Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple

Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple displays Indian and Hindu culture along with spirituality and beautiful architecture. This temple has been constructed by Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) and was officially inaugurated on 6th November 2005. It is known as Delhi Akshardham Mandir, which covers an area of about 100 acres. The entire temple construction took around 2 years and is situated on the banks of Yamuna River.

It is also adjacent to the site of Commonwealth Games Village, 2010. The main monument which is situated at the centre of the complex measures around 43 m in height, 96 m in width and 110 m in length. This temple has been built as per the old Sthapatya shastra, using sandstone and marble without steel. There are about 234 carved pillars, 20 shikhars, 9 ornate domes, 20,000 statues of great saints and divine personalities of India and Gajendra Pith.

The statue of Lord Swaminarayan measures approximately 11 ft and is surrounded by five different statutes of his disciples that are made of Panch dhatu or five metals. Tourists can also see the Hall of Values showcasing universal values in this temple. A 12 minute boat ride, musical fountain, beautiful gardens and bronze statues of famous Indian personalities are also present at this temple complex.
 
Timing:   9:30 am – 6:30 pm (Tuesday to Sunday)
Admission Fees:    Free entry for monument and garden