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
