Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Kalakunj Metro Station
श्री स्वामीनारायण मंदिर कलाकुंज / શ્રી સ્વામિનારાયણ મંદિર કલાકુંજ
Named after the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir and the adjacent Kalakunj cultural hall, this station carries one of the longest names in the Surat Metro network. It serves a significant religious and cultural landmark while connecting to the Kapodra commercial area immediately to the south. The elevated platform provides views of the mandir's ornate shikhara.
Area Guide
The BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir complex draws devotees from across Surat and is a major event venue during festivals like Diwali and Janmashtami. Kalakunj Hall hosts cultural programs, weddings, and community gatherings year-round. Kapodra Circle, a 6-minute walk south, connects to Ring Road and the transition zone where the Red Line shifts from elevated to underground.
Nearby Landmarks
BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir
3-5 min walk
Kalakunj Hall
5-7 min walk
Kapodra Circle
7-10 min walk
Station Amenities
Getting Here
Parking
Shared parking with mandir complex, two-wheeler street parking available
Bus & Auto
- City buses on Kapodra Road
- Auto-rickshaws from Kapodra Circle
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does this station have such a long name?
The station is named after two adjacent landmarks - the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir (a major temple complex) and Kalakunj Hall (a cultural event venue). GMRC used the full name from their official route map to distinguish it from other Swaminarayan temples in Surat.
Is the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir walkable from the station?
Yes, the mandir complex entrance is roughly 200 meters from the station exit - under 3 minutes on foot. The temple's carved stone shikhara (tower) is visible from the elevated platform.
What is the next station after Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Kalakunj?
Heading south, the next station is Kapodra (station #5). Heading north, the previous station is Varachha Chopati Garden (station #3). Kapodra is the last elevated station before the Red Line enters its underground section at Labheshwar Chowk.