The exhibitions are displayed in three large halls, each with a unique display style. A source of education, information and inspiration, they are a fourfold combination of art, science, culture and spirituality. Artistically mesmerizing, scientifically stunning, culturally moving, and spiritually elevating, the exhibitions create amazing environments capable of transporting viewers to ancient India. A balanced fusion of ancient values and wisdom and the best of modern media and technology, the exhibitions provide a powerful, soul-stirring experience of Hindu heritage and universal values. The three halls are: Sahajanand Darshan – Hall of Values; Neelkanth Darshan – Large Format Film; Sanskruti Darshan – Cultural Boat Ride.
Visitors walk into a world of values that can help change their lives and the world. Universal values like love, ahimsa (non-violence), fearlessness, service, humility, compassion, spiritual consciousness, honesty, unity and peace are displayed through a series of exhibits using animatronic figures, scenic representations and short videos. Learn More »
Come and take your seat in this unique giant screen theater. Explore the highest mountains and deepest gorges of the Himalayas, trek through the rain forests of Assam and see the magnificent Rameshwaram mandir. Follow in the footsteps of Neelkanth, a youthful Bhagwan Swaminarayan, on his journey across the Indian subcontinent in this epic large format film. Learn More »
Board a boat and sail through thousands of years of ancient Indian history. Experience the lifestyle of the Vedic era. Pass through the oldest university and watch an eye surgery happening more than a thousand years ago. This 12 minute boat ride presents some of India’s important contributions to the world. Learn More »
Akshardham combines spirituality and high technology in presenting India’s rich spiritual and cultural heritage. India, to become a ‘developed’ country in the fullest sense of the term, should be economically developed, scientifically advanced and militarily strong and at the same time preserve its ancient spiritual and cultural heritage. (15 Oct. 2005)
I had the privilege of being present when the water show was inaugurated in Gandhinagar some years back. Today I had the privilege of seeing the ‘Sahaj Anand’ water show, a spectacular light show, conveying a powerful spiritual message. Also an engineering feat. (16 Nov. 2014)
A wonderful exposition of Indian culture and artistry.
This is a place of pilgrimage, a place of love and devotion and a place of discovery of what is essentially the gift to this generation of our ancient culture, also a place where one marvels at the vision and compassion of Pramukh Swami Maharaj. My head bows in reverence.