Akshardham Temple

Vital Information for Visitors

Address:

Noida Mor, Pandav Nagar, New Delhi - 110092

Open & Close:

Open on all days (Except Monday): From 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM

Entry Fees:

No Entry Fee

Duration:

Approx 2 – 3 Hours

The present day Akshardham Temple, spread over 40 hectare on the east bank of the Yamuna river, was constructed by Pramukh Swami Maharaj and inaugurated in 2005. One will be astonished to know that this temple was first envisioned by sadhu Yogiji Maharaj, in 1968. Akshardham Temple is among the largest set of Hindu temples in the world, registered in the Guinness World Record. The other three temples of the set of the largest temples are in Tamil Nadu.

The speed of its construction (five years) is as impressive as the quality of work. More than 6000 tons of pink sandstone and white marbles have been used to build the temple and carve out sculptured reliefs. It’s result of incessant effort of 7000 craftsmen & 3,000 volunteers. Although the cutting of stones was begun by machines, all finishing were made by hand and no steel was used for monuments. The site remains a sacred place of worship, with strict rules. It is, in any case, part of a peaceful and pleasant stroll, far from the hubbub of Delhi.