![]() Akshardham Temple ConstructionĪkshardham Temple is constructed with Hindu architecture. The designers used ancient Indian scientific principles of Shilp Shastra, Vastu Shastra, and Pancharatra shastra to build Akshardham Temple. Instead, red sandstone from Rajasthan and Italian marble were used to build Akshardham Temple. ![]() But what is so remarkable about Akshardham Temple is that no steel, cement, concrete, or metal was used in its architecture and construction. One interesting thing to note about Akshardham Temple is that its design and architecture are inspired by Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Yogiji Maharaj, who is a saint of BAPS constructed the Akshardham Temple in Delhi along with Pramukh Swami Maharaj. BAPS is a Hindu religious sect that was established to propagate his teachings. The main deity of this temple is Swaminarayan, who was a famous yogi. Akshardham Temple opened to the public in 2005 and was inaugurated by Pramukh Swami Maharaj in the presence of famous dignitaries and personalities. So, the real meaning of Akshardham is an abode of that which is eternal. The name Akshardham is taken from two words – ‘Akshar’ means eternal, and ‘Dham’ means an abode. If you are going on a sightseeing tour of Delhi, make a point to visit Akshardham Temple. ![]() Akshardham Temple is so huge that it will take a half-day to just visit the various attractions in the temple. The temple is not just a single temple but it is a very big temple complex with incredible architecture and green gardens. One of the most famous sightseeing spots in Delhi is Akshardham Temple. See the fine art of Akshardham Temple in Delhi ![]()
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