Devotees from Vadtal had gone to Shreeji Maharaj on the day of Nirjala Ekadashi to meet him in Gadhada.

Besides the Gods sitting in the central temple, in the left wall of the worship-place, were installed the form of Dakshinavart Shankh (Southern-sea conch) and Shaligrama (icon of Vishnu) and in the inner dome, there are the stone-idols of the ten incarnations of god, besides the idols of Vishnu resting on the seat of Sheshnaag (heavenly snake).

The temple played an important role in influencing these farmers to move to other agricultural options.

A 14 mile long broad gauge line was built, connecting it with Kanajari and Boriavi.

[7] His father used to visit Vadtal in pilgrimage every full moon day and often used to take young Patel with him.

[8] It is claimed that since Gandhi's doctrine was similar to that of the reforms teaching of Swaminarayan,[9] Patel was attracted to him.

[7] The Swaminarayan temple in Vadtal is a member of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and is considered to be part of the inner management circle of the organisation.

[10] The VHP held its 11th Dharma Sansad (Religious parliament) in Vadtal at the Swaminarayan Temple in 2006.