AHMEDABAD

Southwest of Bhadra Fort and dating from 1414, this is one of the earliest mosques, built for the sultan and nobles within Ahmedabad's original citadel. The prayer hall is a forest of beautifully carved stone pillars and jali screens, and its elaborately carved ceiling has a circular symmetry reminiscent of Hindu and Jain temples. Sultan Ahmed Shah mosque in Ahmedabad is a religious place for Muslims that is well known for its architectural design. 

Rani Sipri's Mosque is in the southeastern part of Ahmedabad. This mosque was built in 1514 AD by Rani Sipri, wife of Mehmud Begada. The architecture of the mosque is a blend of Hindu and Islamic styles. This mosque is also known as the Masjid-e-Nagira or 'jewel of a mosque due to its design. The mosque has minarets that depict a mixture of Hindu and Islamic architectural styles.

Located near Lal Darwaza in Ahmedabad, the mosque of Sidi Sayed is one of the most prominent mosques in Ahmedabad. Sidi Sayed mosque in Ahmedabad, India consists of ten semi-circular windows, the appeal of which is accentuated by the splendid mesh covering them, which is more popularly known as Jali. This monument has gained worldwide recognition due to its splendor. 

A specimen of fine craftsmanship, the Akshardham temple in Gandhinagar is one of the largest & most prominent temples in Gujarat. Located in Gandhinagar city, the famous Akshardham temple comprises several things under one roof, like art, education, architecture, exhibitions, and research. It is truly an architectural masterpiece. The credit for laying the foundation of the famous Akshardham temple at Gandhinagar goes to the Bochasanwasi Akshar-Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS). The highlights of the temple consist of the seven feet long idols of Lord Swaminarayan, the chief deity at the Akshardham temple. This intricately carved imperial structure stands regally amid the green garden, a lake, and a waterfall.

The first and foremost Swaminarayan temple built at Kalupur in Ahmedabad is the most prominent. People come from different parts of the country & congregate here in this temple to seek blessings. Dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan, the temple boasts of its exquisite wooden carvings. The structural design of the Ahmedabad Swaminarayan temple is mesmerizing. The interiors and exteriors of the temple have typical Gujarati designs that depict different aspects of the Gujarati culture and lifestyle. Standing royally behind the huge gates across the Relief road, the Swaminarayan temple of Ahmedabad has beautifully decorated domes and galleries.

Hathee Singh temple is a famous Jain temple, named after its founder Seth Hathee Singh Jain, built in the dedication of the 15th Jain Trithanakara named Dharmnath. The temple is known for its fabulous architectural styling and design that consists of intricate carvings. The two sides of the temple consist of lavishly carved-out galleries. Each of the shrines consists of an image of a Tirthankara.