Spectacular Delhi - Akshardham Temple

Akshardham Temple is one of the most spectacular architecture of New Delhi. Situated on the banks of Yamuna. Again it ranks among the largest Hindu temples in India. This temple was officially opened for public on 6^th November, 2005. It reflects cultural india more than 10,000 years old. Its a centre for India’s cultural, spiritual and magnificent architectural view.

This temple was constructed in memory of Jyotirdhar Swaminarayan Bhagwan.
Miraculously, this magnificent temple was constructed in mere 5 years and the main efforts were put in by Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) along with the help of thousands of artisans and BAPS volunteers. Area of this temple is over 83,000 square feet. It envelopes in it 350 feet long, 315 feet wide and 141 feet high monuments, which adds another dimension to its beauty. This temple was so designed that it can last upto 1000 years or more.Now, I am highlighting some amazing and interesting facts about this temple. Hopefully adding to yours and mine knowledge.

Akshardham Temple is made up of approximately 200 scultupred stone figures which show our old India's sages, monks, Acharyas and divine incarnations. It also consists of 234 ornately carved pillars, 9 ornate domes, Gajendra Pith and 20,000 statues of God’s of India.

You can find a lake around the temple which is also known as Narayn Sarovar, This Lake carries from 151 lakes in India. You will find a 108 faces of cows placed on the periphery of lake which represents 108 deities of Hinduism. When you move forward you will find an orbital path of 3,000-feet-long made for doing parikrama. This orbital path is made of the stones especially transported from Rajasthan.

We can see a exotic garden in the temple which is lotus shaped and is known as The Lotus Garden. If you get a skyview , you can find it looks like a lotus made up of large stones with quotes of workds renowned thinkers. Yes William Shakespeare is one of them.

Akshardham Temple has 10 gates which refer to the 10 Vedic directions. This symbolises the entrance of Gods from every side.

Akshardham temple has a Yagnapurush Kand which is largest pot for yagna in the world. Yes it holds a world record in Guinness Book of World records. It consists of 108 small shrines and 2870 steps leading to the pot.

Akshardham Temple consist of lush green lawns also known as Bharat Upvan. The lawns are beautifully maintained and have statues made up bronze of great personalities of India.

Akshardham temple consists of 11 feet high statue of Laxmi Narayan and it is very beautiful. It also has other statues of Shiva Parvati, Radha Krishna and Sita Ram within the premises.

Akshardham temple also has a theatre in the premises, which is known as Nilkantha. It shows Life events of swami Narayan.

Akshardham temple has a beautiful fountain show which attracts lot of people especially children. It continues for 15 min every evening.

Visitors can see a boat ride also known as “Sanskritik Vihar” and can get a glimpse of India’s culture and history.

 Akshardham Temple looks beautiful at night. It receives around 100,000 visitors a week and around 850 volunteers work here daily.
It will be not wrong to say that Akshardham temple is an important landmark in the city of Delhi and is a beautiful place to visit.