Sudama Temple

Getting there

• By air

  Porbandar has a domestic airport with reasonable connectivity to cities in India.

• By train

  Porbandar railway station connects the town with major cities of Gujarat and the rest of the country.

• By road

  National Highway 27 connects Porbandar to Rajkot and Ahmedabad. State and private bus services run from major places in the state.

Why devotees come here

Sudama Temple stands in the middle of Porbandar's market area in Gujarat. It is said to be the only temple in India dedicated to Sudama, the childhood friend of Krishna. The temple is open on all sides and built in white marble with carved pillars.

Sudama Temple is dedicated to Sudama, the legendary childhood friend of Krishna. The temple was built to commemorate the friendship between Krishna and his trusted friend Sudama. Porbandar was historically known as Sudamapuri, and it is believed to be the birthplace of Sudama.

Government tourism pages date the temple to 1902 to 1907, and it still stands as a significant site of Porbandar. A statue of Ram Devji Jethwa, the ruler of the Jethwa dynasty, stands inside the temple. He guided the temple's construction. The building is simple but imposing. It is visited by thousands of devotees, especially newly married Rajasthani Kshatriya couples who come to receive blessings from the presiding deity.

The temple is open on all sides. It is built in white marble, with carved pillars and an intricately sculpted shikhara, the tower above the shrine.

Tips for your visit

• Ask for Bhatia Bazar Old, the area named in the temple's address, when you reach Porbandar town.
• The temple is easily accessible to visitors.

Questions people ask