Akshardham

The Akshardham Temple complex is located on an area of 12 hectares in the capital of India, the constituent elements of which are a temple, parks, shops, cafes, museums, a cinema, a light and music fountain and artificial channels through which you can ride on trays. The largest Indian Akshardham temple is dedicated to the local spiritual culture. Because of its grandeur, the sanctuary is included in the Guinness Book of Records.

The Akshardham was erected for 5 years, completed in 2005. The structure was built 42 meters high and 106 meters long. The exterior walls are made of pink marble, and the interior walls are made of white marble, which represents peace and love for God. The stones were connected according to the principle of puzzles. The temple is decorated with 9 domes, 234 columns, sculptures of people, various animals and birds, the total number reaches 20,000. In the middle of the mosque stands his main statue of Swaminarayan, three meters high.

All the decoration of the Akshardham temple was done manually. The walls are decorated with carved stone figures of various sizes, from human–sized figures to palm-sized figures. Moreover, precise details and proportions are observed everywhere. The building is surrounded on three sides by lakes. And there are attractions for children on the territory of the park.

Before visiting the Akshardham temple, tourists are checked, allowing them to take only money and a passport. Photography is strictly prohibited.

The complex has an exhibition consisting of three halls: a hall of valuables, a hall where you can ride on a tray and a cinema hall. The very first part of the exhibition is to show the history and faith of Swaminarayan, who preached the principles of living in love and decency. The exemplary life of Swaminarayan is presented on three-dimensional dioramas, viewing which allows us to comprehend the basics of Hinduism. Realistic events are enhanced by robots that can move and talk.

The second part is a walk on the water on trays, which will allow you to consider the discoveries of great Indian scientists in mathematics, medicine, and astronomy.

The third part is a visit to the cinema hall, where a movie about the yoga boy Swaminarayan is being played on a wide screen, about his adventures during a pilgrimage through India.

The end of the trip to Akshardham Temple is a laser show of musical fountains depicted in the shape of a lotus. There are seats in the middle to observe all this beauty.