Akshardham Temple Is A Mesmerizing Architectural Feat

By Author: Urmila Singh
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Akshardham temple is situated on the outskirts of Delhi and known as the largest Hindu temple in the world. This temple is the newest tourist attraction and epitomizes the centuries old Indian culture, Hindu religion and perfect example of architecture. Tourist coming for Akshardham temple tours must know about to avoid inconvenience.
This magnificent building was built in only five years and Lord Swaminarayan is the main deity here. This temple is the resultant of divine blessings, around 10000 artisans and volunteers worked with the firm determination and devotion to make this temple so special. It symbolizes the value of Akshar as it is defined in Vedas and Upanishads.

Akshardham temple history is rich with devotion and volumes of hard work of the artisans; this temple is constructed without the use of steel which has a great importance in modern architecture. A total of 234 pillars are used to give it strength and all the pillars are carved with perfection. There are 9 ornate domes which increases its beauty in manifolds. Other than this, around 20000 idols of sadhus and devotees are placed there. Pink sandstone ...
... and white marble is used extensively in its construction.

Boat ride: you can also enjoy the boat ride here, although the boat ride is for 12 minutes only but these few minutes can make you feel the thousand years of Indian heritage. A journey into the glorified past of rich Indian culture, discoveries and inventions by the brilliant Indian rishis will fill you with special feeling. You will also sail through the Ajanta –Ellora caves.

Giant Screen: there is a giant screen of 85’X65’ showing a special feature film, featuring a child yogi. This 18th century child yogi tale is inspiring for general populace. This film was shot everywhere from icy Himalayan peaks to the wonderful shores of south of India. This large screen film covers many festivals and spiritualism practiced in India, this feature film is known as Neelkanth Darshan. The international format for the same neelkanth Darshan is called Mystic India. And outside the same theater a 27 feet high bronze idol of Neelkanth Varni is placed, this Murti is finely crafted and mesmerizes the tourists.

There is also an audio show which increases the devotional level and gives the message of ahinsa, morality, vegetarianism, family harmony and prayer. This wonderful presentation has become possible by the use of modern technology. Robotics made the statues more lively and fiber optic with light and dialogues with music make it astonishing. The presentation takes you on a trip to 18th century, an experience which is not easy to forget.

Garden: Bharat Upvan has well manicured lawns, well crafted bronze models of peoples known as the role models of Indian culture are also there. Move in according to the Akshardham temple timings so that you could see all the in house activities.

Musical fountain: the Yagna Purush Kund is known as the mixture of the Vedic Yagna Kund and the musical fountain. In night you can see the beauty of this fountain, music is well arranged with the colored light that make the water colorful and attractive. A complete Akshardham temple tours Delhi will rejuvenate you.