‘Swagatam’ – Welcome. Akshardham welcomes people from all directions, faiths and beliefs. The exploration of Akshardham begins with auspicious symbols and prayers for universal peace and harmony. The experience begins with the invocation of ‘आ नो भद्राः क्रतवो यन्तु विश्वतः’ – ‘Let noble thoughts come to us from all sides’. This prayer is as relevant to all visitors as it is to the underlying concept of Akshardham.

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Built of pink sandstone and marble, the mandir is the spiritual center of the entire complex. The murtis of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, His successors, Shri Radha-Krishna, Shri Sita-Ram, Shri Lakshmi-Narayan and Shri Parvati-Shiva reside in this intricately carved abode. Strengthening the faith of believers, blessing all aspirants and bringing peace to everyone, the Akshardham Mandir is a temple that welcomes all.

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Come and join in the abhishek ritual. Bathe the youthful, yogic form of Bhagwan Swaminarayan and offer a prayer – for personal strength and spiritual progress, for loved ones, for world peace – for anything you desire.

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A balanced fusion of ancient values and wisdom and the best of modern media and technology, these exhibitions provide a powerful, soul-stirring experience of Indian heritage and universal values. A source of education, information and inspiration, they are a fourfold combination of art, science, culture and spirituality.

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Sitting on the steps of an ancient step well, as the Sun sets, visitors travel back in time to the Vedic era and witness the secret of ‘Sahaj Anand’ – spontaneous joy. This new water show, opened in November 2014, presents a story from the Kena Upanishad using a breathtaking interplay of various media including water, lights, laser, video projection, and fire.

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A visit to Swaminarayan Akshardham’s two thematic gardens is a conversation with nature and with history. Learn about inspiring children, men and women from Indian history at the Bharat Upvan. Imbibe the wisdom of great minds from around the world at the Yogihriday Kamal.

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