district.
What to look for inside
BRAHMA TEMPLE8th century
A rare shrine to the creator god.
BRAHMAJIThe temple
The temple to Brahma the creator.
JAIN TEMPLEAdinath
Ancient Jain heritage of the town.
GODDESSBrahmani Mata
The town's revered goddess shrine.
MYTHThe town's name
Khed + Brahma — a name steeped in legend.
ANTIQUITYAn old sacred town
Rare and ancient shrines across Khedbrahma.
How to spend an hour or two
Visit the Brahma temple
Seek out one of India's very few shrines dedicated to Brahma, the creator god — the town's rare centrepiece.
See the 8th-c temple
Take in the important 8th-century temple of the Khedbrahma group, a landmark of the town's antiquity.
Visit the Jain temples
Explore the significant Jain temples, including an important Adinath temple, among the town's shrines.
Learn the Brahma myth
Understand how the town's very name — Khed + Brahma — reflects its ancient link to the creator god.
See the Brahmani Mata temple
Visit the goddess shrine that adds to Khedbrahma's rich concentration of sacred sites.
Appreciate the antiquity
Wander an old sacred town where rare and ancient shrines sit close together.
8th-century Brahma temple. Wikimedia Commons.
Ancient and rare temple heritage
Khedbrahma’s heritage is a remarkable concentration of ancient and rare sacred architecture — one of India’s very few Brahma temples, an important 8th-century shrine that forms part of the Khedbrahma group of temples, a Brahmani Mata temple, and significant Jain temples including an Adinath temple.
The town’s name and traditions link it to the myths of Brahma, the creator god, and its setting on the banks of rivers held sacred adds to its pilgrimage character. (Active temples and heritage shrines; modest dress; a place of pilgrimage and antiquity.)
It sits within Sabarkantha district — browse more places to visit in Sabarkantha.
One of India’s very few temples to Brahma the creator
An important 8th-century temple of the Khedbrahma group
Significant Jain temples including an Adinath temple
An ancient pilgrimage town of north Sabarkantha
When to go
Cool and clear — ideal. Comfortable all day for temple visits and unhurried wandering.
Green and lush. The nearby Polo-Vijaynagar forest is at its greenest after the rains.
Hot; early morning best. Plan temple visits right at opening before the heat builds.
⏰ Winter is ideal; the Polo-Vijaynagar forest is greenest after the monsoon.
Timings & entry
- Temples generally open through the day, with a midday break at some shrines
- Arrive early for a quieter, cooler visit
- Allow 1–2 hours to see the main temples
- Active shrines — plan around aarti and prayer times
- No ticket needed to visit the temple town — open to all
- Donations are welcome at the shrines but never expected
- Modest dress and respectful behaviour are expected
- Remove footwear before entering temple interiors
Getting there
By Air
Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport is about 85 km away, the nearest airport with wide connectivity.
By Rail
Himatnagar is the nearest useful railway station; from there the town is an easy road connection northwards.
By Road
Khedbrahma is reached by road from Ahmedabad and Shamlaji, well linked to the north Gujarat highway network.
Shooting Khedbrahma
HERITAGE & PILGRIMAGE
Ancient shrines, carved stone and a town steeped in antiquity.
Best light
Come in the cool early morning or late afternoon, when soft light flatters the old temple stone.
What to shoot
The rare Brahma shrine, the 8th-century temple, the Jain temples and quiet corners of an old sacred town.
Be respectful
These are active shrines — ask before photographing worshippers and avoid flash inside temple interiors.
Gear tip
A standard zoom suits the temples; go wider to capture the shrines within their old-town setting.
Know before you go
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Where to eat near Khedbrahma
THALIGujarati Thali
Comfort home cooking — an unlimited plate of dal, sabzi, rotli and sweets.
DAIRYSabar Dairy
Sabarkantha's famous cooperative milk and its rich dairy products.
FARSANFarsan
Savoury Gujarati snacks — perfect for a light bite between temples.
Local sweets & treats
Look out for festival sweets and regional farsan sold in the town's small eateries.
Khedbrahma FAQ
Why is Khedbrahma special?
It has one of India's very few temples dedicated to Brahma the creator, alongside ancient and rare shrines.
Why are Brahma temples rare?
Few temples anywhere are dedicated to Brahma; the most famous is at Pushkar in Rajasthan.
What is the 8th-century temple?
A historic shrine that forms part of the Khedbrahma group of temples, a landmark of the town's antiquity.
Are there Jain temples?
Yes — including an important Adinath temple, among several significant Jain shrines in the town.
What does the name mean?
Khed + Brahma — the name itself reflects the town's ancient link to Brahma the creator.
What is the dress code?
Modest dress and respectful behaviour, as these are active pilgrimage shrines.
What is the best time to visit?
October to March, when the weather is cool and clear for wandering the temple town.
How do I reach Khedbrahma?
By road from Ahmedabad and Shamlaji; the nearest railhead is Himatnagar and the nearest airport is Ahmedabad.
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Published 24 June 2026 · Updated 24 August 2026