AKSHARDHAM ( GUJARAT)

             

 

AKSHARDHAM
 

A hindu temple and spiritual cultural campus in Delhi is Akshardham by Narayan.In new jersey is the world's second largest hindu temple followed as Akshardham officially opened on 6 November 2005.Akshardham means the abode of swaminarayan, temporal home of God on Earth believed by followers

The akshardham mandir is the main attraction.It is carved with flora, fauna, dancers, musicians and deities.The construction of this is of pink sandstone and itallan carrara marble.148 life sized elephants are in mindir which weight 3000 tons.The Hall of value display incidents from swaminarayan's life.40-min film specially commissioned for the complex,neelkanth yatra. A 7-year pilgrimage made by swaminarayan made during his teenage years throughout india.

Main Attraction

Garbhagruh

The God's eternal servants are bhagatji maharaji, yogiji maharaj,mahant swami Gunatitanand swami are as mainfestations of Akshardham.

Facts and Figures

It is opened on 30th October 1992 inspired by Yogiji Maharaj in 1892-1971 CE.It is created by holiness Pramukh swami Maharaj.

Structure

It stands on 7 beautifully sculpted pillars,210 stonebeams with single-piece,there are 57 window grills, 17 domes, 8 zarokhas. It contains the sanstum of 1.2-tonnes gold-plated idol of Lord swaminarayan-the founder.

Figure & Facts

• Opened October 30th, 1992
• It is  built from intricately carved sandstone 
• Made by Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS)
• made by His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj (1921-2016 CE)
• Inspired by HH Yogiji Maharaj (1892-1971 CE)

Mandir

A timeless, beautiful and peaceful home for God here on Earth.It pays homage to traditional hindu architecture designed accordance with the ancient treaties on architectual science that is "The Shilpa Shastras". They guide the mandir's design and construction from its grand proportions and style carving with unique construction without the use of ferrous metal.

It consists of 97 carved pillars,220 stone beams, 17 ornate domes,3 porticos, 57 stone screens & 256 statues of spritual personalities in Hinduism.Its height is 108 feet, 131 feet width and 240 feet long.

Entry & Timing

Entry: Free and open to all

Timings: 10:00 am to 7:30 pm

Aarti: 10:00 am and 6:30 pm

Time to see:20 minutes

kalkaji mandir

 

Kalkaji Mandir is dedicated to goddess kali. Situated in southern delhi in kalkaji opposite to nehru place and close to okhla railway station.It is the older mandir constructed nearly 1764 AD by the marathas with additions in 1816 by mirza raja kidar nath, the peshkar of akbar.

 THE temple itself is built on the land of shmlat thok brahmins consist of four thullas, namely thulla  tansukh, thulla rambakesh, thulla bahadur, and thok jogians who are also the pujari's of the temple and who perform puja sewa. ersillions of year ago, the gods who dwelt in the neighbourhood of the present temple were of all. It is believed that the goddess kalkaji, pleased with the prayers offered and rituals performed by the gods on the advice of  lord brahma, the mahabharata, lord krishna and the pandavas are said to have worshipped kali at this temple during the reign of yudhisthira. THE temple itself is believed to have worshipped kali at this temple during the reign of yudhisthira. It is called jayanti peetha or manokamna siddha peetha." manokamna" literally means desire," siddha" means fullfillment, and" peetha"  means shrine. THE temple complex, as it stands today, is constructed of brick masonry, finished with plaster and marble, and is surrounded by a pyramidal tower. The Main chamber which is 12 sided, 24 feet across,with a doorway in every side.It is paved with marble and is surrounded by a verandah 8" 9" and in 36 arched openings or exterior doorways

Qutub Minar

                                                                                                   

                                                                                                         Qutub Minar 

  Qutub Minar-Victory Tower is build between 1199 and 1220 which is the most visited tourist spots in India.
 62-meter of minaret of Jam in afghanistan was compared with it.It was constructed in 1190 a decade or so before the probable start of the delhi tower. The shaft of minar is with superb stalactite bracketing under balconies on top stage. For special occassion involving international relations the qutub minar has been illumniated. On anniversary of of turkey on october 30 a turkish flag was illuminated on qutub minar as a special attention from Turkish embassy in new Delhi THESE Newly arrived muslims from the lslamic west escaped the mongal empire and emigrated to india, where they constructed religious centers. THE qutub minar serves as a central marker to these new muslim communities as well as being a reminder of the typical style and design of the mosques constructed in the middle east. Qutub minar is "earliest and best example of a fusion or synthess of hindu-muslim traditions".It is near contemporary sources like mosques built in south asia during this time period, it was constructed by hindu labours and craftsmen on muslim architects. THE qutb minar was built over the ruins of the lal kat, the citadel of dhillika.

           

History

 Several historically significant monuments of the qutb complex. to the north- east of the minar was built by qutub-ul-din aibak in A.D 1199. It consists of a recatangular courtyard enclosed by cloisters, erected with the carved columns and  members of 27 jain and hindu temple, aibak as recorded in his inscription on the main eastern entrance.    Qutub Minar 

  Qutub Minar-Victory Tower is build between 1199 and 1220 which is the most visited tourist spots in India.
 62-meter of minaret of Jam in afghanistan was compared with it.It was constructed in 1190 a decade or so before the probable start of the delhi tower. The shaft of minar is with superb stalactite bracketing under balconies on top stage. For special occassion involving international relations the qutub minar has been illumniated. On anniversary of of turkey on october 30 a turkish flag was illuminated on qutub minar as a special attention from Turkish embassy in new Delhi THESE Newly arrived muslims from the lslamic west escaped the mongal empire and emigrated to india, where they constructed religious centers. THE qutub minar serves as a central marker to these new muslim communities as well as being a reminder of the typical style and design of the mosques constructed in the middle east. Qutub minar is "earliest and best example of a fusion or synthess of hindu-muslim traditions".It is near contemporary sources like mosques built in south asia during this time period, it was constructed by hindu labours and craftsmen on muslim architects. THE qutb minar was built over the ruins of the lal kat, the citadel of dhillika.          

 

LOTUS TEMPLE

 

          LOTUS- TEMPLE

THE lotus temple, located in new delhi, india, is a baha house of worship that was dedicated in december 1986. notable for its lotus -like shape, it has become a prominent attraction in the city like all baha houses of worship, the lotus temple is open to all, regardless of religion or any other qualification. THE baha scripture also states that no pictures , statues or images be displayed with in the house of worship, and no pulpits or altars be incorporated as an architectural feature ( readers may stand behind simple portable lecture stands).It has a spiritual significance in india. THE nine doors of the lotus temple open anto a central hall 34.3 meters tall that can seat 1,300 people and hold up to 2,500 people. THE temple has a diameter of 70m.It is situated near kalkaji mandir metro station. It is in the village of bahapur new delhiThe lotus temple is becoming discolored due to air pollution in india. Lotus temple has attracted more than 70 million visitors.BY late 2001 lotus temple has become a major attraction for people of various religion with up to 100,000 visitors on some holidays. THE lotus temple is often listed as listed as one of delhi's main tourist attractions. OF the temple's total electricity use of 500 kilowatts (kw), 120 kw is provided by solar power generated by solar panels on the building. THIS saves the temple rs 120,000per month. IT is the first temple in delhi to use solar power.

Worship

Bahai faith has a space for all people of all religions to gather reflect and workship. In lotus temple there can be entry of all religious background, gender and other distinctions.

Structure

In bahai house of worship there is no pictures, statues or images be displayed within the house of worship.It has a spritual significance in india.It has nine doors of the lotus Temple open onto a central hall 34.3 meters that can seat 1300 people and hold upto 2500 people.

The temple has a diameter of 70 m

PATANA- SAHIB- GURUDWARA

  PATNA- SAHIB- GURUDVARA

GURU gobind sing the tenth sikh guru was born in patna mughal empire on 22 december 1666. Spent some time before moving to anandpur sahib. THE construction of the takht was commissioned by maharaja ranjit singh in the 19th century to make the birthplace of guru gobind singh. Due to the damage caused by an earthquake in 1934 , the building was rebuilt between 1948 and 1957 for 20,00,000 . THE current acting jathedar of takht patna sahib is baldev sing , who was appointed by harpreet sing, the acting jathedar of the akal takht on 2 december 2022. He also spent his early years here before moving to anandpur sahib besides being birthplace of guru gobind sing ji. IT patna was also honored by visits from guru nanak dev ji as guru tegh bahadur ji. PATNA city is an old area of patna .one main road of guru gobind road connects patna sahib gurudwara and patna city chowk.OTHER  then sikh  religious  center it has a number of hindu temple and mosques. Guru nanak , le gourou fondaleur du sikhsme serall resle dans cetts ville trois mois savait qu'a' une epoque; elle avait beaucoup compte dans la culture hindoue. Aujourd'hul il porte le nom de gurdwara pahila bara gait ghat ou gurudwara gai ghat. Un premier gurudwara a ete etabli par le maharaja ranjit singh. LA piece centrale par san nischal singh et sant kartar singh, il a ete termine en 1957. LES responsables du gurudwar sont regroupes au sein d'un comite de quinze membres choisis et elus par differentes instances.

 

PAONTA- SAHIB

            Ponta- sahib

Gurudwara paonta sahib is known for tenth guru Guru Govind Singh.Between the states of himachal and uttarakhand there is the river. Shri guru gobind singh ji at the age of 16  stopped his horse  at this place and he decided to stay here he lived here for four and a half years, and wrote "Dasham Granth".After that he moved to anandpur sahib to establish Khalsa Panth. THE gurudwara houses a museum containing antiques and weapons used by shri guru gobind singh ji paonta sahib is the birthplace of sahibzada Ajit singh ji, the eldest son of Shri guru gobind sing ji. 

At this beautiful place Guru gobind singh ji not only engaged himself in hunting and training his warriors sikhs but also deal his time in literary activites and wrote Jab sahib, sawayyas Patshahi Dasvin and Chandi-di-var. There were 52 most talented poets and writers in his Darbar mostly came from Banares.As the kavi darbars was framed nearby Yamuna river where there is lots of noice of water of Yamuna nadi. But near Ponta sahib gurudwara it walk silently.

It's about 120 km away from ambala city. himalayas works on the mind of pilgrims who come here to pay respect to great Guru.The eldest son of Guru Gobind singh sahibzada Baba Ajit singh ji was born at Paunta sahib.

Pir buddhu shah a muslim saint living near paonta have long discourse with guru gobind singh and become a devotee of the tenth Master.

The gurudwara complex is in 3 acres and it includes the Darbar sahib(main Sanctum), Guru ka langar which seves free meals to 2000 to 5000 visitors everyday.kavi darbar Athan,the talab asthan,dastar Astha.

Guru Gobind singh on every full moon night used to arrange a "gathering of Poets" near the Gurudwara paonta sahib in Himachal pradesh state near open air location adjacent of the river yamuna called " kavi darbar"

Among there 52 poets there were very popular poets whoes poetry was know to be the most spritual. they are 

1. Bidi chand

2.Gopal

3.Nand lal

4.Nand Singh

5.Roshan singh

Bhai Nand lal ji's major work

The first and the formost work done by him was Rehtnama, that is How to live life after expound of life of code of conduct. This meeting was took place at Anandpur on 5 December 1695 before the creation of the khalsa and is in punjabi.