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Akshardham Temple is an exotic architecture built in Delhi. It is a spiritual and cultural centre which follows Swaminarayan faith of Hinduism. Hence, the temple is also called as Swaminarayan Akshardham Mandir. It is a modern Hindu sect which follows the principles of Swaminarayan (1781 - 1830). The followers believe that Swaminarayan is a form of Lord Vishnu.
Swaminarayan Akshardham Mandir in Delhi is the world's largest Hindu Temple. Akshardham in Gandinagar and New Delhi were conceptualised by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the head of Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Sanstha (BAPS).
The temple with all its intricate features and gigantic structures is one of the major tourist places in Delhi. There are many attractions within the complex: Akshardham Mandir, Abhisheka Mandap, Neelkanth Darshan, Sanskruti Darshan, Sahaj Anand Water Show, Lotus Garden and Exhibitions.
The grand architecture holds many years of Indian culture, traditions, art and spiritual messages. Hence, Akshardham also signifies to be an 'Abode of God'. This spiritual centre is one of the major landmarks under Delhi tourism.
Akshardham Mandir
The temple was inaugurated by Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam on November 6th 2005. It is built according to the ancient Indian scripts like Vastu Shastra and Pancharatra Shastra.
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Akshardham Lit Up in the Evening
Akshardham means an abode of God; where all the gods reside in one place.
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Yogi Hriday Kamal
Yogi Hriday Kamal is a thematic garden built in the shape of a lotus. It is named after Yogiji Mahraj , 4th successor of Guru Swaminarayan. The garden signifies the wisdom of great leaders around the world.
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Sahaj Anand Water Show
It is 24 minute show with lazer lights, video projections and music. Tuesday-Friday the show will at 6.45 pm and on weekends 6 pm & 7pm (2 shows on public holidays).
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A Temple Inside the Complex
Akshardham Temple can be visited in these timings: Tuesday - Sunday between 9.30 to 6.30, it is closed on Mondays.
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Ten Gates
Visitors are welcomed by the ten gates which signifies ten directions mentioned in Rig Veda.
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Abhishek Mandap
Abhishek Mandap has a deity of Neelkanth Varni, a form of Swaminarayan. Tourists can perform abhishek (ritual bathing) to this deity. Usually, people do this to fulfill their wishes.
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Idols of Rama, Sita, Lakshman with Hanuman
Akshardham Mandir has idols of various Hindu gods.
Photo Courtesy: Dr Murali Mohan Gurram
