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Free entry. Registration not required.
Visitors entry time 9.30am to 6.30pm.
Swagatam - The entry point Timings: Starts from 9:30 am and last entry at 6:30 pm.
Garden Timings: Starts from 9:30 am and last entry at 6:30 pm. Closes at 7 pm.
Mandir Darshan: 9:30 am to 8:00 pm Arti: 10:00 am and 6 pm.
Abhishek Mandap Timings: 9:30 am to 8:00 pm. Aarti Time: 6:30pm. Time to See: 10 to 25 minutes. Ritual Duration: 10 to 15 minutes.
Exhibitions Ticket Window: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Exhibition time: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Water Show Ticket Window: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Show: After Sunset, Currently 7:00 PM. Multiple shows may be held during weekends or public holidays.
Description:See below the main attractions, timings and schedules of major events at Akshardham temple, Delhi.
Swaminarayan Akshardham is a unique complex of Indian culture in India's capital, New Delhi. It beautifully showcases Indian art, wisdom, heritage and values. It is a tribute to Bhagwan Swaminarayan (1781 - 1830 CE) who at the age of 11 embarked on a spiritual journey.
Set in a vast 100-acre site, Swaminarayan Akshardham was built in only 5 years, inspired and created by Pramukh Swami Maharaj.
Entry to the temple and Garden is free. However other facilities and exhibitions incur a fee.
Main Attractions
Swagatam - The entry point
Ten Gates representing the ten principal directions described in the Hindu culture. Bhakti Dwar celebrates the Vedic tradition of dual worship, offering devotion to God and his choicest devotee. 208 sculpted forms of God and his devotee decorate this splendid gate. Mayur Dwar: The peacock is a symbol of beauty and purity. The two Mayur Dwars (Peacock gates) pay tribute to the joy and colour peacocks add to life. A total of 869 sculpted peacocks adorn each of the beautiful gates.
Akshardham Mandir
The focal point of the entire complex is the grand Akshardham Mandir, built of pink stone and white marble. Measuring 141 ft high, 316 ft wide and 356 ft long it features 234 intricately carved pillars, 9 magnificent domes, pinnacles and over 20,000 superbly sculpted figures. It is built without using steel. In the centre is a gold-plated statue of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, that stands on a plinth embellished with 148 elephants. The surrounding two-tier colonnade has over 2,000 pillars and 300 windows.
Bharat Upvan - The culture garden
Opposite the Mandir lies Bharat Upvan. It comprises 22 acres of beautifully cultivated and artistically designed lawns, trees, plants and shrubs. The garden displays 65 bronze statues of India's great men, women and children, whose lives inspire all to nobler heights. The view of the Akshardham Mandir from here is majestic.
Garden Entry Entry is free.
Abhishek Mandap
Offer prayers and make wishes while ritually pouring Ganga water on the enchanting murti of Neelkanth Varni.
Abhishek Donation: ₹ 50 per person.
Exhibitions
Universal values for mankind, such as ahimsa, courage, endeavour, honesty, faith, etc. Are presented from the life of Bhagwan Swaminarayan through films, light and sound show with robotic figures.
2. Neelkanth Darshan - Giant screen theatre
A large format film vividly portrays the true story of an 11-year-old child yogi, Neelkanth Varni. Projected on an 85 ft x 65 ft screen, the film was shot in 108 locations in India and features a cast of over 45,000 people. The film takes the viewers on an exciting pilgrimage through the majestic Himalayas and India's sacred places, festivals, traditions and values.
3. Sanskruti Darshan - Boat ride
A spectacular 14-minute boat ride through 10,000 years of Indian culture, which flourished on the banks of river Sarasvati. Based on authentic research, 800 statues bring India's glorious heritage to life. See the world's oldest Vedic village and bazaar. Sail through Takshashila – the world's first university. Learn about the discoveries and inventions of India's ancient rishi scientists, and much more.
Exhibitions Ticket Price:
Adults: ₹ 170
Seniors (Age 60+): ₹ 125
Children (Age 4 – 11): ₹ 100
Children (Below Age 4): Free
Exhibitions ticket includes Sahajanand Darshan, Neelkanth Darshan and Sanskruti Darshan - all three exhibitions. Separate tickets for the individual exhibition are not available.
Time to See: Sahajanand Darshan: 1 hour, Neelkanth Darshan: 45 minutes, Sanskruti Darshan: 15 minutes
Water Show
The large lotus-shaped Yagnapurush Kund is a replica of a traditional Yagna Kund. Every evening it is transformed into the spectacular ‘Sahaj Anand Water Show’, which creatively blends lasers, lights, fire, fountains, projections and live action to portray an enthralling spiritual message from the Upanishads. Adjacent to the Kund is the inspiring 27 ft high metallic murti of Neelkanth Varni, the teenage-yogi form of Bhagwan Swaminarayan.
Maha Arti: Before First Show
Tickets:
Adults (Age 12+): ₹ 80
Seniors (Age 60+): ₹ 80
Children (Age 4 – 11): ₹ 50
Children (Below Age 4): Free
Time to See: 24 minutes.
There are a food court and a souvenir shop as well.
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