{"id":280,"date":"2015-02-26T05:17:48","date_gmt":"2015-02-26T05:17:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/akshardham.com\/beta-akdmWP\/?page_id=280"},"modified":"2025-09-13T11:46:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T06:16:20","slug":"premanand","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/akshardham.com\/gujarat\/explore\/exhibitions\/premanand\/","title":{"rendered":"Premanand"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"container_100\" style=\"height: 80px; position: fixed;\"><\/div>\r\n<section id=\"man\" class=\"exhibition-page-section\" title=\"Introduction\">\r\n    <div class=\"col-md-12 column topmargin\">\r\n        <div class=\"page-header_border\">\r\n            <div class=\"jumbotron \">\r\n                <h1>PREMANAND<\/h1>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Swaminarayan Akshardham, Gujarat: Premanand\" src=\"https:\/\/akshardham.com\/gujarat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/exhibition-premanad-slider_MMCL1913-2.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive noborder\" \/><\/div>\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row clearfix\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-md-12 jumbotron\">Discover a spiritual heritage that can transform lives and change the world. Dioramas and live-setting displays show core Hindu values that herald eternal happiness. These values are rooted in the Upanishads, Ramayan, and Mahabharat \u2013 the most sacred scriptures of India; their messages are timeless and relevant to people of all ages, creeds, and cultures. <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-12 topmargin\">\r\n            <div class=\"jumbotron \">\r\n                    <h1>UPANISHADS<\/h1>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Swaminarayan Akshardham, Gujarat: Premanand - Upanishads\" src=\"https:\/\/akshardham.com\/gujarat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/exhibition-upanishad-inner_MMCL1879.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive\" \/>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-12  jumbotron bottommargin text-center\">The Upanishads are the foundation of Hindu philosophical thought. Sages and philosophers of early India ponder concepts of origin, character, and destiny of mankind and the universe. They have guided Hindus and others in their endeavor to grasp the ultimate truth and realize the path to salvation. The central theme of the Upanishads includes realization of the atma (the soul), and realization of Paramatma (God) through the enlightened guru. \t<\/div><br \/>\r\n            \r\n\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-12 topmargin\">\r\n            <div class=\"jumbotron \">\r\n                    <h1>RAMAYAN<\/h1>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Swaminarayan Akshardham, Gujarat: Premanand - Ramayan\" src=\"https:\/\/akshardham.com\/gujarat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/web-MMCL1962-ramayan.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive\" \/>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-12  jumbotron  bottommargin text-center\">\r\n<p>In a world-famous Indian epic, the Ramayan, Sage Valmiki has vividly described a perfect personality through the medium of Bhagwan Ram. He also describes an ideal family by exploring the relationships between husband and wife, father and son, and brother and brother. This 33,000-verse epic preaches that the way to peace and harmony is by listening to and reflecting upon the episodes of God and His ideal devotee.\r\nEnter the palace of King Dasharath and learn the story of the Ramayan through life-size dioramas and paintings. <\/p>\r\n<\/div><br \/>\r\n            \r\n\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-12 topmargin\">\r\n            <div class=\"jumbotron \">\r\n                    <h1>MAHABHARAT<\/h1>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Swaminarayan Akshardham, Gujarat: Premanand - Mahabharat\" src=\"https:\/\/akshardham.com\/gujarat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/web-MMCL1997-mahabharat.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive\" \/>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-12  jumbotron bottommargin text-center\"><p>The Mahabharat is an epic which describes the noble deeds of heroic men and women, and their journey to the divine. It contains a code of life; a philosophy of social and ethical relations; profound thoughts on complex personal and societal dilemmas. The Mahabharat has at its core the noblest of all world shastras: the Bhagvad Gita.\r\nExplore love, friendship, deceit, loyalty, and obedience as you walk through dioramas portraying episodes from this epic.<\/p>\r\n<\/div><br \/>\r\n            \r\n\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-12 topmargin\">\r\n            <div class=\"jumbotron \">\r\n                    <h1>HALL OF HARMONY<\/h1>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Swaminarayan Akshardham, Gujarat: Premanand - Hall of Harmony\" src=\"https:\/\/akshardham.com\/gujarat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/exhibition-inner_MMCL2002.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive\" \/>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-12  jumbotron bottommargin text-center\">Welcome to the Hall of Harmony where the great religions of the world have been displayed side by side. Our religions may differ in symbol and name, but they reveal the same truth. Our places of pilgrimage may differ in place and form, but they carry the same sanctity. Our prayers may differ in words and ways, but they convey the same meaning: universal harmony. <\/div><br \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-12 topmargin\">\r\n            <div class=\"jumbotron \">\r\n                    <h1>DEVOTIONAL POETS<\/h1>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Swaminarayan Akshardham, Gujarat: Premanand - Saintly Poet\" src=\"https:\/\/akshardham.com\/gujarat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/exhibition-poet-inner_MMCL2004.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive\" \/>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-12  jumbotron bottommargin text-center\">Visit the musical arena of devotional poets where you can hear and feel their devotional love through their spiritual songs.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <br \/>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    \r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-sm-12 footnote-section margintop10\">\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron \"><h1>TICKETS AND TIMINGS<\/h1><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"container footnote\">\r\n        <div class=\"clearfix\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-xs-12\">\r\n                <div class=\"clearfix\">\r\n                    <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\">\r\n                        <div class=\"media padding_ten\">\r\n                            <div class=\"media-body\">\r\n                                <div class=\"col-xs-1\">\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/akshardham.com\/gujarat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/ticket-icon.png\" class=\"img-responsive noborder\" style=\"max-width:28px;\" \/>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                <div class=\"col-xs-11  media-heading padding_left5\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"display_block \"><b>Exhibitions Ticket:<\/b><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"display_table padding_left5\"> Adults (Age 11+): \u20b9 60 <br \/>\r\nChildren (Age 3 \u2013 11): \u20b9 40 <br \/>\r\nChildren (Below Age 3): Free<br \/>\r\nExhibition tickets include Neelkanth And Sahajanand, Mystic India, Premanand and Sant Param Hitkari \u2013 all five exhibitions.  <br> Separate tickets for individual exhibition are not available. <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                \r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\">\r\n                        <div class=\"media  padding_ten\">\r\n                            <div class=\"media-body\">\r\n                                <div class=\"col-xs-1\">\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/akshardham.com\/gujarat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/hours_smallimg1.png\"  style=\"max-width:28px;\" class=\"img-responsive noborder\"\/>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                <div class=\"col-xs-11  media-heading padding_left5\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"col-xs-11  media-heading padding_left5\">\r\n    <div class=\"display_block float_left\"><b>Timings:\u00a0<\/b><br \/>10:30 am to 5:30 pm. <br \/> Ticket counters&nbsp;close at 5:30 pm<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n                                    <div class=\"display_block float_left\"><b> Time to See:\u00a0<\/b>30 minutes.<\/div><div class=\"display_table padding_left5\"><\/div>\r\n                                                                \r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"col-xs-12\">\r\n                <div class=\"padding_ten\"><b>Note: <\/b>\r\n    <ol>\r\n        <li>Please do not touch the displays.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n            \r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"container \">\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"clearfix\"><div class=\"clearfix\">\r\n\t\t \r\n\t\r\n      <div class=\"col-md-4 col-xs-12\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n      <div style=\"background-position: center center; background-size: contain; background-image: url(&quot;https:\/\/akshardham.com\/gujarat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/right_flora.png&quot;); background-repeat: no-repeat;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-xs-12\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"col-md-2 col-xs-12\">EXHIBITIONS<\/div>\r\n      <div style=\"background-image: url(&quot;https:\/\/akshardham.com\/gujarat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/right_flora.png&quot;); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center center; background-size: contain;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-xs-12\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"col-md-4 col-xs-12\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"clearfix\"><div class=\"col-md-12 clearfix\">\r\n        \r\n    <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-3 \">\r\n        <div class=\"thumbnail\">\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/akshardham.com\/gujarat\/explore\/exhibitions\/neelkanth-and-sahajanand\/\">\r\n                <img class=\"img-responsive noborder\" title=\"Neelkanth & Sahajanand\"src=\"https:\/\/akshardham.com\/gujarat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/icon_hall1.png\" style=\"width: 50%; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\/>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"pricing-content  \"><h4>NEELKANTH & SAHAJANAND<\/h4><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-3\">\r\n        <div class=\"thumbnail\">\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/akshardham.com\/gujarat\/explore\/exhibitions\/mystic-india\/\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive noborder\" title=\"Mystic India\" src=\"https:\/\/akshardham.com\/gujarat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/icon_nilkanthyatra.png\" style=\"width: 50%; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" \/>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"pricing-content  \"><h4>MYSTIC INDIA<\/h4><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-3\">\r\n        <div class=\"thumbnail\">\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/akshardham.com\/gujarat\/explore\/exhibitions\/premanand\/\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive noborder\" title=\"Premanand\" src=\"https:\/\/akshardham.com\/gujarat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/icon-exhibition-1.png\" style=\"width: 50%; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" \/>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"pricing-content  \"><h4>PREMANAND<\/h4><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n     <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-3\">\r\n        <div class=\"thumbnail\">\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/akshardham.com\/gujarat\/explore\/exhibitions\/sant-param-hitkari\/\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive noborder\" title=\"Sant Param Hitkari\" src=\"https:\/\/akshardham.com\/gujarat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/icon-exhibition-4.png\" style=\"width: 50%; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" \/>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"pricing-content  \"><h4>SANT PARAM HITKARI<\/h4><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    \r\n    \r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"  \" style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; z-index: 1; margin-top:5px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/akshardham.com\/gujarat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/footer-line.png\" class=\"img-responsive noborder\"><\/div>\r\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PREMANAND UPANISHADS RAMAYAN MAHABHARAT HALL OF HARMONY DEVOTIONAL POETS<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-right\"> <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/akshardham.com\/gujarat\/explore\/exhibitions\/premanand\/\">Read More<span class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-chevron-right\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":190,"menu_order":18,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-280","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/akshardham.com\/gujarat\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/280","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/akshardham.com\/gujarat\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/akshardham.com\/gujarat\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/akshardham.com\/gujarat\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/akshardham.com\/gujarat\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=280"}],"version-history":[{"count":58,"href":"https:\/\/akshardham.com\/gujarat\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/280\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11993,"href":"https:\/\/akshardham.com\/gujarat\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/280\/revisions\/11993"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/akshardham.com\/gujarat\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/190"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/akshardham.com\/gujarat\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=280"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}