Akshardham Temple Travel

Introduction

Swaminarayan Akshardham is a well-known temple in New Delhi build on 6 Nov, 2005. This is a single temple in Delhi that epitomizes 10,000 years old Indian culture of Hinduism in all its splendor and perception. Located on NH 24, Noida Mor in New Delhi, Akshardham temple is believed to be the largest Hindu temple in the world. It showcases the rich architectures of ancient India, its traditions and conveys worthy spiritual messages to the world. The temple aims to spread glorifying art and values of ancient India on the pave to happiness, progress and harmony among the people without any difference of racisms.

History

Since 1968, to build a grand Swaminarayan temple at the bank of river Yamuna in Delhi was a great plan of Lt. Yogiji Maharaj, a spiritual head of BAPS (Swaminarayan Sansthan). Yogiji Maharaj was died in 1971, then, his successor Pramukh Swami Maharaj had put forward the dream project to the DDA in 1982.

Later on, in April 2000, after 18 years the appeal was granted by the DDA and UP Government and they provided 30 acres of land to start the project. Then construction work on the temple project was begun on 8 Nov 2000. Finally on 6 Nov 2005, the temple was officially opened for everyone.

Architectures and developments

The renowned Akshardham temple complex is built by the 6000 tons precious pink sand stone brought from the Rajasthan. A stable foundation with attractive architectures of the complex was constructed by using 15-foot (4.6 m) of rocks and sand which were tied up with wire and topped by 5 feet concrete materials. With the hard efforts of day and night, labour work of 7000 carvers and 3000 volunteers, on 2 July 2001, first sculpted stone was laid to carry out attractive Hindu scripts of deity carvings at the walls of the temple. Local farmers and tribal woman were also involved to put forward this holy construction. You will see the well blend of south Indian carvings with north Indian architectures in the Akshardham temple. It is estimated that a huge sum of costing Rs. 2 billion were invested on this dream project.

Sites and structures

The amazing structure of Akshardham Temple comprises of 20,000 statues, floral motifs and beautiful carved pillars made up of by the pink sand stones. The temple is surrounded with beautiful gardens, water fountains, and carved marquees. The unique structures of Akshardham temple depict great Hindu religion. You can view many unique sites in the temple. The main attraction of the temple is a long and beautiful statue of Lord Swami Narayan among the viewers. Similarly you will see other great structures in the temple that shows the grand Hindu religion. Hall of values in the temple features the life of Swami Narayan through robotics. A theater is there that shows the famous Neelkanth Kalyan Yatra. Special musical fountain named as Yagnapurush Kund, boat ride names Sanskruti Vihar along with a garden of India are inside temple where your family can spend quality time in the lush green gardens. Additional features of the temple involve Yogi Hraday Kamal, Neelkanth Abhishek, Narayan Sarovar, Premvati Ahargruh and AARSH Centre that creates unique attractions among the visitors. It will take long time to see all the attractions of the temple premises.

How to reach

The temple remains closed on every Monday. One can reach the temple by road. It is easily accessible from different locations. Metro connectivity is also available in case you wish to enjoy a metro ride.