Friday, 7 October 2011

Akshardham Tourism Spot and Timings

Swaminarayan Akshardham temple is the full name of Akshardham Temple which is one of the recently built structure in India. It is one of the most attractive structure because of its great architecture. People from all over the world come to India to witness the exotic beauty of Akshardham during the akshardham delhi timings. It has made it place in the list of tourist attraction in India along with Qutab Minar, Taj Mahal and various other monuments across India.

 In 1968 Brahmaswarup Yogiji Maharasj had expressed his desire that there should be a mandir on the banks of river Yamuna. In other words we can say that in 1968 there was a conception or birth of idea of Akshardham temple in Delhi. His wish was passed onto his followers and with the efforts of his successor and spiritual master of BAPS, HDH Pramukh Swami Maharaj his desire took a form.

In the year 2000 Bhumi Darshan and Shilanyas Mahotsav of Akshardham temple in Delhi took place and a year later in 2001 first stone-laying ceremony was performed. Swamishri visited the place in the year 2002 and soon after Dwarshakh Khadsal Pujan took place. In the year 2003 Mandir Murti-Pratishtha took place which was followed by Ghummat Chavi Pujan.  In 2004, again Swamishri visited the place to look over the progress of construction of Akshardham temple. At last in the year 2005 Murti Sthapan Vidhi was performed and now people visit the temple in the akshardham delhi timings.

Akshardham temple in Delhi is a work of flawless artwork and architecture which is being appreciated by all people visiting the place. This temple is dedicated to Swaminarayan. It is located near Mayur Vihar in Delhi on the banks of river Yamuna thus one can say that Akshardham temple in Delhi is dipped in the holy river of spirituality. To keep the security of the place pilgrims are allowed in the temple between akshardham delhi timings

Akshardham temple in Delhi was constructed in the year 2000, however it was opened to the public in the month of November, 2005. It is being regarded as one of the most fabulous and fascinating modern monuments. It has made a place in Guinness Book of world records.

Akshardham is regarded as a great Hindu temple located in calm and serene surroundings away from the hustle and bustle environment of the capital of India, Delhi.  A person who wants to visit the place needs to know the Akshardham temple delhi timings well before hand because Akshardham temple delhi timings varies according to the season. The Akshardham temple delhi timings are given below: 

Entry Timings: (From July 19, 2011)            
Complex- First Entry 9.30 am, Last Entry 6.30 pm              
Exhibitions- 10.30 am to 6.00 pm
Musical Fountain 7.45 pm (Please note that timings will change as per season, depending on Sunset timings.
The entire Swaminarayan Akshardham Complex is closed on Mondays
Night Lighting:   On Saturdays, Sundays.               
Restaurant 'Premvati':- 11:00 am to 8:00 pm       
Souvenir Shop:- 11:00 am to 8:00 pm