Top Religious Experiences in Ahmedabad

Sarkhej Roza is a complex that has palaces, tombs, and a mosque set around a huge tank, which now stays mostly dry. There is a tomb of Shaikh Ahmed Khattu Ganj Bakhsh behind the pavilion, built by Sultan Ahmed Shah, which, by the way, is one of the largest mausoleums in Gujarat. Built in a time when styles were infused (1451), the Sarkhej Roza combines both Indian and non-Indian architectural features.

Built in 1424 AD, Jama Masjid was one of the largest mosques in the Indian subcontinent during that period. It is located in the old walled city. Also known as Jumah Mosque or Jami Masjid (literally translating to Friday Mosque), Jama Masjid has an Indo-Muslim architectural structure, which was built according to the Gujarat style of architecture. The entrance has two columns, which are now the remains of two minarets that were destroyed by the earthquakes of 1819 and 1956.

Popularly known as Sidi Saiyyid ni Jali, Sidi Saiyyed Mosque is one of the most famous mosques in Ahmedabad built in 1572-73 AD. The mosque has beautiful arches throughout and is famous for its ten windows with amazing stone lacework (jalis) on the sides and back. Fun fact - during the British colonial period, this mosque served as an office for the Mamlatdar of Dascrohi taluka!

Built by a wealthy businessman of Ahmedabad in 1848, Hutheesing Jain Temple is located outside the Delhi Darwaza. This temple is dedicated to Dharmanath Bhagwan, the fifteenth Jain Tirthankar. This temple embodies both philanthropy and artistic grandeur because of the white marble adorned with intricate and delicate carvings. There are many other murtis dedicated to other Tirthankaras, each a testament to the rich Jain tradition. As sunlight filters through, casting a warm glow, the Hutheesing Jain Temple offers a glimpse into the beauty and spiritual significance of Jainism in Ahmedabad.