Swaminarayan Akshardham, Gandhinagar

Name: Swaminarayan Akshardham
Address: J Road, Gandhinagar, 382020, India
Telephone: +91 79 2326 0001

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Swaminarayan Akshardham in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India is a large Hindu temple complex inspired by Yogiji Maharaj the fourth spiritual successor of Swaminarayan, and created by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the fifth spiritual successor of Swaminarayan according to the BAPS denomination of Swaminarayan Hinduism. Located in the capital of Gujarat, 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 mandir, 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 or soul goes to Akshardham after attaining moksha, or liberation. BAPS followers worship Swaminarayan as God almighty. ()

Local name: अक्षरधाम मंदिर, गांधीनगर Completed: 2 November 1992 (32 years ago)Coordinates: 23°13'51"N, 72°40'28"E

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J RoadGandhinagar 382020 India

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+91 79 2326 0001

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Swaminarayan Akshardham – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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