This perfectly incised temple had consumed 6000 tons of pink sand stones while its construction. The main attraction is the 7 feet gold leafed idol of Lord Swaminarayan. Akshardham is to be found in the city of Gandhinagar which is easily reachable from Ahmedabad. The main creative force behind this splendid construction is Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Sanstha. The temple was inaugurated in 1992 and now counted amongst one of the major tourist attraction of India. The complex of the temple is spread over 23 acres. The evening holds great excitement for visitors because of the heart stirring light and sound show which takes place in the grand premises. The show is a clear representation of glorious Sanatan Dharam. A huge number of Hindu religion devotees visit Aksharsham every year to get enlightened with Hindu philosophy. The teachings of Universal fraternity and unity help in transforming the heart and mind of an individual. The charm of the temple tends you to roam around each and every corner of the temple which is worth discovering.
