Ahmedabad is home to a diverse religious population, predominantly Hindu, with significant Muslim, Jain, and Christian communities.
* **Hindu Temples:** Prominent sites include the Camp Hanuman Temple and the magnificent Shree Swaminarayan Mandir in Kalupur (the first temple of the Swaminarayan Sampraday). * **Islamic Heritage:** The old city contains majestic mosques from the Gujarat Sultanate period, notably the Jama Masjid, Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, and the Sarkhej Roza complex. * **Jainism:** The city has a profound Jain heritage, exemplified by the intricately carved, white-marble Hatheesing Jain Temple. * **Religious Harmony:** Despite historical complexities, the city's diverse communities share strong cultural and economic ties, participating in one another's festivals and traditions.
