Mahatma Mandir Gandhinagar, Timings, History, Travel Guide and How to reach

Mahatma Mandir Gandhinagar – Guide

Mahatma Mandir is a convention and exhibition centre located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. It is inspired by the life and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi. It is one of the largest convention centres in India spread over 34 acres.

History of this Temple

The Gujarat government wanted to develop the Mahatma Mandir as a place of unity and development. Sand was brought in urns by representatives of all 18,066 villages of Gujarat and emptied into the foundation of the Mahatma Temple. In 2010 a time capsule containing the history of the nation was buried under the Mahatma Temple at the ground breaking ceremony.

Mahatma Mandir Gandhinagar was built in two phases by Larsen & Toubro and Shapoorji Pallonji & Company Limited. Its planning and design is eco-friendly. The first phase of the Mahatma Mandir was constructed in nine months from May 2010 to January 2011 at a cost of Rs 135 crore. It consists of a convention centre, three large exhibition halls and smaller halls with conferencing facilities.

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Mahatma Mandir Gandhinagar Timings

Mahatma Mandir Gandhinagar opens at 10:30 AM in the morning and close at 5:00 PM in the evening.

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Places to visit near this Temple

Adalaj Stepwell

The Adalaj Stepwell is a step well situated at a distance of 3 to 4 kilometers to the south-west of Gandhinagar. This Bav or Babdi was constructed in 1498 to prevent water crisis in and around Adalaj village.

Indroda Nature Park

Indroda Nature Park is a dinosaur fossil park, known as the Jurassic Park of India. Indroda Nature Park is the only park in India which houses dinosaur fossils as well as a dinosaur museum.

Sarita Garden

Sarita Garden is one of the most visited tourist places in Gandhinagar. Usually this place is quite famous as a picnic spot, where you can plan a picnic with your family in a 1 day holiday.

Trimandir

Trimandir is the only temple in India that follows Jainism, Shaivism and Vaishnavism. That is why the temple is divided into different sections, in which idols of different avatars of Mahavira, Shiva and Vishnu can be seen.

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How to reach Mahatma Mandir Gandhinagar

By Air- The nearest airport from Mahatma Mandir is Gandhinagar airport. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Train- The nearest railway station from Mahatma Mandir is Gandhinagar railway station. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using your own vehicle or by any public buses or taxi from any part of the country.

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