Akshardham is the famous temple of "Swaminarayan Sect" which
is the richest sect in the world. It is a unique cultural complex
built in Gandhinagar in memory of Lord Swaminrayan. Inspired by H.
D. Pramukh Swami Maharaj,Akshardham is a miracle worked by the service
and devotion of thousands of volunteers. It is an intricately carved,
majestic monuments of 6000 tons of pink sand stone awash with spiritual
stillness. The entire monument was built without the use of steel.
Besides a 7 feet gold leafed idol of Lord Swaminarayan and his holy
relics, there are three exhibitions on Indian Culture with light and
Sound shows, a multimedia show and an animatronic show. Games, rides
and food refreshments are other attractions of Akshardham.
How to get there Air: Nearest Airport is Ahmedabad. Railway: Nearest Railway Stations are
Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad.
Road: State transport buses connects
various centres of Gujarat. It is situated 32 Kms. north east of
Ahmedabad.
Akshardham is the famous temple of "Swaminarayan Sect" which
is the richest sect in the world. It is a unique cultural complex
built in Gandhinagar in memory of Lord Swaminrayan. Inspired by H.
D. Pramukh Swami Maharaj,Akshardham is a miracle worked by the service
and devotion of thousands of volunteers. It is an intricately carved,
majestic monuments of 6000 tons of pink sand stone awash with spiritual
stillness. The entire monument was built without the use of steel.
Besides a 7 feet gold leafed idol of Lord Swaminarayan and his holy
relics, there are three exhibitions on Indian Culture with light and
Sound shows, a multimedia show and an animatronic show. Games, rides
and food refreshments are other attractions of Akshardham.
