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Akshardham Temple
Akshardham temple is new temple but denote Indian history, architecture and Hindu culture.
Akshardham temple is also known as Swaminarayan Akshardham or Delhi Akshardham temple
Tourism
It is estimated that 70% of Delhi Tourist visit Akashadham temple. It means this is most visited place in Delhi compared to Qutubminar or Connaught Place.
Architecture
Akshardham temple Structure shows a great Indian culture and its architecture is simply
impeccable.
This amazing property consists of 20,000 statues, floral motifs and exquisite carved stone
pillars. This beautiful structure and an architectural masterpiece built in the
support framework and financing Bochasanvasi Aksharpurushottam Swaminarayan
Sanstha (PAB).
Akshar dham temple is built using guidelines of Vastu Shastra and Pancharatra Shastra.
Specs
Height: 141.3 ft, Width: 316 ft, Length: 356 ft
Stones
Akshardham temple does not have any steel in building. It is made of pink stones and white marbles
Pink stone denotes Hindu Shradha, Bhakti. White color denotes purity.
Temple has of 234 carved pillars, 9 ornate domes, 20 quadrangled shikhars, a Gajendra Pith (plinth of stone elephants) and 20,000 murtis and statues of India’s great sadhus, devotees, acharyas and divine personalities.
Area
It is built on the river Yamuna and the surface area of approximately 100 acres of beautiful gardens, fountains and carved pavilions.
When it was Built
The temple was inaugurated on November 6, 2005 Pramukhswami Maharaj (Chief BAPS).
The temple was completed in two years An estimated $ 2 billion were spent for the construction of a masterpiece Hindu temple.
Monument
Akshardham temple center has main monument. It is is 141-foot (43 m) high, 316-foot (96 m) wide, and 370-foot (110 m) long.
Main monument is covered top to bottom with carved details of flora, fauna, dancers, musicians, and deities.
Location
The temple is located in NH 24, Noida Mor New Delhi.
How Akshardham is written in Hindi
Gujarati: સ્વામિનારાયણ અક્ષરધામ,
Devnagari: स्वामिनारायण अक्षरधाम
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