Though the landmarks in Delhi are India Gate, Red Fort and Qutub Minar, Akshardham Temple is one of the largest Hindu temples. The beauty and grandeur of the temple will surely leave you in utter surprise. If you have not visited it till now, make sure to put it on the itinerary on your next Delhi visit. For many years, I just had a bird’s view from the metro innumerable times. But a few days back, I decided to explore and enjoy the beauty of the temple by visiting it. Thanks to my friend for accompanying me! For the first time visitors, travel guides are very helpful in exploring the Temple.
Just could not believe my eyes by the beauty of the temple and its complex. The enormous size of the temple has placed it on the list of Guinness Book of World Records. It really deserves to be there. The temple complex comprises of the temple itself, verdant gardens, a museum, large cultural theatre where you can get to learn about Indian culture, water canals, cafes and souvenir shops as well. The experience in the temple is an enlightening journey through India’s beautiful art, values and its contribution towards the progress, happiness and harmony of people.
Built only in a span of five years, this magnificent piece of art is a centre of attraction among people who want to find peace and tranquility in the midst of spiritual presence. For those who want to enjoy the beauty of nature in the lush green manicured garden and explore the various intricate designs and sculptures at its best, the Akshardham Temple also known as Swaminarayan Temple is the perfect destination in Delhi. For leisurely visit, it is also a good getaway. The temple complex is adorned with large number of pillars and towers, beautiful domes, and thousands of figures representing themes of Indian Mythology. The size of the various carvings differs a lot; even the smallest are done with the same precision as the larger ones. I was just amazed by the artistic details of those. How can such precision and accuracy arise on the hands of the artisan! There must be some magic on those hands and most importantly those are the real artisans.
There must be rarely some occasions in life when you attain peace of mind; Akshardham visit is one such occasion in my life. What more you can expect from this enchanting place! Attaining peace is something which everybody longs for. You can also refresh yourself and flow with the rhythm of music and water of the dancing fountains. To enjoy this, you have to remain there till evening. Local people even visit the temple in the evenings to escape from the hustle and bustle of life and enjoy the serene atmosphere of the place for few hours.
Personally, I really liked it and will try to visit it again whenever time permits. You will also definitely love visiting the Swaminarayan Temple.
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