EME Temple, Vadodara

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The EME Temple or "Dakshinamurthy Temple" is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, built in 1966 and run by Indian Army authorities in the city of Vadodara, in the state of Gujarat, Western India. It is unique in its concept and design and its geodesic structure, covered with aluminium sheets, is well regarded by archaeologists. It was built by the Indian Army Corps of EME. Credit for the idea and unique concept of this temple goes to माधव आचवल, a famous marathi writer and architect. This temple is a major attraction for both tourist and devotees and is one of its kind in the world. ()

Completed: 1966 (58 years ago)Coordinates: 22°19'54"N, 73°11'30"E

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EME Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: IPCL Sports Complex Ground, Sayaji Baug, Khanderao Market, Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery.

3.4 miW
Sport venue, Sport
IPCL Sports Complex Ground, Vadodara
87 min walk • Reliance Stadium or Indian Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd Sports Complex Ground also known as the IPCL Ground is located in Vadodara, Gujarat. The stadium is owned by Reliance Industries and is also known as, Reliance Stadium. The stadium is the home ground of the Baroda cricket team, one of India's domestic teams.
1.3 miS
Zoo, Garden, Park
Sayaji Baug, Vadodara
33 min walk • Sayaji Baug is a garden located in Vadodara, Gujarat, India. Also known as "Kamati Baug," it was built by H.H. Maharaja Sayaji Rao Gaekwad - a great visionary ruler of Baroda.
2.5 miS
Shopping, Market
Khanderao Market, Vadodara
64 min walk • khanderao market is a famous and palatial building located in the city of Vadodara, Gujarat State, western India. It was erected by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in 1906, named after Khande Rao Gaekwad, Maharaja of Baroda. It was presented by him as a gift to the Municipality to mark the Silver Jubilee of his administration.
1.4 miS
History museum, Museum, Art museum
Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery, Vadodara
35 min walk • The Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery in Vadodara was built in 1894 on the lines of the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Science Museum of London. Major Mant in association with R.F. Chisholm who refined some of Mant's finest works to make genuine Indo-Saracenic architecture designed the Building of this Museum.
2.3 miS
Natural attraction, Body of water, Park
Sursagar Lake, Vadodara
58 min walk • Sursagar Lake also known as the Chand Talao is a lake situated in middle of the city of Vadodara in the State of Gujarat in India. The lake was rebuilt with stone masonry in the 18th Century. The water in this lake remains in it for the whole year. A concrete wall surrounds the lake on which the people use to sit.
2.7 miS
Museum, Art museum
Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum, Vadodara
70 min walk • Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum is a museum housed within the Maharaja's palace in Vadodara, India.
1.7 miS
Sacred and religious sites, Memorial
Kirti Mandir, Vadodara
43 min walk • Kirti Mandir, or Temple of Fame, is the cenotaph of the Gaekwads, located in the city of Vadodara.
2.8 miS
Palace
Lakshmi Vilas Palace, Vadodara
72 min walk • The Lakshmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara, Gujarat, India, was constructed by the Gaekwad family, a prominent Maratha family, who ruled the Baroda State. Major Charles Mant was credited to be the main architect of the palace.
1.4 miS
Universities and schools
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara
37 min walk • The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, formerly Baroda College, is a public university in the city of Vadodara, in Gujarat state, India.
2.5 miSE
Palace
Nazarbaug Palace, Vadodara
64 min walk • Nazarbaug Palace or Nazar Bāgh Palace was the Gaekwad's royal palace in the city of Vadodara, Gujarat state, western India. The Nazar Bāgh Palace' was built in 1721. It had three storeys and is the oldest palace in Baroda. It was constructed by Malhār Rāo Gaekwad in the late 19th century.
2.5 miS
Tower
Kirti Stambh, Vadodara
64 min walk • "Kirti Stambh", Tower of Fame/Triumph, is located in the city of Vadodara, Gujarat state, western India.