{"id":7436,"date":"2026-03-29T14:36:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T14:36:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ahospitalityclub.com\/?post_type=place&#038;p=7436"},"modified":"2026-03-29T14:36:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T14:36:04","slug":"akshardham-temple","status":"publish","type":"place","link":"https:\/\/theformloop.com\/greentreks\/place\/akshardham-temple\/","title":{"rendered":"Akshardham Temple"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Swaminarayan Akshardham, commonly known as Akshardham Temple, is one of the most impressive modern temple complexes in New Delhi. The entire temple complex was built in only five years through the blessings of HDH Pramukh Swami Maharaj of the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) and the colossal devotional efforts of 11,000 artisans and thousands of BAPS volunteers. Heralded by the Guinness World Record as the World\u2019s Largest Comprehensive Hindu Temple, the complex was inaugurated on 6 November, 2005. Constructed from pink sandstone and white marble, the temple is richly adorned with intricate carvings of deities, saints, and motifs inspired by Indian traditions, reflecting remarkable craftsmanship and devotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond the main temple, the complex offers a unique blend of spirituality and cultural experience, including exhibitions, boat rides depicting ancient Indian history, and evening light and water shows. Dedicated to Swaminarayan, Akshardham presents timeless teachings of faith, harmony, and service in a contemporary setting. With its vast scale, detailed artistry, and serene ambiance, it has become a major landmark, attracting visitors seeking both cultural insight and spiritual reflection. Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi epitomizes 10,000 years of Indian culture in all its breathtaking grandeur, beauty, wisdom and bliss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Items ALLOWED in the Complex:<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wallet | Money | Passport | Jewellery | Water Bottle | Shoes | Belts | Ladies Purse | Baby Food | Jackets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>(FREE Clock Room available : Electronic Items must be Switched Off)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dress Code:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Upper Wear:<\/strong> Must cover Shoulders, Chest, Back and upper Arms (No Sleeveless allowed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lower Wear:<\/strong> Must extend below the Knees. (No Shorts, Skirts OR dresses above Knee length)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Timing:<\/strong> 10.00 AM to 06.30 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Open : All Days (Closed Every Monday)<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Exhibition Fee: <\/strong><em>(updated April\u2019 2026)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>INR 260 Per Adult (Age 12+)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INR 210 Per Senior Citizen (Age 60+)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INR 160 Per Child (Age 4 &#8211; 11 yrs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entry free for Children below 4 yrs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water Show in Hindi (24 minutes) (Musical Fountain) Fee:<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> <em>In Windy conditions, the audience may get wet by the fountain water.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>INR 110 Per Adult (Age 12+)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INR 110 Per Senior Citizen (Age 60+)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INR 60 Per Child (Age 4 &#8211; 11 yrs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entry free for Children below 4 yrs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":7437,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"city":[66],"country":[61],"class_list":["post-7436","place","type-place","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","city-delhi","country-india"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theformloop.com\/greentreks\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/place\/7436","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theformloop.com\/greentreks\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/place"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theformloop.com\/greentreks\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/place"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theformloop.com\/greentreks\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7437"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theformloop.com\/greentreks\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7436"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"city","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theformloop.com\/greentreks\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/city?post=7436"},{"taxonomy":"country","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theformloop.com\/greentreks\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/country?post=7436"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}