The sacred temple of Aksharadham is located in Delhi, along the banks of the Yamuna River; It is very famous for its amazing architecture. It is managed and run by a big trust as it is really hard to eat such a big temple and manage all the resources and keep the place tidy. It has been noted as the largest Hindu temple in the world by the famous Guinness World Record.
The value of this temple is estimated to be around 200 crore rupees (or $2 billion); this sandstone cultural complex is spread over 100 acres of land, showcasing the greatness of our history, art and culture.
You can find the largest yagna kund in the world called “Yagnapurush Kund” which is built in perfection of geometry which shows us the advanced knowledge in mathematics and geometry that Indians had. When visiting Aksharadham Temple, make sure to visit it at night as you will feel the temple come alive due to the magnificent lighting effects provided, and it is an ideal choice for photographers.
During the night, the center comes alive with a beautiful colorful musical fountain, at exactly the same time that the Vedic rhymes begin to resound and fill everyone’s heart. This architecture was built with 11,000 workers, with more than 300 million hours of service.
You must not forget to watch the animatronics audio show in the Hall of Values where the life portrait of the great Bhagwan Swaminarayan is displayed in fiber optic lights with amazing sound effects. These amazing effects will mesmerize you and take you back to the old 18th century, and on exit you will be cheered by the colorful matrix of the fountain that brings a chill to the atmosphere.
The Aksharadham Temple is the largest and most complicated religious place of worship ever built. This incredible monument has been built without steel, it is made entirely of sandstone and marble. This architecture has 234 beautifully carved pillars with 9 domes, 20 quadrangular shikhars and spectacular stone elephants and 20,000 idols; it has the statues of the greatest saints and devotees of India.