'Akshardham' means the divine abode of God. It is hailed as an eternal place of devotion, purity and peace. Swaminarayan Akshardham at New Delhi is a Mandir – an abode of God, a Hindu house of worship, and a spiritual and cultural campus dedicated to …

A visit to Swaminarayan Akshardham’s two thematic gardens is a conversation with nature, history and culture. Learn about inspiring children, men and women from Indian history at the Bharat Upvan. Imbibe the wisdom of great minds from around the world at the Yogihriday Kamal.

Swaminarayan Akshardham's mandovar is the largest, most intricately carved mandovar built in India in the last eight hundred years. It is 25 feet high, 611 feet long and features 200 sculptured stone figures of many of Hinduism’s great rishis, sadhus, devotees, acharyas and avatars.

Swaminarayan Akshardham at New Delhi offers a variety of mediums, from a large format film to a multimedia water show, to learn and experience many of Hinduism’s traditions and values. Depending on an individual’s time, interests and quest, …

Welcome to Swaminarayan Akshardham, a unique complex of Indian culture in India’s capital, New Delhi. It beautifully showcases Indian art, wisdom, heritage and values as a tribute to Bhagwan Swaminarayan (1781-1830 CE), a torchbearer of Indian culture. Set in a vast 100-acre site, Swaminarayan Akshardham was built in only 5 years. Inspired and

In the central sanctum, the 'Garbhagruh', one has darshan of the murti of Bhagwan Swaminarayan (1781-1830 CE), to whom the Akshardham mandir is dedicated. He is accompanied in the central shrine by the succession of divine gurus of the fellowship, each depicted in a posture of service and devotion.

The Sahaj Anand Water Show calls the Yagnapurush Kund its home. An replica of grand traditional step-wells, it measures 300’ x 300’ and has 2,870 steps and 108 small shrines.

Through the Bhakti Dwar or Gate of Devotion, one enters Akshardham's Visitor Center. The Visitor Center greets everyone with a display of bells to welcome all that is good. In the Visitor Center, one will find volunteers ready to assist in planning one's time at the Akshardham complex.

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Historical connections between the Swaminarayan Sampraday and New Delhi from the time of Bhagwan Swaminarayan to the inauguration of Swaminarayan Akshardham.