The Largest Hindu Temple in the World

The Akshardham in the Delhi, India is the largest Hinduspread the word of humanity. In the show you move
Temple in the world. It is dedicated to Lordfrom one diorama to the other and see the different
Swaminarayan who was one of the most knownevents happening in the Lord's life.
Hindu prophets. This temple depicts the cultural beautyIf you are still not tired then you should definitely
at its best. It is situate at the outskirts of Delhi on theexperience the boat ride. The ride lasts for about 12
banks of the Yamuna River. The architecture of theminutes and it makes you experience the 10,000 year
temple speaks volumes of the Indian culture fromold Indian heritage and culture. It is a trip through the
10,000 years ago. The temple was built over a periodancient inventions and discoveries made by renowned
of 5 years and it hired the services of 11,000 artisans.Indians. Through the musical fountain at night you can
Akshardham was inaugurated in November, 2005 andsee the fascinating combination of the natural elements
ever since it receives thousands of visitors daily. Theresuch as fire, water, air and earth. You can laze around
is another Akshardham temple in Gandhinagar, theor take walk in the premises garden which is also
capital of Gujarat state. Akshardham means eternal orcalled the Garden of India. This is one of the biggest
lasting forever. There are many things to do ingardens of India with lush green lawns and it has
Akshardham. First of all you can visit the main templewonderful bronze statues of different Hindu Gods at
in the premises that has a very biog idol of lordsome places.
Swaminarayan.One important thing to be noted is that due to security
The whole temple is built without using a single piece ofreasons wallets, purses, bags and mobile phones are
steel. The main temple inside consists of a total of 234not allowed in the temple premises. You may either put
carved pillars and 20,000 small murtis (idols). It also hasthem in your car or deliver them at the safety deposit
a spectacular path called the Gajndra Path and 9boxes at the gate. This temple is a not to be missed
ornate domes. After visiting the main temple you cansight in Delhi. It symbolizes the architectural brilliance
see the audio animatronics show that has duration ofand is spread over 100 acres. Sandstone and marble
3 hours. The show consists of the different stages inare the main materials used for building the temple. Do
the life of Lord Swaminarayan and how he left hisnot forget to visit the IMAX theater which shows the
luxurious life of being a prince to understand thedocumentaries and films of Lord Swaminarayan. You
sufferings of people outside his kingdom. Ultimately hecan eat your lunch at the restaurant within the temple
achieved enlightenment after his religious teachings topremises.