Akshardham Temple
Location:- East Delhi, on Yamuna bank near Nizam -ud-Din Bridge.
How to Reach:- Take an auto or cab or disembark at Indraprastha Metro station
Timing From:- Sunrise to the 8 P.M., except Monday.
our the massive mega Akshardham Temple Complex in Delhi, India and explore an amazing world of Indian culture ornate with 20, 000 statues, floral motifs, arches and exquisitely carved pillars.The magnificent Akshardham Temple in Delhi has been constructed under the patronage of the Bochasanvasi Aksharpurushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) and was inaugurated on November 7, 2005.The inaugural ceremony was attended by President APJ Abdul Kalam and the temple was formally inaugurated by Pramukhswami Maharaj who leads the BAPS.
The temple complex in the national capital, to be inaugurated on Sunday, promises a unique glimpse of the Hindu religion and Indian culture.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. A whopping 2 billion was spent on the construction of this grand place of worship that took about 2 years to build.
An IMAX theatre, a Swaminarayan temple and an elaborate musical fountain accessorize the massive Akshardham temple complex in Delhi, India. The architectural style is an imitation of the Akshardham temple in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.The main monument at the Akshardham temple in Delhi is about 141-foot high and houses a lovely statue of Lord Swaminarayan.
Temple Architecture
Built without using a a single piece of steel, the Temple consists of 234 ornately carved pillars, 9 ornate domes, 20 quadrilateral shikaras along with a spectacular Gajender Pith with plinth of elephants carved on the stones. The Temple consists of 20, 000 statues or murthis of the various Hindu Deity and also includes the statues of the noble sadhus, devotees and eminent personalities. Erected out from a fusion of pink stone and white marbles the temple symbolises shakti and eternal bloom with complete purity and peace.
The Akshardhanm temple was created to honour the fulfilment of the wishes of the Guru Brahmaswarup Yogiji Maharaj, the fourth successor in the spiritual hierarchy of Bhagwan Swaminarayan .A lot of hard working and endeavour was seen on the part of Pramukh Swami Maharaj the follower of the Swamiji in giving final shape to the temple. The massive piece of architecture is of height 141.3ft with a width of 316 ft having a length of 356 feet.
Accommodation
Some of the best hotels that provide comfort and luxury to the visitors coming to the Akshardham temple are the Ashoka hotel in the heart of the city, the Centaur Hotel near the airport and Holiday inn Crown plaza in Connaught Plaza and the Hyatt Regency. All of these hotels are star category hotels and provides good services.
Reaching There
By Flight - All the major National and International Airlines have their flights operating from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. The temple is situated at a distance of one hour drive from the airport.
Rail - The Indian Railway with their modern and organised network connects Delhi to all major and minor destinations in India. The temple is close to the Nizammudin railway station.
Road - Delhi is well connected by road to all major destinations in North India. The Inter State Bus Terminus (ISBT) are located at Kashmiri Gate, Sarai Kale-Khan and Anand Vihar. Delhi State transport runs frequent bus to the temple area.
