Akshardham
Akshardham is a Hindu temple complex in Delhi, India. Also referred to as Delhi Akshardham or Swaminarayan Akshardham, the complex displays 10,000 years of traditional Indian and Hindu culture, spirituality, and architecture. The building was inspired and moderated by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the spiritual head of the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, whose 3,000 volunteers helped 7,000 artisans construct Akshardham.
The temple, which attracts 70 percent of all tourists who visit Delhi, was officially opened on 6 November 2005. It sits on the banks of the Yamuna River adjacent to the proposed 2010 Commonwealth Games village. The monument features a large central monument crafted entirely of stone, exhibitions on incidents from the life of Bhagwan Swaminarayan and the history of India, an IMAX feature, a musical fountain, and large landscaped gardens.
History
The building had been planned since 1968 as a vision of Yogiji Maharaj. Yogiji Maharaj, the spiritual head of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha at the time, expressed his desire for wanting a grand temple built on the banks of the Yamuna river, to two or three devotee families of Swaminarayan Bhagwan that resided in New Delhi at the time. Attempts were made but little progress happened, and by 1971 Yogiji Maharaj passed away. By 1982, Pramukh Swami Maharaj, who was next in line as the spiritual head of BAPS, started to continue fulfilling the dream of his guru, Yogiji Maharaj, and prompted the devotees to look into the possibility of building the temple in Delhi. A request for the plan was put forward to the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), and several different places were suggested, such as Ghaziabad, Gurgaon and Faridabad.
Get in
It is situated on NH 24, Noida Mor, New Delhi, India. You can reach there by metro, taxi, auto rickshaws
See
- Hall of Values Named Sahajanand Pradarshan, the Hall of Values features life-like robotics and dioramas which display incidents from Bhagwan Swaminarayan’s life, portraying his message of peace, harmony, humility, service to others and devotion to God. The hall features the world’s smallest animatronic robot in the form of Ghanshyam Maharaj, the child form of Bhagwan Swaminarayan.
- Theatre Named Nilkanth Kalyan Yatra, the theatre houses Delhi’s first and only large format screen, measuring 85-foot (26 m) by 65-foot (20 m). The theatre shows a film especially commissioned for the complex, Nilkanth Yatra, to recount the journey Bhagwan Swaminarayan made during his teenage years throughout India. An international version of the film called Mystic India was released in 2005 at IMAX and giant screen cinemas worldwide. A 27-foot (8.2 m) tall bronze statue of Nilkanth Varni is outside the theatre.
- Boat ride Named Sanskruti Vihar, this ride takes visitors on a journey through 10,000 years of Indian history in approximately 10 minutes. Visitors sit in specially designed peacock shaped boats that make their way around an artificial river, passing the world’s first university, chemistry laboratories, ancient hospitals, and bazaars, finally ending with a message for the future of India.
- Musical fountain Known as the Yagnapurush Kund, it is India’s largest step well. It features a very large series of steps down to a traditional ‘yagna kund’. During the day, these steps provide rest for the visitors to the complex and at night, a musical fountain show representing the circle of life is played to an audience which is seated on the same steps. The fountain is named after the founder of the Hindu organization, Shastriji Maharaj.
- Garden of India Also known as the Bharat Upavan, this garden has lush manicured lawns, trees, and shrubs. The garden is lined with bronze sculptures of contributors to India’s culture, including Children of India, Women of India, and Heroes of India.
- Other features
- The Yogi Hraday Kamal - This sunken garden, shaped like a lotus when viewed from above features large stones engraved with quotes from world luminaries ranging from Shakespeare and Martin Luther King, to Swami Vivekananda and Bhagwan Swaminarayan.
- Neelkanth Abishek - Devotees offer abhishek, a ritual of pouring water on to the murti of Nilkanth Varni and express their reverence and prayers for spiritual upliftment and fulfillment of wishes.
- Narayan Sarovar - A lake that surrounds the main Akshardham monument. The lake contains holy waters from 151 rivers and lakes sanctified by Bhagwan Swaminarayan, including Mansarovar. Surrounding the Narayan Sarovar are 108 gaumukhs, symbolizing Janmangal Namavali or the 108 names for god, from which holy water issues forth.
- Premvati Ahargruh - A vegetarian restaurant modeled on the Ajanta and Ellora caves in Maharashtra, India and an Ayurvedic bazaar.
- AARSH Centre - Short for Akshardham Centre for Applied Research in Social Harmony, this center, by study-action, will apply research of social harmony and more topics related to this.
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sheila soareshello .i think u country is very beautiful place ,god make all the world fore all of us to injoy .we are all so blessed ,gods whole world is so beautiful .i wish we all can see every bit of it ,it would take our breath away.thank you fore such a wonderful sight to see.. sheilaaaaaa from usa
Please end me more pictures about the magnificient Akshardham
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Website is superb.... Like to see more places in india.
ShellyWebsite is superb…. Like to see more places in india. North to South and east to west……
Here is official site for Akshardham.
RahulHere is official site for Akshardham.
this is emazing temple. its our tradition of hindu. its make
Hitenthis is emazing temple. its our tradition of hindu.
its make our country name around the world.
Fantastic, beautiful, charming and attracting the viewers to visit. Congrats for
Narinder KumarFantastic, beautiful, charming and attracting the viewers to visit.
Congrats for circulating photographs.
This is really worth seeing, as this one is the
SmitalThis is really worth seeing, as this one is the most facinating wonders of the world. Thanks alot for this pictures. Keep sending this type of spiritual place’s pitures.
Regards
Smital
awesome construction but there are millions of people who dont
hemanthawesome construction but there are millions of people who dont have shelters in india,this money can be used to give shelters to them,there are millions uneducated this money can be used to educate them insted of investing in a temple.
Excellent. I seen it twice but still not able to
umanandExcellent. I seen it twice but still not able to see it completely. worth visit again and again.
This temple is looks like Sun Temple (Orissa) India. The
Nilanchal SwaraThis temple is looks like Sun Temple (Orissa) India. The tiny Art work is excellent. Appreciated. By seeing the picture, we remember India’s Glory and History.
Really many many thanks to devotees who has paid their most contribution. Amazing….. Feels like …. Lord
BISHWAKARMA has constructed this temple, Akshardham.
Good work…. made for mankind…
Best Regards
Nilanchal Swara
SAP Technical Consultant
INDIA
it's a very nice god place, realy beautiful
hiteshit’s a very nice god place, realy beautiful plase in india,this is emazing temple. its our tradition of hindu
jay swaminarayan
hiteshjay swaminarayan
wonderfull
paragwonderfull
hai, i like indian culture and indian spiritual places. thanks for
Rajeevhai,
i like indian culture and indian spiritual places. thanks for those picture.
Regrds,
Rajeev R Nair
India is a land of temples,mosques and churches, but the
Ambrose PereiraIndia is a land of temples,mosques and churches, but the recent events in some provinces of India is a disgrace to the majority community. The central Government should ot be a silent spectator, but come forward and take some bold steps to eradicate actions of a few ill-advised souls.
THIS IS SUPERB AND AMAZING
SANJUTHIS IS SUPERB AND AMAZING
Wow, what a beautiful architecture!
MathivananWow, what a beautiful architecture!
it's quite unbelievable that in the 21st century, such temples
shreeramit’s quite unbelievable that in the 21st century, such temples are being built.. hats off to those made this to happen
Very Very Nice Place , Person who see and visit
Narendra Sharad PawarVery Very Nice Place , Person who see and visit , he feel like heaven on the earth and he will become very very happy. everybody feels , we are in another world.
to all the people who have commented and have appreciated
vinay mehtato all the people who have commented and have appreciated the beauty of india let me put some more information for you india is the land of peace and tranquility as all know it what all do not know is india is heaven and in philosophical terms but in real terms and it is going to be so it is the land of god anybody who is in love with god and has full faith will definately have the chance to visit all this places and other places
i would recommened the pandav bhavan ,omshanti bhavan ,shantivan at mount abu and abu road in the state of rajasthan
what lovely photos. superb temple. we also have a very
Vijayalaxmi Bhanapwhat lovely photos. superb temple. we also have a very beautifl Shri swami narayan Temple in London too. I have seen it being built from the very beginning. I am a regular visitor there with my family. alovely place where one gets peace and joy of being near God.. One day I would like to visit DElhi Akshrdham in DElhi and the one near Ahmadbad
Amazing!!!!!! In Delhi we have such a good place.......really it's
MilanAmazing!!!!!! In Delhi we have such a good place…….really it’s superb…..planning to go there as soon as possible…..and also checked its official site so thanks for that….www.akshardham.com
Seeing is not believing !! I have booked my
S.S.KrishnamurthySeeing is not believing !! I have booked my flight ticket to Delhi
with my family members. Thanks a lot for giving us an idea before
our trip.
S.S.Krishnamurthy
from Chennai(India)
krishna2017@gmail.com
Lovely Temple! Hence the images ought to be nice. Ye Hai
Nilesh GandhiLovely Temple! Hence the images ought to be nice.
Ye Hai India Meri Jaan!
HI Guys,
anver sadatHI Guys,
Really it is a amazing and awesome unforgettable building in india which comprise a beautiful combination of modern architecture and our olden tradition which may be easily observed from walls of temple. its leaves a nice experience in every human’s heart .i appreciate such a beautiful creation of humans.
i wish to visit this great place again and again.
its beautiful. but what hindu religion preach to its followers
khan jeeits beautiful. but what hindu religion preach to its followers they should follow it & let their minotriy to leave peacefully.
Jai Swaminarayan to every one I have not visited Delhi Akshardham...But
Ajit Jayantilal VadodariaJai Swaminarayan to every one
I have not visited Delhi Akshardham…But it’s my dream to watch each and every corner of the Temple.
Thanks & Regards,
Jai Swaminarayan……
Hi, Its very beautifull.I like it very much.Thank a lot
INDIKAHi, Its very beautifull.I like it very much.Thank a lot !
Please send more pictures of our Hindu temples Thanks Best regards Jagdish
jagdish kumarPlease send more pictures of our Hindu temples
Thanks
Best regards
Jagdish kumar
Hyderabad
akshardham is based on hindu culture showing which type of
bhavikakshardham is based on hindu culture showing which type of wealth india is having. pls visit once, u will never forget in ur whole life, hats off to H D H PRAMUKH SWAMI MAHARAJ for making akshardham so beautiful only in 5 years
sneha saxsena THANKS for forwarding this mail to everyone
bhaviksneha saxsena THANKS for forwarding this mail to everyone
indeed this is one of the excellent heritage masterpieces of
muthuraman.nindeed this is one of the excellent heritage masterpieces of indians…v should all be proud of such a collosal temple of hindu art/sculpture marvel….I had been there twice and wish to go for many more times to understand the complete artworks in the temple…kudos to the people who made this possible in our times…
This temple is really beautiful place of Indian traditional culture
Dr. SubhashThis temple is really beautiful place of Indian traditional culture and thoughts.
Dr. Subhash Bishnoi
beautiful , just no wards to say ,
apashchimbeautiful ,
just no wards to say ,
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sharadit’s amazing, mindblowing,tremendous and………………………………………………and ……………………………………….and…………………………….fantastic.
enough! coz my complements diary has not more word for this.
v must b proud 2 b an indian, such a
babugv must b proud 2 b an indian, such a great place v have in our capital. a maruvels construction by our indians. “BEATIFUL”……., I DONT THINK THERE IS A WORLD MORE THAN DIS 2 XPRESS MY HAPPINESS……
It is a masterpiece of indian architecture
ArunavaIt is a masterpiece of indian architecture
superb may i know ur name pls
damusuperb may i know ur name pls
i'm iranian ilove india and Spiritual picture of your country iran
Elahei’m iranian
ilove india and Spiritual picture of your country
iran is very beautiful too
Gentlemen, thanks for the coverage on the BAP Swaminaryan Temple
Mohan AinaGentlemen, thanks for the coverage on the BAP Swaminaryan Temple of Delhi. I am on a visit to UK and just 2 days back happened to visit the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir at Neasden, London. YES it is very very nice temple and the main being the exhibition - Understanding Hinduism. I wish it is to be seen by every person immaterial of their religion,cast or creed. It is the first traditional Mandir in Europe and carved and constructed entirely according to the ancient Shilpashastras. No steel has been used in the entire temple. 2,828 tonnes of Bulgarian limestone and 2,000 tonnes of Italian Carrara marble were shipped to India, carved by over 1,500 craftsmen and reshipped to London. In all 26,300 carved pieces including intricate ceilings of Indian Ambaji marble, were finally assembled like a giant jigsaw within 3 years. It is a miracle in modern times worked by over thousand volunteers and the vision & inspiration of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj the fifth spiritual successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan - Thanks to you once again. and Cheers.
Wow, thanks for forwording this mail
aditiWow, thanks for forwording this mail
It's very interesting and it's very amazing. I too want
supriyaIt’s very interesting and it’s very amazing. I too want to watch the beautiful place once in my life……..
I had gone to the temple with my son, before
Hari Shanker DeoI had gone to the temple with my son, before he went to New Zealand. We were both very proud of the manner in which our culture and values have been highlighted. My son was delighted to see the movie Nilkanth yatra in New Zealand, as Mystic India. This is the only field in which we excel and no one can compare with us. More than the grandeur of the buildings, it is the display of ancient India which impressed.
I never saw such a beautiful temple anywhere in the
kalyanpur41I never saw such a beautiful temple anywhere in the world. It is really a masterpiece and mindblowing.
I humbly prey Almight God to reside there.
simply superb
Jayaraman V Gsimply superb
Amazing I have seen Akshardham in Ahmedabad (Gandhinagar) But this is
MURALIDHAR S.V.Amazing
I have seen Akshardham in Ahmedabad (Gandhinagar) But this is a marvel of all
Like to visit Delhi. will plan soon
*Its amazing I will visit it
MILLI*Its amazing I will visit it
ATTACHED IT WITH SEVEN WONDERS OF WORLD
SANJAY LODHAATTACHED IT WITH SEVEN WONDERS OF WORLD
Seeing is believing. One of the wonderful and beutiful
k.ganesh nayakSeeing is believing. One of the wonderful and beutiful temple I have come across.
JUST UNBELIEVABLE. FABULOUS
BALAJUST UNBELIEVABLE. FABULOUS
Jay Swaminarayan. In this Akshardham I-max is very nice and
Vinay PatelJay Swaminarayan. In this Akshardham I-max is very nice and i also take parts in this film mystic India.