Swaminarayan Akshardham Information

Swaminarayan Akshardham History, Temple Timings, Darshan, Online Booking Details, How to Reach the Akshardham

Swaminarayan Akshardham in Gandhinagar, Gujarat is a large Hindu temple complex inspired by Pramukh Swami. Akshardham (the divine abode of God) the main purpose of its establishment is to gain spiritual & to develop Hindu culture message, to research to spread social harmony (RSH).Akshardham is a humble tribute to Bhagwan Swaminarayan.  It is about 23 acres which show the splendid view of the shrine with the large prayer hall, exhibition halls, gardens and research centre. Akshardham was inaugurated on 2^nd November 1992(Pramukh Swami Maharaj). Akshardham earns a great profit for its splendid architecture. This temple shows the idol of Lord Swaminarayan made of 6000 tonnes of pink Rajasthani sandstone and four other types of stones.

Swaminarayan Akshardham History

Ghanshyam Pande, 3^rd April 1781 Chhapalya (U.P), 1st June 1830, Gadhada- Gujrat was an avatar of Narayana, he was the founder of Swaminarayan Sampradev & Premvati Pande, brothers, Rampratap Pande & Ichcharam Pande. He is said to have mastered the scriptures, including the Vedas, the Upanishads, Puranas, the Ramayana & Mahabharata by the age of 7. He was astonished by Astanga yoga in a span of 9 months. He left home at 11 yrs. His 7 yrs journey focused on re-establishing the ideals of Hindu Sanatan Dharma. He believed that the soul goes to Akshardham after attaining moksha or liberation.

Swaminarayan Akshardham Speciality

• Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple is one of the most beautiful place. It if found of its beauty & peace.
• Water show , Sound & Laser show feasts the eyes of viewers.
• Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple is famous for the delicacy “ Kichdi “ people say this delicacy is mouth watery, & tempts them with its aroma.
• Gandhinagar Akshardham if famous among the monuments of culture and ancient India

Akshardham Temple Timings

All weekdays except Monday

First Entry: 9:30 am

Last Entry: 7:30pm

Akshardham DARSHAN & AARTI SCHEDULE :

MANDIR	EXHIBITIONS	ABHISHEK MANDAPAM	SAT-CHIT-ANAND WATER SHOW
Darshan: 9:30am to 6:00pm.	Ticket Window	Darshan and Pooja	Show: After Sunset
Arti: 10:00am and 6:30pm	10:00am to 5:30pm	10:00am to 7:00pm	(Currently Tuesday to Sunday 6:30pm)

How to reach Swaminarayan Akshardham?

By Road ·       The nearest bus stop Gandhi Nagar which is 5.8 Km away.

By Train ·       The Nearest railway station is Gandhi Nagar Junction which is 6 Km away.

By Air ·       The Nearest airport is at Ahmedabad which is 20 Km away

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