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Total Akshardham Complex area: 1,004,349 sq.ft ( 93,341 sq.m, 23 acres ) Cultural Complex area: 358,749 sq.ft ( 33,341 sq.m, 8.2 acres )
Cultural Garden area: 645,600 sq.ft ( 60,000 sq.m, 14.8 acres )
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Akshardham: Indian Cultural Complex Sector 20, 'J' Road, Gandhinagar - 382 020, Gujarat, India.
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Dedicated to: Lord Swaminarayan on His Birth Bicentenary (1781-1981 CE)
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Inaugurated by: HDH Pramukh Swami Maharaj Inaugurated on: Monday, 2 November 1992 CE (during the Brahmaswarup Yogiji Maharaj Centenary Celebrations)
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Mandir: Intricately carved, the majestic Monument made of 6,000 tons of pink sandstone is awash with spiritual stillness. Specifications: Height : 108 ft. (32.9 m) Length : 240 ft. (73.1 m) Width : 131 ft. (39.8 m) Floor area : 32,427 sq.ft (3,013.7 sq.m ) Colonnade length: 1,751 ft. (534 m) long
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Hari Mandapam: 7 ft. Gold-leafed Murti of Lord Swaminarayan. The Monument exudes warmth and peace, and serves as a fountain of peace. Floor area : 12,997 sq.ft ( 1,207.9 sq.m ).
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Vibhuti Mandapam: Revelations of the Lord, displayed in exquisitely-lit brass lotuses. Each revelation is a deep yet practical treatise on philosophy. Floor area: 8,033 sq.ft ( 7 46.6 sq.m ).
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Prasadi Mandapam: Display of holy relics of Lord Swaminarayan. Floor area: 11,397 sq.ft ( 1,059.2 sq.m). Visitors to the Monument are requested to remove shoes and observe silence.
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Exhibitions:
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Double-walled, air-cooled halls. A large area of walk-through displays create an unforgettable experience of Indian Culture. Total Floor area: 62,023 sq.ft (5,764.4 sq.m )
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Hall 1 & Hall 2: Neelkanth & Sahajanand: (60 Minutes) The life of Lord Swaminarayan is experienced through amazing settings and shows. Floor area: 21,817 sq.ft (2,027.7 sq.m). Attractions: Travel in time through a video show, Fiber-optics cosmos, Mini Chhapiya village, Journey through India, 3 light & sound shows.
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Hall 3 - Mystic India: (45 minutes) Mystic India rediscovers India, a land of many mysteries and fascinations. A period film set 200 years back in time, it retraces the incredible journey of an 11-year old child yogi, Neelkanth. Floor area: 9,421 sq.ft ( 875.6 sq.m ). Attractions: An epic journey into the land and soul of India. This entertaining, educating and enlightening film was made originally in giant screen format.
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Hall 4 - Premanand: (60 Minutes) Walkthrough dioramas and fiberglass figures display the messages of Upanishads, Ramayan and Mahabharat. Floor area: 30,785 sq.ft (2,861.1 sq.m ) Attractions: Palace of Hastinapur from the Mahabharat, Gurukul in nature's lap, Songs of saint-poets, Harmony of world religions.
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Hall 5 - Sant Param Hitkari: (15 Minutes) A superb audio-animatronics show brings to life the atmosphere, characters and events from over 200 years ago to reveal the key to eternal happiness.
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The Sahajanand Vun is a unique blend of contemplative garden and children's park. Floor area: 645,600 sq.ft (60,000 sq.m, 14.8 acres). Attractions: Cultural spots, Rides and games for children, Single-piece marble sculpture of Lord Swaminarayan, Lake and waterfalls, Herbal garden.
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Sat-Chit-Anand Water Show:
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The Sat-Chit-Anand Water Show reveals India’s ancient secret of inner light through an Upanishadic story of Nachiketa, a nine year old boy, who bravely confronts Yamraaj, the God of Death, and receives from him the knowledge that has made India, a land of enlightenment. Duration: 45 Minutes Timings: After sunset
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AARSH - Akshardham-center for Applied Research in Social Harmony A futuristic research center with a rich library, study stations and archives. Accessibility to the library has been reserved for enlisted scholars.
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Wheelchairs: Free wheelchairs are available on a need-based priority at the main reception counter. One assistant is expected to attend the disabled and return the wheelchair.
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Baggage: For security measures baggage is not allowed inside the complex.
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Lost or Found: Claim or report lost property at the main reception counter. The authorities cannot be held responsible for stolen or damaged properties.
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Parking: Ample parking facilities for cars, vans, minibuses, coaches, and other vehicles.
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Opinions: Suggestions or opinions are welcome at the main reception.
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Please add your care and commitment by voluntarily respecting the following requests and asking your friends and fellow visitors to do so:
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Please Do:
· Assist volunteers and security personnel.
· Read, study and contemplate the exhibits.
· Enjoy and preserve the pious atmosphere.
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Please Do Not:
· Film, photograph or take videos.
· Bring bags, luggage, mobile phones, cameras, radios and other electronic items.
· Wear disrespectful clothes.
· Bring eatables inside the premises.
· Sit or eat on the lawns.
· Smoke or chew tobacco, or take snuff.
· Spit in corners or throw litter in the campus.
· Bring pets..
· Touch exhibits, commit vandalism, or create graffiti.
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From Tuesday to Sunday (Closed every Monday) Mandir: Daily 9:30a.m. to 7:30p.m. Night Lighting : On Saturdays, Sundays. Exhibitions : Daily 10:00a.m. to 6:00p.m. Rides & Games : 12:00 noon to 8:00p.m. Restaurant : 10:00a.m. to 8:00p.m.
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How to get there: Akshardham sits in the heart of one of the greenest cities of the world -Gandhinagar, which is located on National Highway 8c. Therefore, Akshardham is accessible from every direction. On your way to Jaipur or Udaipur, Dwarika or Somnath, Modhera or Mt. Abu. By Road: Special buses and cars are provided by the tourism department, government authorities and private services. Distance by road from important locations:
Ahmedabad - 25 km
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Vadodara - 150 km
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Jaipur - 604 km
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Udaipur - 230 km
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Mt. Abu - 190 km
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Mumbai - 540 km
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Delhi - 900 km
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By Air: 23 km from national and international airports of Amdavad. By Railway: 2 km from Gandhinagar railway station. 31 km from Amdavad railway station.
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Visitors are not allowed to carry food inside the premises. Pure, fresh vegetarian food and snacks are available at Premvati Refreshments located in Sahajanand Vun. The restaurant caters to a wide variety of traditional dishes and delicacies, both cold and hot. Groups can book snacks and meals in advance.
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Photography and videography is strictly prohibited.
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Visitors are requested to wear respectable clothes. Winter : November to March. Weather is mild and pleasant. Light clothes for the day, a comfortable sweater or shawl for the evening. Summer : April to June. Weather is hot and sunny. Light cotton clothes. Monsoon : July to October. Rainy season. Umbrellas recommended.
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District :- Gandhinagar
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