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Bhavsar Kshatriya Temples

Explore the sacred network of temples revered by the Bhavsar Kshatriya community worldwide. These spiritual centers preserve our ancient traditions, host community gatherings, and serve as beacons of our cultural heritage. From the historic Hingulamba shrines to Vittala-Rukhmini temples, discover the divine abodes that sustain our community's spiritual life.

Hinglaj Mata temple exterior

Hingulamba / Hinglaj Mata Temples

Kuldevi Shakti Peethas blending regional architecture with samaj traditions—among the most revered shrines for Bhavsar families.

Sample listing
Hinglaj Mata (Kutch region)
Tradition
Shakti / Kuldevi worship
Highlights
Navratri, abhishekam, community festivals
Regions
Balochistan (historic), Rajasthan, Gujarat
Map
Open in Google Maps
Contact
bkjsamuday@gmail.com

According to Bhavsar Samaj tradition, princes Bhavsingh and Sarsingh received protection from Hinglaj Mata at the shrine on the Hinghol (Hingol) river in present-day Balochistan, Pakistan. Many Bhavsar families honour Hingulamba / Hinglaj as kuldevi; regional temples in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and the diaspora preserve this Shakti heritage through Navratri, abhishekam, and pilgrimage.

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Vittala Rukhmini temple main entrance

Vittala Rukhmini Temples

Vaishnava shrines of Lord Vittala and Rukhmini—kirtan, musical pillars, and Janmashtami are central to Krishna bhakti across Maharashtra and Karnataka.

Sample listing
Vittala Rukhmini (Andhra Pradesh)
Opening
6:00 AM – 9:00 PM (typical)
Highlights
Kirtan, Ekadashi, Janmashtami
Map
Open in Google Maps
Managed by
Bhavsar Kshatriya Samaj Trust
Contact
bkjsamuday@gmail.com

Lord Vittala (Vitthal) and Goddess Rukhmini anchor Krishna bhakti across Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh — especially in the Warkari pilgrimage tradition to Pandharpur. Bhavsar samaj centres host kirtan, Ekadashi observances, and Janmashtami programmes at Vaishnav shrines listed in the dedicated guide below.

Note: Pandharpur/Warkari traditions are widely documented in Maharashtra religious history; local temple timings and sevā rules vary by shrine — confirm with the managing trust.

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Samuday temple exterior

Other Significant Samuday Temples

Ganapati, Devī, and regional pilgrimage centres where Bhavsar traditions are preserved—family temples and historic shrines across the samaj.

Focus
Ganapati / Devī / local ithihas
Features
Marriage hall, annadan, community events
Map
Open in Google Maps
Managed by
Local committee
Contact
bkjsamuday@gmail.com

Beyond kuldevi and Vaishnav centres, Bhavsar families maintain Ganapati, Devī, and regional samaj temples with marriage halls, annadana, and community event spaces. Listings are grouped in the Temple Directory; submit corrections via the temple directory workflow on tab 4.

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Bhavsar Temple Directory

Temples grouped by region. Filter or search to find a centre; each card links to the matching BKJS guide where available.

South India

West India

North & Central India

East India

International

International Bhavsar Temples

Diaspora centres in North America, Europe, Africa, and Australia—language classes, youth programmes, and festivals that keep heritage alive abroad.

  • Sample listing: Overseas community centre
  • Regions: USA, UK, UAE, Africa, Australia
  • Programmes: Youth, language, cultural festivals
  • Contact: bkjsamuday@gmail.com

Use the region filter above and set International for overseas listings. Legacy deep link #tab-3 opens this directory view with the international filter preset.

To add or correct a listing, contact bkjsamuday@gmail.com.

Temple History & Legends

A short overview of how Bhavsar Kshatriya temple worship took shape—from kuldevi shrines to Vaishnava centres and today’s samaj networks. Use the links below to open the matching in-page tabs or the full guides.

Kuldevi: Hinglaj / Hingulamba

Hinglaj Mata (Hingulamba) is widely honoured as a guiding Shakti tradition for many Bhavsar families—linked to ancient pilgrimage routes across the northwest and western regions. Shrines and festivals keep this heritage alive in community life.

For photos and sample listings on this site, see the Hingulamba tab; for detailed regional listings, open the full guide.

Hingulamba / Hinglaj tab Full Hingulamba guide

Vittala & Rukhmini

Lord Vittala and Goddess Rukhmini anchor Krishna bhakti across Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra traditions—kirtan, utsavs, and seva in many Bhavsar centres follow this Vaishnava path alongside other samaj practices.

The Vittala Rukhmini tab on this page shows a sample listing; the dedicated guide covers more temples.

Vittala Rukhmini tab Full Vittala guide

Samuday shrines, diaspora & directory

Regional Ganapati, Devī, and family temples; overseas community halls; and the searchable directory (by region) complement the major traditions above. Together they map how worship and gathering spaces evolved inside India and abroad.

Other samuday temples tab Temple directory (international filter) Temple directory tab Full other-temples guide