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Shrines of a royal town — the temples of Rajpipla, the old princely capital, where Shiva, Devi and other shrines serve the town and the surrounding hills.
Faith in a royal town
As the historic capital of the Rajpipla princely state, the town of Rajpipla has long been a centre not just of royal life but of religion, and is home to a number of temples that serve its people and the surrounding tribal hill country.
From Shiva and Devi shrines in and around the town to temples patronised by the former rulers, and the sacred sites along the nearby Karjan and Narmada rivers, these places of worship are woven into the rhythm of Rajpipla life, especially during festivals.
For visitors, they offer a quieter, devotional counterpoint to the town’s grand palaces and the spectacle of nearby Kevadia — the spiritual side of a princely town. Town temples; modest dress.
From a riverside experiment to the road to freedom
Illustration — Rajpipla shrines.
Long a centre of religion.
Temples of the rulers.
Shiva, Devi & more.
Karjan & Narmada.
Reasons to make the time
Town temples
Serving the town.
Royal patronage
Of the rulers.
Shiva & Devi
Local shrines.
Hill country
Tribal faith.
Festival life
Vivid worship.
A counterpoint
To the palaces.
What to look for inside
Town temples
Shiva & Devi.
Rajpipla
A princely capital.
Royal patronage
Of the rulers.
Hill country
Tribal faith.
Festival life
Vivid worship.
Karjan & Narmada
Sacred waters near.
How to spend an hour or two
Visit the town shrines
Shiva & Devi.
Seek darshan
At the temples.
Sense the royal patronage
Of the rulers.
See the festivals
Vivid worship.
Pair with the palaces
The royal town.
Learn local faith
Of the hills.
Shrines of a princely town
Rajpipla, capital of a former princely state, holds a number of temples — Shiva and Devi shrines and others patronised by the rulers — serving the town and the surrounding tribal hill country, woven into local festival life.
A devotional counterpoint to the grand palaces. Modest dress is expected at these working shrines.
Temples of a princely town
Royal-patronised shrines
Shiva & Devi worship
Woven into festival life
When to go
Cool and pleasant — the ideal season.
Lush and green by the river.
Hot — start early.
⏰ Visit at aarti time in the cooler months; combine it with the Narmada ghats and Kevadia.
Timings & entry
- Open at worship hours
- Morning & evening aarti
- Best in the cool season
- By the sacred Narmada
- Free entry
- Modest dress; remove footwear
- Respect worshippers
- Photography may vary
Getting there
By Air
Vadodara airport (~90 km).
By Rail
Ekta Nagar (Kevadia) station.
By Road
Kevadia / Rajpipla.
At Rajpipla Temples
FAITH & TOWN
Shrines of a royal town
What to shoot
The shrines.
Context
The royal town.
Moment
Festival worship.
Best light
Morning.
Know before you go
More to see close by
Jungle Safari
A modern multi-level zoo at Kevadia
Shoolpaneshwar Temple
A forest Shiva shrine that named the sanctuary
Valley of Flowers
A riverside garden in bloom below the statue
Shoolpaneshwar
A tribal wildlife sanctuary of hills & forest
Ekta Cruise
River cruises & a sea-plane to the statue
Ninai Waterfall
A tiered fall deep in tribal forest
Where to eat around the ashram
Gujarati Thali
Full sweet-savoury meals.
Dhokla & farsan
Steamed snacks.
Kevadia food courts
Snacks for visitors.
Local fare
Gujarati & tribal food; Kevadia food courts.
Rajpipla Temples FAQ
What is Rajpipla Temples?
As the historic capital of the Rajpipla princely state, the town of Rajpipla has long been a centre not just of royal life but of religion, and is home to a number of temples that serve its people and the surrounding tribal hill country. From Shiva and Devi shrines in and around the town to temples patronised by the former rulers, and the sacred sites along the nearby Karjan and Narmada rivers, these places of worship are woven into the rhythm of Rajpipla life, especially during festivals.
Where is it?
Rajpipla, Narmada district.
Is there an entry fee?
Free.
When should I visit?
October to March; at aarti time.
What's nearby?
The Narmada ghats, Statue of Unity and Kevadia.
How long does it take?
About an hour.
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