AKSHARDHAM
- ART & CULTURE
News: Akshardham in US: Here’s all you
need to know about the world’s largest Hindu temple
What's
in the news?
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Akshardham, the world’s largest Hindu
temple constructed in the United States (US), was inaugurated on October 8 in
the presence of Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan (BAPS) leader
Mahant Swami Maharaj, with thousands of people in attendance.
Akshardham:
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The Akshardham Temple, officially known as
the Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple, is a Hindu
temple complex located in Delhi, India.
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It is Located on the banks of the Yamuna River.
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Akshardham Temple God is Bhagwan Swaminarayan (1781- 1830).
However, it is also dedicated to great saints, devas and averts of Hindu Gods.
Architecture:
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It comprises the main temple, beautifully
laid out gardens, exhibitions, open courtyards and water bodies, each section
presenting an intriguing aspect of Hindu religion and spirituality.
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Constructed with pink sandstone and marble, Akshardham Mandir is the centre of the
Akshardham Temple complex.
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It is built in the traditional Hindu
architectural style.
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It follows the traditional Vastu shastra as well as Pancharatra Shastra.
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The mandir and the entire complex display
intricate carvings of flowers, animals, musicians, dancers and Hindu deities.