God
Swaminarayan is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
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 (45°C during day and 35°C during night)Average - May (35°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (26°C during day and 21°C during night)Monsoon season - August to October
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 |
|---|---|---|
 Delhi Bus stand |
50 KM | 011-23861262 |
 Delhi railway station |
11.2 KM | 139 |
 Delhi International Airport |
22 KM | 011-23861262 |
Architecture
Inside of the mandir there are 8 ornately carved mandapams, each featuring the forms of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, avatars and the deities of Sanatan Dharma. The ornate external wall of the mandir is known as the Mandovar. The Temple is built in the Medieval Style of Architecture, which is made in Pink White Marbles, which has 234 Ornately Carved Pillars, 9 Ornate Domes, 20 Quadrangle Shikhars. For the first time ever in the world, one can witness the heritage of India in all its facets, insights and beauty at the Swaminarayan Akshardham through its mandir, exhibitions, verdant gardens and other attractions. a spectacular Gajendra Pith (plinth of stone elephants), which adorn this architectural wonder. There are about 20,000 statues inside Akshardham Mandir of Delhi which consists of India's great sadhus, devotees, acharyas and divine personas. The area around the temple building has been converted into manicured lawns with beautiful water fountains.
History
The Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi manily epitomises 10,000 years of Indian culture in all its breathtaking grandeur, beauty, wisdom and bliss. The temple brilliantly showcases the essence of India's ancient architecture, traditions and timeless spiritual thoughts and messages. The making of Akshardham lies in the wish expressed by Brahmaswarup Yogiji Maharaj in 1968 the thought was "A mandir to be built on the banks of the Yamuna." The wish of Yogiji Maharaj was fulfilled through the efforts and divine blessings of his successor and present spiritual master of BAPS, HDH Pramukh Swami Maharaj.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings |
|---|---|
| All Days | 09:30 AM - 09:00 PM |
Tours
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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