The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Kolkata is a famous and revered Hindu temple in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It was built by Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS). The temple is dedicated to the Bhagwant Formula One, along with Aksharbrahma Gunatitanand Swami, Shri Radha-Krishna, Shri Sita-Ram, and Hanumanji. People visit the temple to seek blessings, and it is a very famous spiritual and devotional place that attracts a lot of tourists.
The Temple conduction daily Aarti and special poojas to the deity in the temple. The temples are open for the devotees morning and evening for the Darshan and doing prayers and the entry fee into the temple for the devotees is free. The temple is not only for worship and it is also a centre for the spiritual learning and the teaching methods they are following of Bhagwan Swaminarayan and His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj. The Darshan Timings and Aarti Timings of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Kolkata Temple are provided below.
The temple provides free entry to the devotees and some special exhibition charge money
Category
Ticket Price
General Darshan
Free
Aarti Participation
Free
Special Exhibitions
May have separate charges (Check at the temple)
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Kolkata Festival Timings
Here is a table of major festivals celebrated at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Kolkata
Festival
Month (Approx.)
Makar Sankranti
January
Maha Shivratri
February/March
Holi
March
Ram Navami
March/April
Hanuman Jayanti
April
Guru Purnima
July
Janmashtami
August
Ganesh Chaturthi
August/September
Sharad Purnima
September/October
Diwali & Annakut
October/November
Pramukh Swami Maharaj Jayanti
December
Aksharbrahma Gunatitanand Swami Jayanti
October
Annakut Utsav
October/November
How To Reach BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Kolkata
Mode of Transport
Route Details
By Air
The nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) (Approx. 15 km from the temple). Take a taxi or app-based cab to the temple.
By Train
Nearest railway station: Howrah Junction (Approx. 14 km from the temple) and Sealdah Railway Station (Approx. 12 km from the temple). Take a taxi, bus, or local transport.
By Metro
The nearest metro station is Kavi Subhash Metro Station. From there, take an auto or taxi to the temple.
By Bus
Kolkata has several bus routes connecting to the temple. Check with local bus services for routes passing near Rajarhat, where the temple is located.
By Car/Taxi
The temple is located in Rajarhat, Kolkata. You can use Google Maps and hire a taxi or drive via New Town Road or VIP Road.
