Rajkot is a district in Gujarat, with the city of Rajkot serving as the administrative headquarters. The district is surrounded by the districts of Kutch in the north, Surendranagar and Bhavnagar to the east, Amreli and Junagadh to the south and Jamnagar to the west. It is the 3rd most advanced district in Gujarat. It had a population of 3,169, 881 of which 51.29% are urban (2001 census). The city of Rajkot is the 4th largest city in the state of Gujarat and the 35th urban agglomeration in India, with a population of almost 13 lakhs (1.3 million). Rajkot is ranked 22nd in the world`s fastest growing cities and urban areas from 2006 to 2020. Rajkot is located on the banks of the Rivers Aji and Niari. Rajkot was the capital of the erstwhile Saurashtra region from 15th April 1948 to 31st October 1956 before merging in bilingual Bombay State on November 1, 1956. Rajkot was merged into Gujarat State from bilingual Bombay state on May 1, 1960. Rajkot was founded by Thakur Saheb Vibhaji Ajoji Jadeja of the Jadeja clan in 1612 AD. Since then it has been the seat of Jadeja rulers of India.

Shri Nageshwar Parswanath Jain Temple, Rajkot, Gujarat: A classic temple built in honour of Lord Parswanath, it is located on the Rajkot-Jamnagar Highway near Ghanteshwar. It is a stunning example of Panchtirth.

Swaminarayan Temple, Rajkot, Gujarat: This is yet another specimen of Swaminarayan Sampradaya. It is situated on Bhupendra Road. Historically, Swaminarayan gave a copy of `shikshapatri`, a code of conduct of his followers to Mr. Malcom (political agent of British era to this area). The temple is also known for its charitable activities.

BAPS Swaminarayan Temple, Rajkot, Gujarat: This particular temple from the Swaminarayan sect, was built in 1998-99. It is situated on the rapid developing Kalavad Road near Mahila College. When finished with, this temple will have one of the largest auditoriums in the state having a capacity of thousands for the so-called `Ravi-Sabha` and `Yuvak-Sabha`.

Ramakrishna Ashram, Rajkot, Gujarat: Built in Dr. Yagnik Road in 1934 on the land donated by Late Shri Dharmendrasinghji, the then king of Morbi state, Ramakrishna Ashram is the second most imperative place for the followers of Swami Vivekananda, after Kolkata. Nearby, there is a Jagat Mandir, a marvelously carved temple built in honour of Shri Ramakrishna Paramhansa, in red stone.

Jadeshwar Temple, Rajkot, Gujarat: Jadeshwar is a town situated at a distance of 60 km from Rajkot. The much talked about Shiva Temple is located here, in the name of Jadeshwar. It was built by Baroda`s Vithoba Diwan in the early years of 19th century. The journey to Jadeshwar comprises meandering curves and lakes, quite breathtaking as a view, as one slowly climbs up the hill to reach their destination.

Jalarambapa Temple, Virpur, Rajkot, Gujarat: Virpur is a small town located at a distance of 60 km Rajkot, believed to be the birthplace of Jalarambapa, a celebrated saint worshipped by the Lohana community of Gujarat. He is also revered by many other Gujarati communities. It is a tradition here in Jalarambapa Temple to serve sumptuous food to the devotees and believers, who come here. And for such a reason, the temple trustees does not accept any donations, food is provided free of cost.

Chamunda Mataji Temple, Chotila, Rajkot, Gujarat: The notable Chamunda Mataji Temple is situated at Chotila a small town exactly midway between Ahmedabad and Rajkot. Chamunda Mataji Temple is the `kuldevi` (family goddess) of most Hindus in the Saurashtra region. Chamunda is also known as Ambaji, Mahakali, Bhuvaneshwari and Chamundma. Chotila has a population of 20,000 people and is a taluka head quarter of Rajkot district. The main temple is atop a hill, 1250 feet high, and a traveller is greeted with a motley of shops selling prasad (offerings to God), incense sticks etc. as one climbs along the perimeter of steps enclosed with railings. There are about 700 steps, the last phase of which is really sharp.

According to Hindu shastras, Mahakali Mataji had vanquished two demons, Chand and Mund here in Chotila hill and presented the heads to Ambamata. Ambaji was mighty pleased to see these evil demons get killed and said that Mahakali Ma shall be worshipped as Chamunda Mataji here forever. However, everybody is bound to return back to his or her respective places from this Chamunda temple site before nighttime, because it was the desire of Mataji that no one shall stay here overnight. The temple structure is very spacious, with the Mataji statue standing resplendently. During the time of Navratri, festivals are organized which goes on for nine days, with full mirth and fervor.