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{{Infobox Hindu temple
| name = EME Temple
| image =
| alt =
| caption = Front view of EME Temple
| country = [[India]]
| state = [[Gujarat]]
| location = [[Vadodara]]
| deity = Dakshinamurty ([[Shiva]])
| architecture = [[Modern architecture]]
| year_completed = 1966
| creator = [[Indian Army]]
}}
The '''EME Temple''' or "''[[Dakshinamurthy]] Temple''" is a temple dedicated to [[Shiva|Lord Shiva]], built in 1966<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gujaratexpert.com/eme-temple/|title=EME Temple, Vadodara - History, Timings, How to Reach, Location, Map|date=2017-12-12|website=Gujarat Expert|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-02}}</ref> and run by [[Indian Army]] authorities in the city of [[Vadodara]], in the state of [[Gujarat]], [[Western India]]. It is unique in its concept and design and its geodesic structure, covered with aluminium sheets, is well regarded by archaeologists. It was built by the [[Indian Army Corps of EME]]. This temple is a major attraction for both tourist and devotees and is one of its kind in the world.<ref>http://www.gujarattourism.com/destination/details/10/148</ref>

==History and Significance==

The former Christian commandant – Brig A.F. Eugene, of the EME School, was the mastermind behind the EME Temple.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gujaratexpert.com/eme-temple/|title=EME Temple, Vadodara - History, Timings, How to Reach, Location, Map|date=2017-12-12|website=Gujarat Expert|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-02}}</ref>

The Temple is a symbol of secularism in the country as it displays various features of major religions of India.<ref>http://www.historyofvadodara.in/eme-temple/</ref>

* The ''[[Kalasha]]'' on the top of the dome represents [[Hinduism]].
* The dome is built according to [[Islamic]] architecture.
* The tower, beneath which the idol of Lord Dakshinamurthy is situated, represents [[Christianity]].
* The golden tower top is in accordance with [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] principles.
* The Entrance of the temple depicts [[Jainism|Jain]] religious traditions.
* The fire in the temple represents [[Zoroastrianism]].

The idol of the main deity faces South - metaphorically representing Lord Dakshinamurthy imparting his teachings to the world.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.historyofvadodara.in/eme-temple/|title=EME Temple (Dakshinamurti Temple)|last=HoVB|date=2008-02-15|website=History of Vadodara - Baroda|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-02}}</ref> Other notable features include an idol of [[Ganesha|Lord Ganesha]], brought from [[Mamallapuram|Mahabalipuram]] and an arch behind Lord Shiva's idol, made of pure silver and engraved with the sacred mantra ''[[Om Namah Shivaya]]''. The temple is surrounded by statues of over a hundred deities, dating back to 6th century, imitating the [[Amarnath Temple]], one of the most sacred shrines of Lord Shiva.

The temple is open from 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM for tourists and devotees. The lush green landscape inside temple is very beautiful and well maintained by Indian Army.<ref>http://www.mapsofindia.com/vadodra/travel-guide/eme-temple.html</ref>

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Kamal Guha at 01:44, 20 November 2023