{"id":789,"date":"2024-07-26T12:28:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-26T06:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/?p=789"},"modified":"2024-07-30T10:35:05","modified_gmt":"2024-07-30T05:05:05","slug":"the-famous-swaminarayan-akshardham-temple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/the-famous-swaminarayan-akshardham-temple\/","title":{"rendered":"The Famous Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Situated on the banks of the Yamuna River in New Delhi, India, the Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple is a testament to ancient Indian culture, spirituality, and architecture. This magnificent complex is not just a place of worship but also a vibrant cultural hub that takes visitors on a journey through India&#8217;s rich heritage and traditions. Let&#8217;s find out why the Swaminarayan Akshardham Mandir is a must-visit place for travelers and spiritual seekers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/the-famous-swaminarayan-akshardham-temple\/#Cultural_and_Spiritual_Experiences\" >Cultural and Spiritual Experiences<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/the-famous-swaminarayan-akshardham-temple\/#Akshardham_Mandir\" >Akshardham Mandir<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/the-famous-swaminarayan-akshardham-temple\/#Nilkanth_Varni_Abhishek\" >Nilkanth Varni Abhishek<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/the-famous-swaminarayan-akshardham-temple\/#Yogi_Hraday_Kamal_or_Lotus_Garden\" >Yogi Hraday Kamal or Lotus Garden<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/the-famous-swaminarayan-akshardham-temple\/#Premvati_Ahargruh\" >Premvati Ahargruh<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/the-famous-swaminarayan-akshardham-temple\/#Akshardham_Temple_Exhibitions\" >Akshardham Temple Exhibitions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/the-famous-swaminarayan-akshardham-temple\/#Sahajanand_Darshan_or_Hall_of_Values_50_mins\" >Sahajanand Darshan or Hall of Values (50 mins)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/the-famous-swaminarayan-akshardham-temple\/#Neelkanth_Kalyan_Yatra_or_Theatre_40_mins\" >Neelkanth Kalyan Yatra or Theatre (40 mins)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/the-famous-swaminarayan-akshardham-temple\/#Sanskruti_Vihar_or_Boat_Ride_15_mins\" >Sanskruti Vihar or Boat Ride (15 mins)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/the-famous-swaminarayan-akshardham-temple\/#Musical_fountain_Evening_at_sunset\" >Musical fountain (Evening at sunset)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/the-famous-swaminarayan-akshardham-temple\/#Garden_of_India\" >Garden of India<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/the-famous-swaminarayan-akshardham-temple\/#Visiting_Information_for_Akshardham_Temple\" >Visiting Information for Akshardham Temple<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/the-famous-swaminarayan-akshardham-temple\/#Timings\" >Timings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/the-famous-swaminarayan-akshardham-temple\/#Entry_Charges\" >Entry Charges<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/the-famous-swaminarayan-akshardham-temple\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Glimpse_into_History\"><\/span>A Glimpse into History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Akshardham temple was officially opened on <strong>6 November 2005<\/strong> by <strong>Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam<\/strong>. The temple was constructed in accordance with the <strong>Vastu Shastra<\/strong> and <strong>Pancharatra Shastra<\/strong>, and the complex showcases traditional Hindu and Indian culture, spirituality, and architecture spanning thousands of years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The construction of the temple was inspired and led by <strong>Pramukh Swami Maharaj<\/strong>, the spiritual head of the <strong>Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha<\/strong> (BAPS). Around 11,000 artisans, including 3000 volunteers, contributed to the construction of the Akshardham Temple Complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultural_and_Spiritual_Experiences\"><\/span>Cultural and Spiritual Experiences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Akshardham is more than just a temple; it\u2019s a cultural complex that showcases the essence of Indian traditions and values. Some of its notable attractions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Akshardham_Mandir\"><\/span>Akshardham Mandir<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Swaminarayan-idol-1024x658.jpg\" alt=\"Swaminarayan idol\" class=\"wp-image-800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Swaminarayan-idol-1024x658.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Swaminarayan-idol-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Swaminarayan-idol-768x493.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Swaminarayan-idol.jpg 1147w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A traditional Akshardham temple dedicated to <strong>Bhagwan Swaminarayan<\/strong> that reflects the sweetness and spirituality of India\u2019s ancient art, culture, and design. It is entirely constructed from Rajasthani pink sandstone and Italian Carrara marble. Swaminarayan is surrounded by images of the faith\u2019s lineage of Gurus depicted either in a devotional posture. Each murti is made of paanch dhaatu in accordance to Hindu tradition. The temple doesn\u2019t have any steel or concrete in its structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nilkanth_Varni_Abhishek\"><\/span>Nilkanth Varni Abhishek<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/akshardham-neelkanth-varni-abhishek-1024x586.jpg\" alt=\"akshardham-neelkanth-varni-abhishek\" class=\"wp-image-801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/akshardham-neelkanth-varni-abhishek-1024x586.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/akshardham-neelkanth-varni-abhishek-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/akshardham-neelkanth-varni-abhishek-768x440.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/akshardham-neelkanth-varni-abhishek.jpg 1142w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A hallow spiritual tradition where prayers are offered abhishek, a ritual of pouring water associated with 151 holy waterways, lakes along ponds associated with India onto the murti of <strong>Nilkanth Varni<\/strong>, and express their reverence and prayers for spiritual upliftment and fulfillment of wishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yogi_Hraday_Kamal_or_Lotus_Garden\"><\/span>Yogi Hraday Kamal or Lotus Garden<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Yogi-Hraday-Kamal-Lotus-Garden-1024x470.jpg\" alt=\"Yogi Hraday Kamal Lotus Garden\" class=\"wp-image-802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Yogi-Hraday-Kamal-Lotus-Garden-1024x470.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Yogi-Hraday-Kamal-Lotus-Garden-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Yogi-Hraday-Kamal-Lotus-Garden-768x353.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Yogi-Hraday-Kamal-Lotus-Garden-1536x705.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Yogi-Hraday-Kamal-Lotus-Garden.jpg 1671w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A sunken garden, shaped like a lotus when viewed from above. It features big stones that are engraved with many quotes ranging from the time of <strong>Martin Luther <\/strong>King and Shakespeare to Swami Narayan and Vivekananda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Premvati_Ahargruh\"><\/span>Premvati Ahargruh<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The food court of Premvati or Premvati Ahargruh is a restaurant serving vegetarian food and it is modeled on Maharashtra\u2019s caves of <strong>Ajanta and Ellora<\/strong> along with an <strong>Ayurvedic bazaar<\/strong>. The restaurant caters to a variety of traditional dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Akshardham_Temple_Exhibitions\"><\/span>Akshardham Temple Exhibitions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The temple hosts several exhibitions such as the <strong>Hall of Values<\/strong> (Sahaj Anand Darshan), where animatronics and dioramas present teachings of Swaminarayan on peace, harmony, and morality. The giant screen film (Neelkanth Darshan) offers a fascinating journey through the life and travels of the young yogi, Neelkanth Varni, who later became Bhagwan Swaminarayan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sahajanand_Darshan_or_Hall_of_Values_50_mins\"><\/span>Sahajanand Darshan or Hall of Values (50 mins)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Hall-of-Values-Sahajanad-darshan-1024x410.jpg\" alt=\"Hall of Values Sahajanad darshan\" class=\"wp-image-803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Hall-of-Values-Sahajanad-darshan-1024x410.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Hall-of-Values-Sahajanad-darshan-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Hall-of-Values-Sahajanad-darshan-768x308.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Hall-of-Values-Sahajanad-darshan-1536x615.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Hall-of-Values-Sahajanad-darshan.jpg 1783w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Hall of Values or the Sahajanad Pradarshan display incidents from the life of Swaminarayan with the help of robotics, light, fiber optics, sound effects, music and dialogues. The incidents leave messages that tell us about the importance of peace, harmony, humility, service to others and devotion to the Almighty. The hall also features the world\u2019s smallest animatronic robot in the form of Ghanshyam Maharaj, the child form of Swaminarayan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Neelkanth_Kalyan_Yatra_or_Theatre_40_mins\"><\/span>Neelkanth Kalyan Yatra or Theatre (40 mins)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"565\" src=\"https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/akshardham-Nilkanth-Darshan-1024x565.jpg\" alt=\"akshardham Nilkanth Darshan\" class=\"wp-image-804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/akshardham-Nilkanth-Darshan-1024x565.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/akshardham-Nilkanth-Darshan-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/akshardham-Nilkanth-Darshan-768x424.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/akshardham-Nilkanth-Darshan.jpg 1269w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Neelkanth Kalyan yathra which is a motion film screened on a giant screen is also an attraction of the complex. The measurement of theatre screen is 85-foot (26 m) length and 65-foot (20 m) width. The theatre shows a 40 minute film specially commissioned for the complex, Neelkanth Yatra, in order to count a seven-year pilgrimage made by Swaminarayan during his teenage years throughout India. There is a bronze murti of Neelkanth Varni measuring 27-foot (8.2 m) tall located outside the theatre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sanskruti_Vihar_or_Boat_Ride_15_mins\"><\/span>Sanskruti Vihar or Boat Ride (15 mins)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Sanskruti-Vihar-Boat-Ride-1024x402.jpg\" alt=\"Sanskruti Vihar Boat Ride\" class=\"wp-image-805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Sanskruti-Vihar-Boat-Ride-1024x402.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Sanskruti-Vihar-Boat-Ride-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Sanskruti-Vihar-Boat-Ride-768x302.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Sanskruti-Vihar-Boat-Ride-1536x603.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Sanskruti-Vihar-Boat-Ride.jpg 1783w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>One can also take a 15 minute journey through boat ride which takes you to the history of Indian heritage and discoveries made by the Indian rishis. Visitors sit in specially designed peacock shaped boats that takes visitors around an artificial river that passes through a Takshashila model the world\u2019s premier university, chemistry laboratories, ancient hospitals, and bazaars. This gives you a clear idea about the vast Indian culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Musical_fountain_Evening_at_sunset\"><\/span>Musical fountain (Evening at sunset)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/akshardham-watershow-musical-fountain-1024x473.jpg\" alt=\"akshardham watershow musical fountain\" class=\"wp-image-820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/akshardham-watershow-musical-fountain-1024x473.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/akshardham-watershow-musical-fountain-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/akshardham-watershow-musical-fountain-768x355.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/akshardham-watershow-musical-fountain-1536x710.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/akshardham-watershow-musical-fountain.jpg 1659w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Known as the Yagnapurush Kund, it is India\u2019s largest step well. Huge series of steps going down following traditions of yagna kund. These steps provide rest for the visitors during day time and it becomes a musical fountain representing the circle of life at night. The fountain derived its name from the name of Shastriji Maharaj, measuring 300 feet by 300 feet consists of 108 shrines and&nbsp; 2,870 steps. In its center lies an eight-petaled lotus shaped yagna kund designed according to the Jayaakhya Samhita of the Pancharatra shastra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Garden_of_India\"><\/span>Garden of India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/akshardham-bharat-upavan-1024x404.jpg\" alt=\"akshardham bharat upavan\" class=\"wp-image-807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/akshardham-bharat-upavan-1024x404.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/akshardham-bharat-upavan-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/akshardham-bharat-upavan-768x303.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/akshardham-bharat-upavan-1536x606.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vardhmanvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/akshardham-bharat-upavan.jpg 1750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It is also known as Bharat Upvan. This garden has beautiful lawns, shrubs and trees. It is lined with sculptures of bronze. These sculptures include children, women, national figures, freedom fighters, and warriors of India, including notable figures such as Mahatma Gandhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visiting_Information_for_Akshardham_Temple\"><\/span>Visiting Information for Akshardham Temple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple is open to visitors throughout the week, except Mondays. The temple complex is easily accessible by public transportation, including the Delhi Metro. Visitors are advised to dress modestly and respect the temple&#8217;s rules, including restrictions on photography and the use of mobile phones inside the complex. The temple also offers vegetarian food at the Premvati Food Court, where visitors can enjoy a variety of traditional Indian dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Timings\"><\/span>Timings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Entry:<\/strong> 9.30 am to 6.30 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exhibition:<\/strong> 10.30 am to 6.00 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exhibition Tickets:<\/strong> 10 am to 5 pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Entry_Charges\"><\/span>Entry Charges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Complex Entry:&nbsp;<\/strong>Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exhibition<\/strong>: Rs. 255 (Adults), Rs. 205 (Senior Citizens), Rs. 155 (Child from 4-11 years), Free (Child Below 4 years)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Musical Fountain<\/strong>: Rs. 95 (Adults), Rs. 65 (Child from 4-11 years), Free (Child Below 4 years)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Important Note<\/strong>: Photography, Mobile Phones, and other Electronics: Not Allowed (Cloakroom Available)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple is more than just a religious site; it&#8217;s a celebration of India&#8217;s diverse and rich cultural heritage. 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