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Akshardham Temple (mandir)

Akshardham is located in the capital metropolis of Gandhinagar, which lies close to Ahmedabad. The magnificent temple (mandir) is dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan. It was constructed on the instructions of Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the religious leader of BAPS Sanstha. The advanced of this temple is the biggest in Gujarat. Akshardham temple was inaugurated in the year 1992 and has become a serious vacationer destination in India, during the last decade. It has a sprawling 23 acre area and is chiseled out in pink sandstone.

It stands tall with a height of 108 toes and 6000 tones of stone had been utilized in its construction. The magnum opus monument in rock is constructed in keeping with the Vaastu Shastra (architectural treatise) and not even an inch of metal has been used. The main shrine comprises a 1.2 ton gold plated idol of Lord Swaminarayan. The 7 foot high idol is in-built a sitting posture, together with his right hand raised in abhay mudra. He's accompanied by two different idols of his disciples on each sides. Swami Gunatitanand is on his right and Swami Gopalanand on his left.

A particular mild and sound show is planned for the visitors here. The present depicts the wonderful past of Sanatan Dharam. Tens of millions of tourists come to Akshardham Temple of Gujarat every year and enlighten themselves with Hindu philosophy. They be taught a lesson of universal brotherhood and unity and pledge to observe the teachings of Hinduism of their day by day life. Aside from this there are a number of different worth-seeing locations within the temple (mandir) compound.

Sahajanand Van is a garden around the temple (mandir). It has a lake, a waterfall, a kids's park, rides and video games and an natural garden. You possibly can take pleasure in and chill out here. It additionally incorporates a marble statue of Lord Swaminarayan. Present are three halls within the temple (mandir) premises and exhibitions are held here from time to time.