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Akshardham temple is a Hindu Mandir located in East Delhi near the banks of the Yamuna River. It also houses India’s largest step well. Akshardham’ means the divine abode of God. It is hailed as an eternal place of devotion, purity and peace.
Highlights
• Akshardham Temple
• 148 life-sized elephant statues
• India’s Largest Step Well
Additional Info
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Akshardham temple is a Hindu Mandir located in East Delhi near the banks of the Yamuna River. It also houses India’s largest step well. Akshardham’ means the divine abode of God. It is hailed as an eternal place of devotion, purity and peace.
Highlights
• Akshardham Temple
• 148 life-sized elephant statues
• India’s Largest Step Well
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Swaminarayan Akshardham, Nh 24 Akshardham Setu, New Delhi 110092 India
You will be picked up from your hotel in New Delhi in a private, air conditioned vehicle and be driven to Akshardham Temple.
Upon arrival, visit the temple with your English speaking guide. The Swaminarayan Akshardham temple is a Hindu Mandir located in East Delhi near the banks of the Yamuna River. The main temple is 141 feet high, 316 foot wide and 356 feet long. It has 20,000 statues, 234 carved pillars and nine domes.
In the complex is the Yagnapurush Kund (a replica of a grand traditional step-well), which has 2,870 steps and 108 small shrines. The nine-lotus design of the central pool is a replica of a ritual yantra or arrangement used in sacred Hindu ceremonies.The mandir is a tribute to Bhagwan Swaminarayan (1781- 1830), the avatars, devas and great sages of Hinduism. The traditionally-styled complex was inaugurated on 6 November 2005 with the blessings of HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj.
At the end of your tour, you will be driven back to your hotel in New Delhi.
Duration: 2 hours
