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Akshardham Temple

In the long history of man's endeavor to grasp the fundamental truth of being,the sages and profound thinkers of early India have helped in solving the problems of the origin,the nature and the destiny of man and the universe. Since then temple has acted as the entrance of self-realization and God. Akshardham is not just a temple,but a place of education,entertainment and enlightenment. There are 73 richly patterned and 63 partially carved pillars.

Spread across a 23-acres,this complex is flooded with shrines,sculptures,parks,lakes and rides. All these come together to create the most powerful experience of Indian culture ever to exist. Dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan and inspired by Pujya Pramukh Swami Maharaj,Akshardham is a miracle worked by the service and devotion of thousands of volunteers.

The imposing 10 story high monument is made entirely of intricately carved,6000 tons of pink sand-stone from Rajasthan,with no steel or cement used at all,ensuring that the monument will last for a thousand years. More than 12 million man hours of 900 skilled craftsmen have created this magnificent monument of 93 sculpted pillars,40 windows carved from both sides,and a feast of forms and filigrees. Built inch to inch according to the ancient Sthaapatya shastras of India,no steel has been used. Support beams are 22 ft. single piece stone blocks. The pillars are poetry in stone,with beautiful expression from foot to crown.

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