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Thursday, April 8, 2010
Akshardham Temple
Address -Near Nizamuddin Bridge
City -New Delhi
State -Delhi
Location -North India
Year of Construction -2005
Constructed By- BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha
Type of Construction- Medieval
Type of Building- Temple
Managed By -Swaminarayan Sect
Official Website -http://www.akshardham.com
Dedicated To -Swaminarayan
Other Deities -Shri Radha Krishna Dev, Shri Sita Ram, Shri Laxmi Narayan and Shri Uma Maheshwar
Religion - Hinduism
Importance -The sprawling Rs.200-crore pink sandstone cultural complex spread over 100 acres showcases the grandeur of Indian history, art, culture and values.
Opening Schedule- 9AM - 9PM (Tuesday-Sunday). Closed on Monday.
Entry Formalities- Only small female purses or male wallets allowed .Cell phones and other electronic devices are prohibited. Entry to the complex is free. But for exhibitions and light and sound show inside the complex, one has to take tickets.
Accomodation -Accomodations are available at the nearby hotels and lodges in New Delhi.
Accesibility -New Delhi is very well connected to the major Indian cities by air, rail and road.
Nearby Cities -Ghaziabad, Noida,Faridabad and Gurgaon.
About the Akshardham Temple
Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi epitomises 10,000 years of Indian culture in all its breathtaking grandeur, beauty, wisdom & bliss. It incredibly showcases the essence of India’s ancient architecture, traditions & timeless spiritual messages. The Akshardham experience is an enlightening journey through India’s glorious art, values & contributions for the progress, happiness & harmony of mankind.
The grand, ancient-styled Swaminarayan Akshardham complex was built in only three years through the blessings of HDH Pramukh Swami Maharaj of the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) & the colossal devotional efforts of 11,000 artisans & BAPS volunteers. The complex was inaugurated on 6 November, 2005.
