Akshardham Dham Temple In Delhi

Akshardham Temple, located on the outskirts of Delhi, is a flabbergasting work of craftsmanship with religious fervor. The Akshardham temple complex has been built on the banks of the serene River Yamuna and lies over a sprawling 100 acres of lush manicured lawns adorned with water fountains and carved pavilions. An architectural marvel, an epitome of splendor and a must see tourist destination, as it is deemed, promises an unforgettable visit with memories to last a lifetime. It is a manifestation of India's primordial architecture, tradition and immutable spirituality. With no use of steel or cement, this amazing magnum opus stands on pink sandstone blocks deriving support from intricately carved pink sandstone blocks. Also reckoned as a cultural centre owing to the ideology of love and commiseration it is also known as "Temple of Peace". The design of the temple is said to have been inspired by ancient Indian temple architecture and it looks like a chandelier when lit up at night.

Akshardham temple Delhi is a hallmark, a fusion of pink stone and pure white marble, where pink stone symbolizes veneration in perpetual bloom and white marble that of absolute purity and eternal peace. Akshardham was created by Pramukh Swami Maharaj in fulfillment to the wish of his guru, Brahmaswarup Yogiji Maharaj, the fourth successor in the spiritual hierarchy of Bhagwan Swaminarayan. In only a short timespan of five years Swaminarayan, Akshardham became a reality through the blessings of Pramukh Swami Maharaj.

The complex is well known cultural centre for numerous social and religious activities. This beautiful temple has ornately carved pillars, domes, skikhars, piths, statues. The carvings depicts the flora fauna dancers, musicians, and deities. There are several galleries in the temple complex which room a museum with personal belongings of Swaminaryana in addition to the multi media presentation of highlighting the life and preachings of the sage.

The following exhibitions in Akshardham temple are simply marvelous.

Hall of Values : exhibits portray the messages of non-violence, endeavor, prayer, morality, vegetarianism, family harmony, etc. through a fresh experience, a new message and a novel presentation in every 3-D dioramas and presentations from the life of Bhagwan Swaminarayan.

Giant Screen Film: An epic period film featuring an exciting and inspiring pilgrimage of Neelkanth Varni, a child-yogi, of 18th century India. This unique period film depicts India’s holy places, festivals and spiritual traditions on a giant screen that is over six stories high.

Boat ride: Savor the world’s oldest Vedic village life and bazaar through Taxshashila – the world's first university.

Musical fountain: The Yagnapurush Kund, the world's largest yagna kund, is a fascinating combination of a Vedic yagna kund and a musical fountain.

Garden of India: Bharat Upvan exudes a magnificent natural and cultural ambience through its manicured lawns, lush gardens and wonderful bronze statues of the great role models of India. India's child gems, valorous warriors, freedom fighters, national figures and great women personalities inspire visitors with values and pride for our great nation.

The Swaminarayan Akshardham Delhi complex is a Monument to World Peace, and is nicknamed "India’s Spiritual Theme Park" promising unique reflection of Hindu religion and Indian culture.