Akshardham Temple - A Remarkable Architectural Feat

Akshardham Temple in New Delhi is the latest touristimmense pleasure and relaxation to the tired body and
attraction of this city. Located on the banks of the rivermind.
Yamuna near Noida in East Delhi, this huge temple isAn eye-opening experience at Akshardham Temple is
considered as one of the wonders of modern India.the 'musical fountain show' that can be enjoyed at
This article explains what makes this temple so specialnight only. It is really a visual treat to watch that
to all the visitors.10-mintues show which depicts how the Hindu trinity of
Architecture of AkshardhamGods; Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh play their role in this
Spread over swooping 30 acres area, this granduniverse.
beautiful structure of Akshardham Temple at onceThen there are various shopping options too inside the
attracts your eyes while you travel from Gazipurcomplex but you only get things related to Hindu
crossing towards Nizamuddin Bridge. Built without usingmythology like books, souvenirs, calendars, etc. You
steel, the architecture of this palatial temple is quitecan also shop for unique herbal medicines at the
unique. Constructed of pink sandstone and whiteAyurvedic bazaar in the complex. To satisfy your
marble, the design of Akshardham Temple is believedhunger and thirst, there is a restaurant inside this
to be inspired by India's historical temples like Badrinathtemple complex. Modeled on the Ajanta and Ellora
(Uttaranchal), Somnath (Gujarat) and Konark (Orissa).caves, the restaurant can accommodate around 5000
This palace-like monument temple has 234 intricatelypeople in one sitting only.
carved ornate pillars, 9 ornate domes and 20Since this temple depicts the Hindu mythology and
quadrangle shikhars. There are around 20,000 idols andIndian culture, it promises to attract a large number of
statues of India's great sadhus, devotees, acharyastourists' every year under religious tourism. Remember,
and divine personalities along with the spectacularyou are not allowed to carry camera, mobiles, eatable
Gajendra peeth (a plinth of stone elephants) in theand leather-made items inside. This care is mainly
temple.taken due to security purpose, but in case you must
Attractions at the Akshardhamcarry them then you will have to deposit them before
Inside its grand building, the huge temple complex hasyou can enter the main temple.
two huge exhibition halls also where you can get aAnyway all these restrictions are worth once you visit
chance to enjoy the visual journey of India's culturalthe temple complex which took around five years to
heritage and moral values. To entertain you more,complete. So next when you plan your trip to New
there is also an IMAX cinema and a research centreDelhi, you must include this must-to-see monument of
for "social harmony". Meditating in the quiet gardensDelhi and I am sure you will enjoy the trip.
amidst fountains and beautiful bronze sculptures gives