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Akshardham Temple, Delhi
Akshardham Temple: One of the best places to visit in Delhi
Entry Fee & Ticket
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-₹80..
Opening Time & Days
Delhi's Akshardham Temple is open Tuesday to Sunday in a week, Closed for visitors every Monday. Delhi's Akshardham Temple opening timings in morning 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Best Time to Visit
January, February, March, April
Place visit with
Married Couples, Solo, Unmarried Couples, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Place Type
Temple, Religious Place
Official Info
Nearest Metro Station
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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Akshardham Temple FAQs:
𝒜. Akshardham Temple was inaugurated on 6 November 2005.
𝒜. Akshardham Temple is famous for its magnificent carvings, devotion, purity and serenity.
𝒜. Akshardham Temple contains 200 sculptural stone figures of saints, monks, acharyas and divine incarnations of India.
𝒜. The temple was built by Akshar Purushottam, a resident of Bochasan.
𝒜. Akshardham Temple remains open from 09:30 am to 07:30 pm between Tuesday and Sunday.
𝒜. It is located at Akshardham, Delhi.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Akshardham Temple: It is open from 9.30 am to 6.30 pm and is open every day except Monday..
𝒜. You should visit Akshardham Temple during January, February, March, April months for best experience.
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