Akshardham Temple, Delhi

Location
Akshardham Temple is located in the Pandav Nagar area of Delhi, about 10 kms from New Delhi railway station, 2 kms from Nizamuddin railway station, 204 kms from Agra and 300 kms from Jaipur.

About Akshardham Temple
Situated on the outskirts of Delhi, Akshardham Temple is a staggering achievement of architecture and technology. The temple complex spreads over an area of 100 acres. The construction of the temple was completed in more than two years and a sum of around Rs 200 crores was involved, funded by the followers of Bochasanvasi Aksharpurushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS). The temple, depicting the Hindu mythology and rich Indian culture, is visited by a large number of tourists since its inauguration.

Built in the ancient Sthaapatya Shastras of India, the Akshardham temple is an architectural marvel as no iron or cement has been used in its construction. Made up of pink stone and pure white marble, the temple architecture is a combination of different architectural styles of Hindu temple architecture. It has a two-km-long colonnade, 234 ornated pillars, 145 windows, 154 towers, 20,000 statues, a spectacular Gajendra Pith (plinth of stone elephants), floral motifs and arches.

The main monument at the temple is about 141-foot high and houses a statue of Lord Swaminarayan. It also houses other deities such as Shri Radha Krishna Dev, Shri Sita Ram, Shri Laxmi Narayan and Shri Uma Maheshwar. The temple complex consists of the main monument, exhibition hall, an IMAX theatre and a musical fountain, surrounded by a beautiful garden. It also has a restaurant and an ayruvedic bazaar. Undoubtedly this beautiful monument is one of the wonders of the modern world and also the modern India.

How to Reach Akshardham Temple
Delhi is easily accessible by air, rail and road routes. The city has its own international and domestic airports, which are connected to major cities of India and world. For local transport taxis, autos, Delhi Tranpsort Corporation (DTC) buses and private buses are available.