| Akshardham Temple in New Delhi is the latest tourist | | | | immense pleasure and relaxation to the tired body and |
| attraction of this city. Located on the banks of the river | | | | mind. |
| Yamuna near Noida in East Delhi, this huge temple is | | | | An 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 special | | | | night 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 Akshardham | | | | Gods; Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh play their role in this |
| Spread over swooping 30 acres area, this grand | | | | universe. |
| beautiful structure of Akshardham Temple at once | | | | Then there are various shopping options too inside the |
| attracts your eyes while you travel from Gazipur | | | | complex but you only get things related to Hindu |
| crossing towards Nizamuddin Bridge. Built without using | | | | mythology like books, souvenirs, calendars, etc. You |
| steel, the architecture of this palatial temple is quite | | | | can also shop for unique herbal medicines at the |
| unique. Constructed of pink sandstone and white | | | | Ayurvedic bazaar in the complex. To satisfy your |
| marble, the design of Akshardham Temple is believed | | | | hunger and thirst, there is a restaurant inside this |
| to be inspired by India's historical temples like Badrinath | | | | temple 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 intricately | | | | people in one sitting only. |
| carved ornate pillars, 9 ornate domes and 20 | | | | Since this temple depicts the Hindu mythology and |
| quadrangle shikhars. There are around 20,000 idols and | | | | Indian culture, it promises to attract a large number of |
| statues of India's great sadhus, devotees, acharyas | | | | tourists' every year under religious tourism. Remember, |
| and divine personalities along with the spectacular | | | | you are not allowed to carry camera, mobiles, eatable |
| Gajendra peeth (a plinth of stone elephants) in the | | | | and leather-made items inside. This care is mainly |
| temple. | | | | taken due to security purpose, but in case you must |
| Attractions at the Akshardham | | | | carry them then you will have to deposit them before |
| Inside its grand building, the huge temple complex has | | | | you can enter the main temple. |
| two huge exhibition halls also where you can get a | | | | Anyway all these restrictions are worth once you visit |
| chance to enjoy the visual journey of India's cultural | | | | the 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 centre | | | | Delhi, you must include this must-to-see monument of |
| for "social harmony". Meditating in the quiet gardens | | | | Delhi and I am sure you will enjoy the trip. |
| amidst fountains and beautiful bronze sculptures gives | | | | |