A serene marble mandir
Alongside the famous Hanuman shrine, Salangpur is also home to a grand BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir — a serene and beautifully kept temple complex in the BAPS tradition. Carved in stone and marble and set amid manicured gardens, the mandir enshrines the deities of the sampradaya and is a place of daily aarti, discipline and seva.
The complex also holds a memorial associated with Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the revered BAPS guru, drawing followers who come to pay their respects. With its ordered calm, fine craftsmanship and welcoming atmosphere, the BAPS mandir offers a contemplative counterpoint to the fervent energy of the nearby Kashtabhanjan temple.
Together they make Salangpur a complete spiritual destination spanning two great strands of Gujarati devotion — the ardent, miracle-working Hanuman of Kashtabhanjan and the disciplined, modern Swaminarayan seat of the BAPS sampradaya.
The BAPS Salangpur complex.
Marble added to a much older devotion
The carved BAPS mandir.
The Swaminarayan BAPS sect builds at Salangpur, extending the sampradaya's modern network of mandirs across Gujarat.
A carved marble-and-stone complex rises beside the historic Hanuman shrine, enshrining the deities of the sampradaya.
A memorial honours the revered guru Pramukh Swami Maharaj, a focus of devotion for BAPS followers who visit.
Today the mandir stands as a serene complement to the fervent Hanuman shrine, completing the Salangpur pilgrimage.
Reasons to make the time
BAPS mandir
A grand Swaminarayan temple.
Marble carving
Fine craftsmanship.
Garden setting
Serene and ordered.
Pramukh Swami
A revered memorial.
Daily aarti
Living worship.
Calm counterpoint
To the Hanuman crowds.
What to look for inside
THE MANDIRBAPS temple
Carved marble shrine.
THE COMPLEXGardens
Serene precinct.
MEMORIALPramukh Swami
The guru's honoured memorial.
WORSHIPDaily aarti
Living rituals and seva.
CRAFTMarble carving
Fine stonework throughout.
SETTINGManicured gardens
An ordered, contemplative precinct.
How to spend an hour or two
Take darshan
At the BAPS mandir, where the deities of the sampradaya are enshrined in carved marble shrines.
Admire the carving
Study the fine marble and stone craftsmanship that defines the BAPS architectural tradition.
Walk the gardens
Wander the serene, manicured precinct that surrounds the mandir and assembly spaces.
Honour Pramukh Swami
Pay respects at the memorial associated with the revered BAPS guru, a focus for followers.
Attend an aarti
Time your visit for the daily worship and experience the discipline and devotion of BAPS seva.
Pair with the Hanuman temple
Combine the serene mandir with the fervent Kashtabhanjan shrine for two great Salangpur shrines.
The BAPS Salangpur precinct.
Carved marble and gardens
The BAPS Salangpur mandir is a fine modern Swaminarayan temple complex: carved marble and stone shrines enshrining the sampradaya’s deities, set amid manicured gardens and assembly spaces, with a memorial associated with Pramukh Swami Maharaj.
Clean, ordered and contemplative, it reflects the BAPS ethos of craftsmanship, discipline and seva — a serene spiritual space beside the fervent energy of the Kashtabhanjan Hanuman temple.
It is one of many — our guide to Gujarat’s temples covers the rest.
Carved marble BAPS mandir
Manicured gardens
Pramukh Swami memorial
Daily aarti & seva
When to go
Cool and pleasant — the best season for pilgrimage.
Green countryside; pleasant temple visits.
Hot and dry — visit early or late.
⏰ Pair the serene BAPS mandir with the Kashtabhanjan temple and the King of Salangpur statue for a full Salangpur visit.
Timings & entry
- Open daily with aarti times
- Serene, well-kept complex
- Remove footwear; dress modestly
- Allow about an hour
- No entry fee for darshan
- Maintain the precinct's calm
- Be respectful and orderly
- Combine with the Hanuman temple
Getting there
By Air
Bhavnagar and Ahmedabad airports are the nearest, connecting Salangpur to the rest of India by road thereafter.
By Rail
Botad and Barwala are the closest railheads, with onward taxis and buses to Salangpur.
By Road
The mandir is at Salangpur, about 25 km from Botad, easily reached by car, taxi or local bus.
At the mandir
MARBLE & CALM
A serene Swaminarayan complex
What to shoot
The carved mandir, its marble shrines and the ordered architecture of the complex.
Setting
The gardens and precinct that frame the mandir in serene, manicured calm.
Be discreet
Respect devotees; idol photos may be barred inside the shrines.
Best light
Soft daytime light suits the white marble and the open garden spaces.
Know before you go
More to see close by
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The mighty Hanuman temple of Salangpur
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Where to eat near BAPS Salangpur Mandir
THALIKathiawadi Thali
Rotla, kadhi, shaak and ghee-rich fare.
GANTHIYAGanthiya & fafda
Saurashtra's fried snacks.
PRASADTemple bhojan
Free seva meals at the temples.
Veg & seva
Pure-veg fare; free annadan at the shrines.
BAPS Salangpur Mandir FAQ
What is the BAPS Salangpur Mandir?
A grand BAPS Swaminarayan temple complex at Salangpur, beside the Hanuman shrine.
What's in the complex?
Carved marble shrines, gardens and a memorial of Pramukh Swami Maharaj.
How is it different from the Hanuman temple?
It's a serene Swaminarayan mandir, a calm counterpoint to the fervent Kashtabhanjan shrine.
Is there an entry fee?
No, darshan is free.
Where is it?
At Salangpur, about 25 km from Botad.
When should I visit?
October to March, for an aarti.
Can I see both temples?
Yes — they're close together at Salangpur.
Who was Pramukh Swami?
The revered BAPS Swaminarayan guru, honoured here with a memorial.
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Published 26 June 2026 · Updated 24 August 2026