Namaste Circle — also widely known as BAPS Circle (after the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Sanstha, the prominent Swaminarayan Hindu organisation closely associated with this junction) — is one of central Ahmedabad’s most recognisable and most religiously significant roundabout junctions, located in the Bardolpura area of Madhupura, at the meeting point of Bhai Motiji Prajapati Marg, Shahibaug Road, and the Madhupura inner roads. Rated 4.30 out of 5 based on 143 community reviews, the circle draws its identity from the iconic “Namaste” gesture sculpted at its centre — a devotional salutation symbolising the Swaminarayan faith’s ethos of greeting — and from its proximity to the famous BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir on Shahibaug Road, one of Ahmedabad’s most visited and most architecturally magnificent religious temples. The circle sits squarely in the Madhupura–Shahibaug zone — one of Ahmedabad’s most historically and culturally dense neighbourhoods, flanked by the Hathi Singh Jain Temple, the Government Mental Health Hospital on Dudheshwar Road, and the Ahmedabad old city’s Delhi Darwaja corridor. Apparel Park Metro Station is approximately 2.79 kilometres away, and Bhimnath Railway Station is 1.41 kilometres.
Location
Address: Namaste Circle (BAPS Circle), Bardolpura, Madhupura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat — 380004
Pin Code: 380004
Post Office: Madhupura
STD Code: 079
Administrative Zone: Shahibag Ward — Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) — Ellis Bridge Assembly Constituency
| Reference Point | Distance |
| BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Shahibaug) | 800 metres |
| BAPS Circle (same junction zone) | Adjacent |
| Hathi Singh Jain Temple (Hatisingwadi) | 200 metres |
| Hajipura Garden | 300 metres |
| Bhimnath Railway Station | 1.41 kilometres |
| Delhi Darwaja BRTS Stop | 800 metres |
| Apparel Park Metro Station (Line 1) | 2.79 kilometres |
| Ahmedabad Railway Station (Kalupur) | 3.5 kilometres |
| Lal Darwaja (City Centre) | 3 kilometres |
| Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport | 14 kilometres |
| Delhi Gate / Dariyapur | 1 kilometre |
| Nehru Bridge / Ashram Road | 2.5 kilometres |
Directions to Namaste Circle
From Ahmedabad Railway Station (Kalupur)
Exit Kalupur station → take Delhi Darwaja Road northward → continue via Delhi Darwaja and Shahpur → follow Shahibaug Road northward → Namaste Circle approximately 3.5 kilometres — 10 to 15 minutes by auto-rickshaw.
From Lal Darwaja (City Centre)
Take Delhi Darwaja Road northward → continue via Shahpur and Madhupura → approximately 3 kilometres — 8 to 12 minutes by AMTS bus or auto-rickshaw.
From Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport
Exit onto Airport Road → take NH-47 southward → continue via Sabarmati → Shahibaug Road → Namaste Circle approximately 14 kilometres — 20 to 35 minutes.
From Apparel Park Metro Station (Line 1)
Exit Metro → take auto-rickshaw or cab → approximately 2.79 kilometres → Namaste Circle. 8 to 10 minutes.
From Ashram Road / Nehru Bridge
Take Shahibaug Road northward → approximately 2.5 kilometres → Namaste Circle. 6 to 10 minutes.
Road Connectivity
| Road | Direction | Connectivity |
| Bhai Motiji Prajapati Marg | East–West | Shahibaug (east) — Madhupura inner roads (west) |
| Shahibaug Road | South toward city centre | Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Lal Darwaja |
| Delhi Darwaja Road | South | Delhi Darwaja, Kalupur, Railway Station |
| Madhupura Road | Internal | Madhupura residential and commercial belt |
| Dariyapur Darwaja Road | South | Old City — Dariyapur, Kazipur |
| Dudheshwar Road | North | Dudheshwar, Saraspur, Odhav corridor |
AMTS City Bus Connectivity
| AMTS Route | Service Details |
| Route 89/1 | Kalupur Terminus to Amba Township Sector-5 (Trimandir) — via Madhupura / Namaste Circle — first 5:28 AM |
| Route 103 | Via Madhupura zone — Gandhinagar corridor |
| Route 105 | Delhi Darwaja corridor — via Madhupura |
| Route 50 | Via Madhupura |
| Route 70 / 72 | Via Madhupura — city services |
| Route 88 / 125 | Via Madhupura Ambaji area |
| Route 2D / 2U | Via Madhupura — BRTS corridor services |
| Route 22 / 46 / 76 / 101 / 201 | Via Madhupura zone — multiple city routes |
| Route 400 | Via Madhupura Ambaji |
First AMTS service: Route 89/1 at 5:28 AM. Last AMTS service: Route 2U at 11:14 PM.
BRTS (Janmarg) Connectivity
Delhi Darwaja BRTS Stop — approximately 800 metres south of Namaste Circle — provides access to Ahmedabad’s Janmarg Bus Rapid Transit network on the city centre corridor. The BRTS first service at the Delhi Darwaja zone starts at 6:00 AM (Metro Line 2 is the first transit at 6:33 AM).
Metro Connectivity
The nearest Ahmedabad Metro station to Namaste Circle is Apparel Park Metro Station on Line 1 (Blue Line) — approximately 2.79 kilometres away — accessible by auto-rickshaw in 8 to 10 minutes. Multiple Metro lines (Line 1, Line 2, and Line 5) serve the broader Madhupura zone — with Line 2 first service at 6:33 AM and Line 1 last service at 10:30 PM. Kalupur Metro Station on Line 1 is also accessible within 3 to 4 kilometres.
Railway Connectivity
| Station | Distance | Line | Notes |
| Bhimnath Railway Station | 1.41 km | Western Railway suburban | Nearest station — small suburban halt |
| Ahmedabad Railway Station (Kalupur) | 3.5 km | All lines | Main Ahmedabad terminus |
| Asarva Junction | 4 km | Western Railway | Secondary junction |
Nearby Areas and Landmarks
| Landmark / Area | Distance | Description |
| BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Shahibaug) | 800 metres | Ahmedabad’s iconic Swaminarayan temple — major religious landmark |
| Hathi Singh Jain Temple (Hatisingwadi) | 200 metres | One of Ahmedabad’s most celebrated Jain temples — UNESCO World Heritage precinct |
| Hajipura Garden | 300 metres | Green space near Namaste Circle |
| BAPS Circle | Adjacent | The Swaminarayan institutional circle directly at the junction |
| Government Mental Health Hospital | 500 metres | Dudheshwar Road — major government psychiatric hospital |
| Delhi Darwaja | 1 km | Historic walled city gate — entry to Ahmedabad’s old city |
| Ahmedabad Old City | 1.5 km | UNESCO World Heritage walled city |
| Madhupura Market | Adjacent | Dense local market and commercial zone |
| Bardolpura | Adjacent | Residential locality directly at the circle |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Why is it called Namaste Circle?
The circle is named for the iconic “Namaste” devotional gesture sculpted at its centre, reflecting the Swaminarayan faith ethos of the BAPS organisation — earning it the alternate name BAPS Circle. It is also known locally as Namaskar Circle.
Q2. Which railway station is nearest to Namaste Circle?
Bhimnath Railway Station is 1.41 kilometres away — the nearest halt. Ahmedabad Railway Station (Kalupur) is 3.5 kilometres south.
Q3. Which Metro station is nearest to Namaste Circle?
Apparel Park Metro Station on Line 1 is approximately 2.79 kilometres away — 8 to 10 minutes by auto-rickshaw.
Q4. What AMTS routes serve Namaste Circle?
Routes 89/1, 103, 105, 50, 70, 72, 2D, 2U, 22, 76, and 201 serve the Madhupura zone. Route 89/1 is the first bus at 5:28 AM and Route 2U runs until 11:14 PM.
Q5. How far is the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir from Namaste Circle?
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir on Shahibaug Road is approximately 800 metres — a 10-minute walk from Namaste Circle.
