OVERVIEW - Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi epitomizes 10,000 years of Indian culture in all its breathtaking grandeur, beauty, wisdom and bliss. It brilliantly showcases the essence of India's ancient architecture, traditions and timeless spiritual messages. It sits near the banks of the Yamuna adjacent to the 2010 Commonwealth Games village in eastern New Delhi. In addition to the large central temple crafted entirely of stone, the complex features exhibitions on incidents from the life of Swaminarayan and the history of India, an IMAX feature on the early life of Swaminarayan as the teenage yogi, Nilkanth, a musical fountain on the message of the Upanishads, and large landscaped gardens. The temple opens at 09:30 am and entry is closed by 05:30 pm. The temple remain closed on every Mondays.
Pick up from Delhi airport / hotel / your desired location.
(Recommended time 4:00 - 05:00 PM) Pick up from your respective place by an air condition
private car.
Drive to Akshardham Temple.
En route, visit India Gate, Presidents House, Parliament House,
Embassies area & few other Government buildings etc.
Light and Sound program starts at 6.00pm at Akshardham temple.
Experience the Sahaj Anand - The water show.
The Sahaj Anand Water Show calls the Yagnapurush Kund its home. An replica of grand
traditional step-wells, it measures 300' x 300' and has 2,870 steps and 108 small shrines.
The nine-lotus design of the central pool is a replication of a ritual yantra or arrangement
used in sacred Hindu ceremonies. At the head of the step-well is the 27 feet tall bronze
murti of Neelkanth Varni. He presides over the step-well inspiring determination, devotion
and courage in all who catch his sight. The Sahaj Anand Water Show is a breathtaking
24-minute presentation which unites a variety of intriguing media to bring to life a story
from the Kena Upanishad. Multi-color lasers, video projections, underwater flames, water
jets and surround sound in symphony with lights and live actors produce a captivating and
inspiring presentation. International experts contributed their expertise with BAPS
volunteers and sadhus to produce this one-of-a-kind presentation.
"Special thanks from RK India Travels"