Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple is famous for its beautiful architecture and magnificent sculptures. Akshardham Temple in Jaipur is a popular tourist destination. This temple is dedicated to Swaminarayan. The Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple is also recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest Hindu temple complex in the world.

This temple is a cultural heritage

The temple has many beautiful sculptures, wall carvings and huge paintings on the exteriors of the temple. Not just this, Akshardham Temple provides a real glimpse of Indian architecture, cultural heritage and sculptures of Hindu deities. Every year lakhs of devotees visit this temple to have the darshan of Lord Narayan. This temple is surrounded by lush green trees and waterfalls.

When was this temple built?

The temple dedicated to Lord Narayana was built between the 19th and 20th centuries. Although there are many religious places in Jaipur, the beauty of this temple is very special. This temple of Lord Narayan instils a devotional spirit in all those who visit its holy precincts.

The idol of Lord Vishnu in this temple is decorated with gold and silver ornaments. This temple is built to promote devotion, purity and peace as well as Sanatana Dharma. You can see the idol of Swaminarayan in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. There is also a place here where Swaminarayan's idol is shown along with his devotees.

This temple is very special

This temple also has Parikrama Path, YajnapurushKund, Welcome Hall and other beautiful gardens which are very beautiful to look at. The architecture of Akshardham Temple located in Jaipur is amazing, as this temple has been constructed according to Indian Vastu Shastra and Pancharatra Shastra. This temple has many domes which have idols of deities along with sadhus and acharyas.

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