Sandipani Temple

Getting there

• By air

  The domestic airport at Porbandar connects to Mumbai. A twice-weekly SpiceJet flight to Mumbai was stopped from 18 April 2026, so check flights before you book.

• By train

  Porbandar has a big station on the Western Railway, with daily trains to Rajkot, Somnath and Mumbai.

• By road

  Porbandar is on National Highway 8-B, and National Highway 27 links it to Rajkot and Ahmedabad. Private coaches also run daily to Rajkot, Dwarka, Junagadh, Jamnagar, Ahmedabad and Mumbai.

Why devotees come here

Sandipani Temple, also called Shri Hari Mandir, stands 5 km from the city of Porbandar, opposite the airport. The district government calls it one of the grandest and most unique temples of Saurashtra. It took 13 years to become a reality after years of Bhaishri's dream.

The district government describes Shri Hari Mandir in Sandipani as one of the grandest and most unique temples of Saurashtra. It is a temple complex, and it is also known as the Sandipani temple. The temple is 5 km from the city of Porbandar, opposite the airport.

The temple was the long-held dream of Bhaishri, and his vision became the building. The work took 13 years to become a reality. Many experts contributed to the making of the temple, and Bhaishri oversaw the work.

Porbandar lies on the Western Railway network and on National Highway 8-B. Many private coaches and State Transport buses also run from the city to other towns in Gujarat. Private coaches run daily to Veraval, Vadodara, Surat and Mumbai from the city.

Tips for your visit

• Kirti Mandir, a memorial to Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi, is also in Porbandar city.
• Sudama Temple, dedicated to Krishna's childhood friend Sudama, stands at the centre of Porbandar city.

Questions people ask