AKSHARDHAM TEMPLE OF DELHI
Akshardham is a Hindu temple complex situated in Delhi, India.
It sits near the banks of the Yamuna adjacent to the 2010 Commonwealth Games village in eastern New Delhi.
It was inaugurated on 6 November, 2005,by Dr.Abdul Kalam.
The main monument, at the center of the complex, is 141-foot high, 316-foot wide, and 370-foot long.
It is covered top to bottom with carved details of flora, fauna, dancers, musicians, and deities.
It is constructed entirely from Rajasthani pink sandstone and Italian Carrara marble, without any support of steel or concrete.
The monument also consists of 234 carved pillars, nine domes, and 20,000 murtis and statues of Hinduism's sadhus, devotees, and acharyas.
Under the central dome statue of Swaminarayan which is 11-foot is installed.
There are 3 halls which exhibits various kinds of shows related to Indian culture and origin.
Also there is a musical fountain show that depicts the cycle of birth, life, and death as described in Indian philosophy.
It also contains sixty acres of lush lawns, gardens and exquisite bronze statues.
A lotus-shaped garden also makes the premises wonderful.
Museum there gives an insight of ancient Indian history with modern techniques.
The temple is included in the Guinness Book of World Records as worlds largest comprehensive Hindu Temple.
Akshardham is a Hindu temple complex situated in Delhi, India.
It sits near the banks of the Yamuna adjacent to the 2010 Commonwealth Games village in eastern New Delhi.
It was inaugurated on 6 November, 2005,by Dr.Abdul Kalam.
The main monument, at the center of the complex, is 141-foot high, 316-foot wide, and 370-foot long.
It is covered top to bottom with carved details of flora, fauna, dancers, musicians, and deities.
It is constructed entirely from Rajasthani pink sandstone and Italian Carrara marble, without any support of steel or concrete.
The monument also consists of 234 carved pillars, nine domes, and 20,000 murtis and statues of Hinduism's sadhus, devotees, and acharyas.
Under the central dome statue of Swaminarayan which is 11-foot is installed.
There are 3 halls which exhibits various kinds of shows related to Indian culture and origin.
Also there is a musical fountain show that depicts the cycle of birth, life, and death as described in Indian philosophy.
It also contains sixty acres of lush lawns, gardens and exquisite bronze statues.
A lotus-shaped garden also makes the premises wonderful.
Museum there gives an insight of ancient Indian history with modern techniques.
The temple is included in the Guinness Book of World Records as worlds largest comprehensive Hindu Temple.
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