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Entry Fee & Ticket
It is open from 9.30 am to 6.30 pm and is open every day except Monday. | Entry Fee – Free (darshan); Exhibition Tickets: Adults (12+):– ₹220-₹260, Seniors: – ₹170-₹210, Children (4-11):– ₹125-₹160.; Musical Water Show: Adults:– ₹80-₹110, Children: – ₹50-
Opening Time & Days
Delhi's Akshardham Temple opening timings in morning 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Open Days
Delhi's Akshardham Temple is open Tuesday to Sunday in a week, Closed for visitors every Monday.
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January, February, March, April
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How to Reach Akshardham Temple
Here's the closest transport hub for each option, with the distance from Akshardham Temple.
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18.4 km awayBy air · Nearest AirportFly into IGI New Delhi Airport
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3.1 km awayBy rail · Nearest Railway StationTake a train to Pragati Maidan Railway Station
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5.3 km awayBy road · Nearest Bus TerminalCatch a bus from Anand Vihar ISBT
About Akshardham Temple
Akshardham Temple is a quintessential Hindu temple in Delhi which is a symbol of Indian culture, architecture and spirituality. The temple is dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan, an Indian yogi and spiritual soul. The temple was officially opened on 6 November 2005 by Pramukh Swami Maharaj in the presence of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, Manmohan Singh, LK Advani and BL Joshi.
A visit to the temple takes you to an enlightening sojourn through India's glorious art, inimitable values, and timeless spiritual messages.
Architecture of Akshardham Temple
This temple is 141 feet high, 316 feet wide and 356 feet long. Within more than 234 stunningly cut pillars, 20 quadrangular minarets, 9 elaborate arches and 20,000 models of India's profound characters, the sanctuary reflects India's way of life and supernatural extravagance. The sanctuary is decorated with Italian Carrara marble and Rajasthani pink sandstone.
Interesting facts about Akshardham Temple
- The name Akshardham is made up of two words - Akshar meaning everlasting and Dham meaning home. Thus Akshardham means the home of the everlasting.
- There are ten invitation gates in this temple complex. No concrete or steel was used in the development of the temple to increase the life expectancy of the structure.
- The Yagyapurush Kund inside the temple is the largest of its kind on the planet. More than 11,000 artisans tried to plan this temple.
- Premvati Ahargriha, Food Court, Ajanta and Ellora are planned inside the temple on the theme of Maharashtra's downfall.
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