Akshardham (Gandhinagar)
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Swaminarayan Akshardham in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India is a large Hindu temple complex inspired by Yogiji Maharaj (1892–1971) the fourth spiritual successor of Swaminarayan, and created by Pramukh Swami Maharaj (1921–2016), the fifth spiritual successor of Swaminarayan according to the BAPS denomination of Swaminarayan Hinduism. The complex was built over 13 years and is a tribute to Swaminarayan and his life and teachings. At the center of the 23-acre complex is the Akshardham temple, which is built from 6,000 metric tons of pink sandstone from Rajasthan. The complex's name refers to the divine abode of Swaminarayan in the BAPS philosophy; followers of Swaminarayan believe that the jiva (soul) goes to Akshardham after attaining moksha, or liberation.
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Where it is
Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Open in Google Maps
How to reach
- By train: nearest station Gandhinagar Capital railway station (GNC), about 6 km by road.
- By air: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD), about 22 km by road.
In-depth temple guides nearby
- Shri Ranchhodraiji Maharaj Temple, Dakor – Dakor, Thasra taluka, Kheda district (about 90 km)
- Shri Kalika Mata (Mahakali) Temple, Pavagadh – Pavagadh Hill, near Champaner, Panchmahal district (about 151 km)
- Shri Arasuri Ambaji Mata Temple, Ambaji – Ambaji, Danta taluka, Banaskantha district (near the Rajasthan border) (about 155 km)
- Shrinathji Haveli, Nathdwara – Nathdwara, Rajsamand district (about 48 km north-east of Udaipur) (about 277 km)
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