This place is not limited to the people of Delhi, but people from other cities and villages definitely come to see this luxurious temple. Not only this, this place has become very popular among foreigners too. If you are thinking of going to Akshardham, then once you know the facts related to it. 

This temple can stand till 1000

​<strong>This temple can stand till 1000 </strong>​

The entire complex of Akshardham Temple is built in 83,342 square feet area. The architecture of the temple has been designed in such a way that it can last for 1000 years or more. This is a very unique specimen in itself.

There are more than 20 thousand idols here

​<strong>There are more than 20 thousand idols here</strong>

More than 200 stone sculptures are installed in Akshardham Temple, a famous tourist spot in Delhi. In this, Indian Gurus, Sadhus, Acharyas and Gods can be seen in the form of idols. It also has 234 stone studded pillars and nine stone studded domes have also been included in it. The sculptures of this entire complex are made of different metals, wood and stones.

Narayan Sarovar is made of water from 151 ponds

​<strong>Narayan Sarovar is made of water from 151 ponds</strong>

There is Narayan Sarovar around the Akshardham temple, in which the water of India’s famous 151 ponds has been mixed here. Along with this, the heads of 108 cows can also be seen around this pond, which represent the 108 deities of Hinduism. Along with this, the 3000 feet long parikrama path is made of red stones brought from Rajasthan.

Lotus Garden

​<strong>Lotus Garden </strong>​

If you have been to Akshardham Temple, then you must have also seen the beautiful garden in the complex, which is made in the shape of a lotus. That’s why it is also called Lotus Garden. If it is seen from above, its shape will look like a lotus. Not only the words of Swami Vivekananda and Hindu religious gurus but also quotes of scholars like Shakespeare and Martin Luther can be seen on the stones of this garden.

What is the importance of 10 doors

​<strong>What is the importance of 10 doors</strong>​

Another special thing is this, there are 10 doors built in this temple, which are made on the basis of 10 directions of Vedic literature. It means that you can find goodness from anywhere.

The world’s largest Yagya Kund is also here.

​<strong>The world's largest yagya kund is also here</strong>

There is also a Yajnapurush Kund in the Akshardham temple, which comes in the world’s largest Yajna Kund. This kund can be seen after climbing 108 small temples and 2870 steps. Let me tell you, on 17th December 2007, the Guinness Book of World Records also declared this temple as the largest Hindu temple.

There is a theater inside the temple

​<strong>Theatre is built inside the temple</strong>​

There is also a theater inside the Akshardham temple, meaning this is the theater you might be thinking about, but in this theater all the information about Lord Swaminarayan is given. Not only this, 11 feet high idols of Lakshmi-Narayan and Shiva Parvati, Radha-Krishna, Sita-Ram can also be seen here. The temple remains open from 9:30 am to 8 pm if you wish to visit. You will have to go to Akshardham Metro Station.

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