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Akshardham Temple Delhi, Information
| Location | NH 24, Akshardham Setu |
|---|---|
| Material Used | Rajasthani pink sandstone and Italian Carrara marble |
| Architectural style | Based on the principles of Maharishi Vastu Architecture and influenced by ancient architectural styles from across India |
| Photography | Not allowed |
- What is Akshardham made of?
- Which stone is used in Akshardham temple?
- Is Akshardham temple made of gold?
- Who has made Akshardham temple?
- How was Akshardham built?
- When was Akshardham built?
- How many Akshardham are there in India?
- Who made Lotus Temple?
- Which temple is rich in India?
- Can you get married in Akshardham?
- Is Akshardham open in Covid?
What is Akshardham made of?
Idols of Swaminarayan and the gurus are covered in gold leaf . The rest — nine domes , 234 pillars , 20,000 statues — is in marble or red sandstone , hand-carved . The base is decorated with 148 stone elephants — each one carved from a single block.
Which stone is used in Akshardham temple?
NEW DELHI: If you think that the ancient art of putting life into stone is long dead in India, this mesmerizing pink sandstone and white marble wonder might change your view.
Is Akshardham temple made of gold?
Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple, Delhi
The idol of Swaminarayan placed in this temple is made of Gold while the Gurus are covered in leaf. The temple has the Guinness Book of the World record for being the largest comprehensive Hindu temple in the world.
Who has made Akshardham temple?
Sprawling across an area of 100 acres, Akshardham Temple is the brainchild of Pramukh Swami Maharaj who heads the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha.
How was Akshardham built?
The grand, ornately, ancient-style and hand-carved stone temple was built without any structural steel, and took 11,000 artisans and volunteers to construct it. The Narayan Sarovar is a holy lake surrounding the main building of Akshardham. ... It has a two storey building, comprising of 1,152 pillars and 145 windows.
When was Akshardham built?
Upon receiving the land, Pramukh Swami Maharaj performed puja on the site for success in the project. Construction on the temple began on 8 November 2000 and Akshardham was officially opened on 6 November 2005, with the building being completed in two days short of five years.
How many Akshardham are there in India?
He built these temples in lieu of his philosophy for the theism and idol worship. He has constructed 11 temples in the following states in India,i.e., Ahmedabad, Delhi, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Uttrakhand, Telangana, West Bengal, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh.
Who made Lotus Temple?
Lotus Temple, New Delhi, India. The Lotus Temple was consecrated and opened to the public in December 1986. It was designed by Iranian architect Fariborz Sahba, who won acclaim for the project even before the temple was completed. It subsequently received several awards.
Which temple is rich in India?
Tirumala Tirupati Venkateswara Temple, Andhra Pradesh
A Vaishnavite sect temple in India, Tirupati is the richest temple in the world in terms of donations.
Can you get married in Akshardham?
From what I understand, we were blessed to have the only wedding that has been permitted to be conducted in the inner sanctum of the Akshardham temple. The ceremony itself was peaceful and sacred in so many ways.
Is Akshardham open in Covid?
The famous Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple in Delhi is ready to reopen after several months from October 13 albeit with strict COVID-19 norms. ... According to reports, following guidelines have been issued by the temple authorities for the public visitors to ensure safety from COVID-19 infection.
