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EXPLORE<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Swaminarayan Akshardham at Gandhinagar explores Hinduism\u2019s values and traditions through a variety of media, from a large format film to a multimedia water show. . What is shared is an informative and inspiring journey through an ancient culture\u2019s glorious art, values and contributions for the progress, happiness and harmony of all humans. So, depending on each visitor\u2019s time, interests, and personal quest, their Akshardham experience becomes unique to them.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

MANDIR<\/h1><\/div><\/div> <\/a>

\r\nBuilt of pink sandstone, the mandir is the spiritual center of the entire complex. The murtis of Bhagwan Swaminarayan and his successors 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.<\/p>\r\n

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EXHIBITIONS<\/h1><\/div><\/div> <\/a>

\r\nA balanced fusion of ancient wisdom and modern media technology, these exhibitions provide a powerful, soul-stirring experience of Hindu heritage and universal values. A source of education, information and inspiration, they are a fourfold combination of art, science, culture and spirituality.<\/p>\r\n \r\n

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ABHISHEK MANDAPAM<\/h1><\/div><\/div> <\/a>

Everyone can join in the sacred abhishek ritual. Bathe the sacred image of Bhagwan Swaminarayan as the youthful yogi, Neelkanth, and offer a prayer \u2013 for personal strength and spiritual progress, for loved ones, for world peace, or for anything you may desire. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n

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NILKANTH VATIKA<\/h1><\/div><\/div> <\/a>

This 49-foot-tall bronze murti of Shri Nilkanth Varni \u2013 the teenage yogi form of Bhagwan Swaminarayan \u2013 depicts him standing on one leg with arms raised skywards in deep meditation, a posture he maintained for months at Muktinath in Nepal. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n

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SAT-CHIT-ANAND WATER SHOW<\/h1><\/div><\/div> <\/a>

Take your seat in the outdoor amphitheater as the sun sets, you are travel back in time to the Vedic era and explore the secret of \u2018Sat-Chit-Anand\u2019- \u2018Truth-Consciousness-Bliss\u2019.This water showpresents a profound story from the Kath Upanishad using a breath taking interplay of various media including water, lights, laser, video projection, and fire.<\/p>\r\n

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GARDENS<\/h1><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/a>\r\n
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Sahajanand Vun \u2010 There are over 57,000 trees, plants and shrubs planted in the gardens of Akshardham. Experience the magnificent and reflective corners of fifteen acres of landscape beauty. <\/p>\r\n

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EXPLORE MANDIR EXHIBITIONS ABHISHEK MANDAPAM NILKANTH VATIKA SAT-CHIT-ANAND WATER SHOW GARDENS<\/p>\n

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