200 Years of Divine Glory & History (1826 – 2026)

Shri Madanmohanji Maharaj Bicentenary Mahotsav

A grand celebration of 200 years of unbroken divine worship of Shri Madanmohanji Maharaj, enshrined at Dholera — the sixth pilgrimage site consecrated by the holy hand of Bhagwan Shri Swaminarayan himself.

Devotional verses composed by Sadguru Shri Nishkulanand Swami
"Blessed indeed is that land, where the Lord Himself did roam,
Sanctified became that earth, by the touch of Hari's holy feet."
Manifestation & the Founding Era

Bhagwan Shri Swaminarayan's Special Grace Upon Dholera

After Bhagwan Shri Swaminarayan manifested on this earth and transformed the Uddhav Sampraday, he established six Shikharbaddh Mandirs so that the flame of devotion and welfare would burn eternally — and among them, Dholera Dham has received the Lord's special grace.

Due to the lack of economic means, the harsh natural environment, and the salt flats, it was extremely difficult for devotees to reach this place — and it is precisely for this reason that the Lord's affection for the sadhus who resided here remained ever so partial. On the thirteenth day of the bright half of Vaishakh, Samvat 1882, Maharaj personally enshrined the murtis of Shri Madanmohanji Maharaj and Radharamandev with his own hands.

In the Words of Sadguru Shri Nishkulanand Swami
"Through crores of eons of penance, that which could not be attained,
That very Hari came in person, knowing us humble and showing mercy."
"The son of Dharma, upon this earth, the ancient Supreme Being manifest,
His miracles are boundless, as the wise saints well know."
The 6 Holy Dhams Consecrated by His Own Hand

The 6 Consecrated Shikharbaddh Mandirs

Samvat 1822

Ahmedabad

Shri Narnarayan Dev

The Sampraday's first Shikharbaddh Mandir.

Samvat 1823

Bhuj (Kutch)

Shri Narnarayan Dev

Consecrated by Shrihari's gracious blessing upon the land of Kutch.

Samvat 1824

Vadtal Dham

Shri Lakshminarayan Dev

The principal seat (Gadi) and sovereign Dham of the Dakshin Desh diocese.

Bicentenary 2026
Samvat 1826

Dholera Dham

Shri Madanmohanji Maharaj

The sixth Dham, consecrated by his own hand for the upliftment of the Bhal region.

Samvat 1828

Junagadh

Shri Radharaman Dev

The principal Shikharbaddh pilgrimage site of the Sorath region.

Samvat 1828

Gadhada

Shri Gopinathji Maharaj

Shriji Maharaj's beloved abode, in the court of Dada Khachar.

Sacred Places to Visit

Dholera Dham Historical Sanctums

Bethak (Akshar Ordi)

The Akshar Ordi, sanctified by the touch of Shriji Maharaj's feet, where Maharaj would rest.

Shri Madanmohanji Entrance Gate

A grand, artistically crafted entrance gate newly built for the Mahotsav.

Shri Adbhutanand Swami Bhojanalay

An uninterrupted Annakshetra and Mahaprasad arrangement for thousands of Haribhaktas.

Shri Bhayatmanand Swami Sabhamandap

A grand divine assembly hall for Katha Parayan and discourses by the saints.

Shri Tyaganand Swami Yagnashala

The holy Yagnashala for the 9-day Yagna performed with Vedic chanting.

The Wondrous Carved-Stone Chhatri

A uniquely sculpted Chhatri carved in memory of the Sadguru saints.

An Invitation for Mahotsav Darshan

Experience the 9 Days of Divine Grace

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