EME Temple
EME મંદિર
A Shiva temple with an aluminum-clad dome, built by the Indian Army's Electrical and Mechanical Engineers corps; its avant-garde design makes it a distinctive landmark of Vadodara.
The EME Temple, officially the Dakshinamurti Temple, was built in 1966 by the Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (EME) corps of the Indian Army within a military cantonment. Its main structure is a geodesic dome covered in aluminum sheeting, resembling a flying saucer, and inside it enshrines Shiva in his Dakshinamurti form. The design blends elements of Hinduism, Islam, Christianity and Buddhism to symbolize religious harmony, and the grounds include a shrine to the nine planets, the Navagraha.
The temple lies within a military base, so visitors must follow military regulations and dress appropriately. Admission is free.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:30–20:00
Nearby sights
- Sayaji Baug
- Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery
- Kirti Mandir
- Tambekar Wada
- Sursagar Lake
- Nyay Mandir
- Mandvi Gate
- Sri Aurobindo Niwas