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AKSHARDHAM TEMPLE

Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

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God

Akshardham Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Here deity decorated with the gold and silver ornaments.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - April to June (42°C during day and 27°C during night)Average - August (32°C during the day and 26°C during night)Lowest - December to February (20°C during day and 16°C during night)Monsoon season - June to September

Dress Code

  • For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
  • For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
  • Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.

Do's & Dont's

  • Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
  • Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
  • Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
  • Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.

transport connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Jaipur Bus Stand
10.2 KM 0154-2466523
Jaipur Railway Station
9.3 KM 139
Jaipur International Airport
13.4 KM 0141-2550623

Architecture

Akshardham Temple is surrounded by lush green gardens and fountains. Its unique architecture is what attracts most of the tourists here. The walls of the temple are beautifully decorated with number of paintings, sculptures and carvings which adds beauty to this place.

  • Hari Mandapam – where a 7 feet tall Gold leafed idol of Lord Swami Narayana is situated. This is the main area of worshipping and meditating. The statue is decorated with gold and silver ornaments.
  • Vibhuti Mandapam – Being a Hindu devotee we know that God Narayana is fond of lotus flowers hence he is offered lotus in daily prayers. But this section reveals the exquisite-lit brass lotuses which are soothing to eyes.
  • Prasadi Mandapam – This place shows the sanctified relics of Lord Swami Narayana.

History

Akshardham Temple in Jaipur has not such legendary history since it is a modern temple which was built recently in between 19th and 20th century. But it still depicts the architectural wonders of Indian temples and is one of the most visited temples in Jaipur city.

Temple Timings

Day Timings
All Days 07:30 AM - 10:00 AM 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM

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Airports

Airport Name Distance
Shamshabad 40 KM
Lorem Ipsum 12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name Distance
Secunderabad 10 KM
Nampally 12 KM
Begumpet 6 KM
Lingampally 20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name Distance
MGBS 35 KM
CBS 28 KM
kukatpally 20 KM
Lingampally 30 KM
Uppal 35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Private Transport 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757

Local Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Local Transport 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757

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AKSHARDHAM TEMPLE

Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

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