Religious & Spiritual Places - Surat


Religious/Spiritual Places in Surat City

 ISKCON Temple, Jahangirpura
Shrila Prabhupada setup ISKCON so that everybody coming to this society can get everything they need to achieve all perfection in Krishna Consciousness. Anyone who takes full shelter of Shrila Prabhupada through his ISKCON will get all the guidance needed to become fully Krishna conscious.
With the same aim of Shrila Prabhupada ISKCON Surat is functioning. About 15 kms from the railway station and bus station, on the banks of River Tapi is the marvelous residential abode of Lord Shri Shri Radha Damodar. Shrila Prabhupada visited Surat city in the year 1970 which is a memorable moment in the Life of the devotees of Lord Shri Shri Radha Damodar. In the year 1978 the premises with a small temple of Lord Krishna was received from the Kanhaiyalal trust Jahangirpura with an area of about 900 sq.ft.Today it is the one of the famous and the biggest temple of the Surat city with the Temple area of about 13600 sq.ft.It gets the largest devotees during the Festivals and Sunday.
ISKCON Temple, Jahangirpura, Surat
  • Address: Sri Sri Radha Damodar Temple, Ashram Road, Jahangirpura, Surat.
  • Open on: Everyday
  • Timings: 8.00am to 8.00pm
  • Time require to visit: 1 hour

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Adajan


Bhagwan Swaminarayan established the Swaminarayan faith and renewed the ideals of Hinduism in 18th century India. He established a spiritual way of life and code of conduct to be followed. ‘Satsang’ is the word used by Bhagwan Swaminarayan’s followers to describe the process of associating with God and the guru to achieve spiritual enlightenment. Literally, ‘sat’ and ‘sang’ in Sanskrit mean ‘association with the truth.’ Bhagwan Swaminarayan’s followers are commonly referred to as ‘satsangis’ as they identify with Swaminarayan satsang.
Today, Mahant Swami Maharaj continues this tradition through a wide range of humanitarian activities including: (1) health and wellness; (2) education; (3) environmental awareness; (4) community empowerment and (5) disaster relief. Together with its international and independent partner BAPS Charities, BAPS and its tens of thousands of volunteers continue to uphold this Spirit of Service, enriching their own lives and the lives of those they serve.

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Adajan, Surat.
  • Address: Pramukh Swami Maharaj Marg, Near Sardar Bridge, Adajan, Surat- 395009
  • Open on: Everyday
  • Timings: 8.00 am to 12.00 pm, 4.00 pm to 9.00 pm
  • Time require to visit: 1 Hour

Ambika Niketan Mandir, Parle Point
Ambika Niketan Temple stands by the side of River Tapi in Surat. The two-storied structure, built in the year 1969, houses the idol of Ashtabhuja Ambika – an avatar of Shakti. Goddess Ambika has ashtabhuja, meaning eight hands, and is seen looking graceful in a beautiful sari, smiling sweetly to bless all her followers. Devotees visit all over the year, but at the time of festivals, especially Navratri, the temple assumes a special look and is thronged by people from all over Surat. Small shrines of Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, Lord Shiva and Lord Laxminarayan are also located in the temple.

Ambika Mataji, Amba Niketan Mandir, Parle Point, Surat

  • Address: Ambika Niketan, Parle Point, Athwalines, Surat, Gujarat - 395007
  • Open on: Everyday
  • Timings: 8.00 am to 8.00 pm
  • Time require to visit: 1 Hour

 Chintamani Jain Temple, Moraji Nagar


One of the oldest Jain temples in Surat, Chintamani temple was built in 1699 AD during the rule of Aurangzeb. It is located in the Mora ji Nagar area of Surat, which is almost in the middle of the city and hence easy to access from any part of Surat. During 12th century AD, there ruled a king called Kumarpal. He belonged to the Solanki dynasty and kept Acharya Hemachandra ji as his advisor. The Acharya was a Jain preacher, poet and philosopher, and under the rule of Kumarpal there was overall prosperity in the kingdom. Chintamani temple is said to be constructed to honour those great people.
Shri Chintamani Parshwanath Jain Tirth,  Surat
Chintamani Jain Temple looks very simple from the outside but surprises the visitor with its brilliant piece of creativity and skill. It has intricately and beautifully carved designs on the wood; the ceilings bore paintings made from natural vegetable colour. The paintings depict Acharya Hemachandra ji, King Kumapal and other Solanki kings. Apart from the being a religious place of worship, this Jain temple is also a specimen of the art of the 17th century. It is a clean, well-maintained and peaceful temple with religious, meditative, artistic and historic feel to it.
  • Address: Rani Talab Shahpur Road, Surat - 395003
  • Open on: Everyday
  • Timings: 6.00 am to 6.00 pm
  • Time require to visit: 1 hour
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