The culture of India is one of the most ancient and advanced cultures of the world and that is why the country of India is known in every corner of the world. The culture and customs of India are known because the people here have faith in their gods and goddesses. The temples here are also the reason for the glory of this country and many foreign people and rulers also could not stop themselves from coming to India after seeing the huge temples and palaces here. Akshardham Temple Delhi is also such a temple that presents the culture and ancient saga of India.
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Brief History of Akshardham Temple
Akshardham Temple to be built in New Delhi is a holy place of faith and devotion. This wonderful temple was built as a holy memory of Jyotirdhar Lord Swaminarayan. This temple was inaugurated on 6 November 2005 but it was opened for the general public on 8 November 2005. The temple is spread over 100 acres of land which is the largest temple complex in the world therefore it was entered in the Guinness World of Records on 26 December 2007. This temple is built on the banks of the holy river Yamuna and it was here that the 2010 Commonwealth Games were also played.
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Akshardham Temple and its inside view
Akshardham Temple Delhi is a holy religious place. It is also called the abode of God. This temple displays the culture and mythological civilization and devotion of India. This temple captivates everyone with the devotion and love of God. The design of this temple was done according to Maharishi Vastu Architecture.
The main attraction inside the temple is the idol of Lord Swami Narayan, who is sitting in Abhaya Mudra. This statue is 11 feet high.
This temple has been constructed in pink-colored stones and white marble and sandstone have also been used in it. Iron, concrete, and steel have not been used at all in this temple. It will take 5 years to complete the construction of this temple. This temple was built under the leadership of Swami Maharaj, the head of Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha. The temple has many sculptures, pillars, and domes which make its entire complex very attractive.
The main attraction of Akshardham is the temple here. This temple is 141 feet high, spread over 316 feet, and is 356 feet long. Akshardham temple has 234 pillars decorated with beautiful ornaments, 9 huge domes. There are more than 20000 idols here which are monks, sannyasis, and masters of the Hindu religion.
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Musical Fountain Show
The musical fountain show shown in the temple is one of the main attractions here and beautiful stories and drama are performed in this show. In this show, this show is shown by showing light and water in a very creative way. Many actors also participate in this show and stage plays. In this show, the cycle of life and death is shown through light and water. Many mythological stories are also shown in this fountain water show. This show is about 25 minutes long.
A light and sound show is shown from 7 pm onwards.
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Exhibitions to be shown in Akshardham
The exhibitions shown here are shown in three big halls and all these shows are very informative and full of devotion. Through them, we get the impression of having education, knowledge, spiritual acquaintance. The shows are presented in a very scientific manner which does not allow the eyes of the viewers to detract from them.
The shows shown here are shown in the three halls of here are as follows
1.Sahajanand Darshan – Hall of Values
This exhibition displays the Indian culture and civilization, through which ancient India is seen. Here Bhakti, Ahimsa, Prior, etc. are displayed through multimedia and audio-animatronics figures.
2.Neelkanth Darshan – Large Format Film
It is a film shown on a projector in which scenes from the life of a child yogi Maharaj Neelkanth are shown. Here various parts of the life of Neelkanth Ji are shown through the film so that people can know about him and understand his glory and wisdom.
3.Sanskruti Darshan – Cultural Boat Ride
The Culture Boat Show here is also very interesting and worth watching. This 12-minute boat ride will take you to ancient Vedic India, where you will be able to see the advanced knowledge. You will be able to see and know about the world’s oldest university Takshashila and also have a view of the Vedic buzzer.
Here you will also learn about the Indian knowledge of how the surgery of the eyes was also done in our India.
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Interesting facts about Akshardham
- Akshardham Temple is the largest temple complex in the world and that is why it has also been included in the Guinness World Records.
- The musical fountain show here is very attractive and thrilling. The cycle of life and death is shown through this show.
- The temple complex is spread over about 100 acres of land, which is a very large complex.
- 300,000,000 worked together in the construction of this temple.
- This temple was constructed with pink stones which were imported from Rajasthan and marble has also been used in it.
- There are many exhibitions here, on which shows related to the life of Lord Swaminarayan and non-violence and devotion are performed.
- There is a beautiful part of the garden and the atmosphere filled with trees and trees, which is very spectacular.
- The lotus part of this temple complex is a very attractive part. Its shape is like a lotus flower, hence it is called lotus part.
- Akshardham temple remains closed on Mondays.
- Akshardham Temple is the largest temple complex in the world and that is why it has also been included in the Guinness World Records.
- The musical fountain show here is very attractive and thrilling. The cycle of life and death is shown through this show.
- The temple complex is spread over about 100 acres of land, which is a very large complex.
- 300,000,000 worked together in the construction of this temple.
- This temple was constructed with pink stones which were imported from Rajasthan and marble has also been used in it.
- There are many exhibitions here, on which shows related to the life of Lord Swaminarayan and non-violence and devotion are performed.
- There is a beautiful part of the garden and the atmosphere filled with trees and trees, which is very spectacular.
- The lotus part of this temple complex is a very attractive part. Its shape is like a lotus flower, hence it is called lotus part.
- Akshardham temple remains closed on Mondays.
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Entry Timing and Ticket Price
Timing :
Tuesday to Sunday
First Entry: 10:00 am
Last Entry: 6:30 pm
(Closed: Every Monday)
Entry Fee: Temple Entry is free.
Exhibition Fee:
₹220 for adults (12 years and above);
₹170 for senior citizens (60 years and above);
₹120 for children (4 to 11 years);
free for children below 4 years
Exhibition Time:
11:00 am to 6:00 pm
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Google Map (Direction)
Address: Noida Mor, Pandav Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi 110092
Images of Akshardham Temple
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Other tourist places near Akshardham Temple:
- Red Fort
- Lotus Temple
- India Gate
- Humayun Tomb
- Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Garden of Five Senses
- Qutub Minar
- Jama Masjid
- National Museum
- Connaught Place shopping
- Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Ji
- Lodhi Garden
- Jantar Mantar
- Dilli haat INA
- Shri Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir)
- National Gallery of Modern Art
- Safdarjung Tomb
- National Zoological Park
- Shri Kalka Ji Temple
- Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary
- Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum
- ISKCON Temple Delhi-Glory Of India & Vedic Cultural Centre, New Delhi
- Deer Park
- Shree Adya Katyayani Shaktipeeth Mandir
- Waste to Wonder Theme Park
- Shree Hanuman Temple
- Adham Khan’s Tomb
- Amar Jawan Jyoti
- Sultanpur National Park
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