Akshardham is built without steel, consists of 234 ornately carved pillars, 9 ornate domes, 20 quadrangled shikhars, a spectacular Gajendra Pith (plinth of stone elephants) and 20,000 murtis and statues of India's great sadhus, devotees, acharyas and divine personalities.
It is a fusion of pink stone and pure white marble, where pink stone symbolizes bhakti in eternal bloom and white marble that of absolute purity and eternal peace. Akshardham was created by HDH Pramukh Swami Maharaj in fulfillment to the wish of his guru, Brahmaswarup Yogiji Maharaj, the fourth successor in the spiritual hierarchy of Bhagwan Swaminarayan. In only a short time span of five years Swaminarayan Akshardham became a reality through the blessings of Pramukh Swami Maharaj, 300 million man hours of epic services rendered by 11,000 volunteers, sadhus and artisans and the immense sacrifice, austerities, prayers of hundreds of thousands of young and old devotees of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
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The Akshardham Temple in Delhi, India is primarily made from pink sandstone and white marble. These rocks were chosen for their durability and aesthetic appeal, giving the temple its intricate carvings and grand architecture.
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Akshardham is the name of a Hindu temple that is located in New Delhi, India.Its official name is Swaminarayan Akshardham.
The Akshardam Temple was built by and for the Lord Swaminarayan, who is the founder of the Swaninarayan faith. It is carved entirely of pink sand stone and uses no steel or cement in the contruction.
The Akshardham temple, meaning 'the eternal, divine abode of the supreme God' is located in New Dehli India. It is a glorious masterpiece showcasing 10,000 years of Indian Architecture and Heritage. There is also an Akshardham Indian Cultural Complex in Gandhinagar, in the State of Gujarat.
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meterial used in akshardam
The Akshardham Temple in Delhi is primarily constructed from pink sandstone and white marble. The pink sandstone is sourced from Rajasthan, while the marble comes from Makrana, also in Rajasthan. These materials are intricately carved, showcasing traditional Indian architecture and craftsmanship. The combination of these rocks contributes to the temple's stunning aesthetic and durability.
The swaminarayan sampraday dates back to 1900's when it started. The famous temple is akshardham located in delhi.