Swaminarayan Akshardham in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India is a large Hindu temple complex inspired by Yogiji Maharaj (1892-1971) the fourth spiritual successor of Swaminarayan, and created by Pramukh Swami Maharaj (1921-2016), the fifth spiritual successor of Swaminarayan according to the BAPS denomination of Swaminarayan Hinduism. Located in the capital of Gujarat, the complex was built over 13 years and is a tribute to Swaminarayan and his life and teachings. [1] At the center of the 23-acre complex is the Akshardham mandir, which is built from 6,000 metric tons of pink sandstone from Rajasthan. [2] The complex's name refers to the divine abode of Swaminarayan in the BAPS philosophy; followers of Swaminarayan believe that the jiva or soul goes to Akshardham after attaining moksha, or liberation. BAPS followers worship Swaminarayan as God almighty.

Just an amazing place to visit. I have visited the temple at night and the beauty of lights was mesmerizing. Not a place to visit as a devotee of particular religion, but a place to have peace of mind. If you go there and don't see the water show, you have missed a big part of enjoyment! Please watch the water show which starts at night. That was the combination of technology and holiness! Nice refreshments available. In short, loved the place.

The atmosphere here is so nice that you feel like going back home. You don't feel like going back home. Here is a very nice ride for children. Here is the real Swaminarayan Lord. What is the leisure inside here? Jai Swaminarayan I have taken this photography by taking a screenshot, I have not taken the photography but whoever has taken this photography has taken a very nice photo. This is a beautiful and fun temple located inside Gandhinagar City.

The place is well maintained and properly secured. If you are visiting first time you should note down a few things- - You have to deposit your phones, smart watches, cameras before entering. - You can also deposit your bags and helmets as they are not allowed inside. - Only one person on a bike/car allowed inside the parking - You can get a photo clicked in front of temple from inside and they would print it for you and provide a nice cover for them and the time taken for this process is 30 minutes and the cost per photo is ₹100 - If you are there during evening, do not miss the laser show as it is really good

It's awesome and peaceful. There are many things to watch. Garden is very nice. There are different rides for kids and adults. You can get adventure experience in some rides. There is laser show at night. The laser show is fantastic. Also you can try best food here. Food quality is very nice. This place is clean. Divine. Best place near Ahmedabad to visit as a picnic. You can visit this place with friends and family. For children, it is perfect place to visit.

One of the best artificial places to visit in Gujarat. The temple is huge and yet very very well managed and handled. The gardens are beautifully carved. It also has food facilities inside campus and food is pretty good. There also is water show during night times which in my eyes is a technical achievement. But the best thing about the campus is that they don't allow camera or cell phone inside. So you can actually enjoy your time when you are inside. Love it... what a wonderful place.... peace... Please visit here if you want to see temple + picnic area.

Stunning temple with good architectural beauty .. you must watch water show their.. the best thing about this temple is cleanliness.. you must visit once .. Beautiful crafted modern marvel of the century. there has been some remarkable changes in it since last time I visited this place...The beauty of the temple is so attractive. A well organized and managed place. All the basic amenities are available...

One of the best artificial places to visit in Gujarat. The temple is huge and yet very very well managed and handled. The gardens are beautifully carved. It also has food facilities inside campus and food is pretty good. There also is water show during night times which in my eyes is a technical achievement. But the best thing about the campus is that they don't allow camera or cell phone inside. So you can actually enjoy your time when you are inside. Love it ... what a wonderful place .... peace ✌🏻

Beautiful experience. The entire journey at the painting and musieum gallery is awesome. Top notch security and other facilities that were hassle free. A souvenir shop adds to the touch. Photography is strictly not allowed inside.

Baps Akshardham Temple in Gujarat, a masterpiece of spirituality and architecture, offers a tranquil retreat. To reach this divine sanctuary, one can conveniently use road or rail, with Gandhinagar Railway Station being the closest transit point. For a comfortable stay, Gandhinagar provides various accommodation options, such as Fortune Inn Haveli and Cambay Sapphire, catering to diverse preferences. Exploring local cuisine is a culinary delight, featuring Gujarati specialties like dhokla and thepla, adding a flavorful dimension to the visit. The temple maintains minimal entry fees, ensuring affordability for visitors. Tickets are available on-site. Notably, the temple remains closed on Mondays, an important detail for planning visits. Additionally, the restriction on mobile phones inside the premises fosters a serene environment, allowing devotees to fully immerse themselves in the divine ambiance and spiritual experience.

Nice place. Though no place to sit, apart from the canteen area. In past people were allowed to sit in all the grass areas and it was far better back then. Now it feels like trying to pass a test when visiting this place. But its good overall to be here with family and friends. The service is nice. Good staff. Can have nice memorable experience here. Especially when you get to feel and understand this beautiful religion.

I visited Akshardham Temple on a weekend and was mesmerized by its beauty and spirituality. The temple is a magnificent structure made of pink sandstone, with intricate carvings and sculptures depicting the life and teachings of Swaminarayan. The temple is surrounded by a spacious garden, a fountain, and a lake. The temple also has a museum, an exhibition hall, and a water show that showcase the rich culture and history of Hinduism. The temple is a place of devotion, education, and harmony. I felt a sense of peace and joy as I explored the temple and its various attractions. I learned a lot about the Swaminarayan sect and its contribution to the society. I also enjoyed the delicious food at the canteen and the souvenir shop. I highly recommend visiting Akshardham Temple if you are in Ahmedabad. It is a wonderful experience that will enrich your mind and soul.

BAPS Akshardham Temple. Gandhinagar. As was expected there was a fair crowd, mostly devotees of Lord Swaminarayan and a few of our kind, generally called “the tourists”, who come to see so-called tourist attractions, which are generally beautifully constructed, well-landscaped, and laid-out buildings, temples etc. One can not carry mobile phones or cameras in the temple IMPORTANT TO NOTE 1. If you go to the gate directly you will be sent back to the deposit room to deposit all your phones and cameras. If there is too much of a crowd and you have to return all the way back to deposit the phones/cameras is quite frustrating. So go and deposit the phones/ cameras first. A token will be issued to reclaim the items deposited. To compensate for this the temple authorities have their own photographer who takes your photos which can be collected after a gap of about 30 minutes. Of course, this comes at a cost and you have to pay for the photocopy. The Photo for which we paid is attached. 2. While issuing the token, a photo of the person who is depositing the items is captured. If visiting in a larger group, remember that only the person who has deposited the items can reclaim them. This insures that no fraud takes place. Those who go to Akshardham or any temples considered tourist attractions are not necessarily atheists. At these places of worship, We the tourist also pray and pay obeisance to God. We being who we are, like to have something to remind us of our visit to these wonderful places. Photos taken at that place are the only memories we can carry. I see no logic or valid reason for the “No photographs” rule at Akshardham or any other place of worship or of tourist interest. It is high time the Department of Tourism issued guidelines on this subject. Akshardham Gandhinagar lives up to the rightly earned reputation of r by the “Akshardham” temples built by BAPS all over India and the World. Like all the others, Akshardham Gandhinagar is grand, it is huge, and it is built of pink red sandstone with exquisite and amazingly beautiful carvings, It is located in a vast sprawling ground. These grounds are very nicely and professionally landscaped with the right kind of well-maintained, trimmed plants and shrubs. It also has plats and shrubs with excellent topiary work. As you face the temple, on the right, there are five exhibition halls. Others from the group were happy with whatever we had seen by then and wanted to proceed to the next place. But I wanted to see one of the halls named “The Mystic India”. I was sent off to satisfy my wish with a stern warning not to take more than half an hour. So off I went. One cannot enter any hall at his will. The entry has to be through hall number one, progressing from hall 1 to hall 2, and so on and so forth till you reach hall five and finally exit the hall’s corridor. So, I went to hall number 1. Entry to the exhibition halls is as per laid down timings. Luckily, I did not have to wait too long. Exhibition Hall no 1 had paintings of, life-size tableau covering the start of the pilgrimage by Shri Swaminarayan at the age of 11. There is also an audiocassette playing in the background describing the paintings and the tableau. As I was in a hurry I walked fast through the hall. My progress was halted as the exit door to hall 1 and entry door to hall 2 both were closed. The doors were opened only after the audio cassette ended describing events covered in painting and tableau in hall no 1. As I was pressed for time I requested the staff and came out without going through the other 4 exhibition halls. Apparently, there is a continuous audio recording describing the life and achievements of Shri Swaminarayan. Your progress through the halls is controlled by the progressive unwinding of the audio cassette. The recording is approximately 2 hours plus duration. So if you want to see all the exhibition halls earmark about 2 hours plus for that activity. I joined others and we were good to go for Dandi Kutir which was the next place on our itinerary.

It was an awesome experience since long. I was small kid when visited now the area was developed so much.there are lot of thing you can do here. Specially a art gallery visit is must. Per.adult it is ₹60/- cost but must visit place . It will take 2 hours to watch. Also the main attraction of water /sound/light show in evening time. It cost _100/- for adult but worth it. There was a drama , lights, fire, water and much more in show. You can get all type of food item at reasonable price at Premvati restaurant. It has wide space to seating and enjoying . Kids rides are also nice to explorer. ₹40/- per ride charges for some rides. Best time pass for childrens. You can't carry Mobile phone, video camera inside so please take care while going inside.

Akshardham in Gandhinagar is a captivating spiritual and cultural destination. The architectural grandeur of the main temple is awe-inspiring, reflecting intricate craftsmanship and devotion. The expansive campus provides a serene environment for reflection and prayer. The exhibition inside offers an insightful journey through the teachings of Swaminarayan and the cultural heritage of India. The beautifully landscaped gardens add to the tranquility of the surroundings. The staff's hospitality and informative guides enhance the visitor experience. Akshardham Gandhinagar is not just a place of worship but a cultural gem, making it a must-visit for those seeking a blend of spirituality and architectural marvel.

The temple is amazing but you can't take your phones inside because of security reasons. The exhibition (60Rs per person) inside the temple is worth every penny, do check it out if you have time because it takes around 2.5 to 3 hrs. The entry is free. You can take photos with your family from the photographer who charges around 120Rs for one click.

Good option for a weekend. The temple and it's ambience is indeed worth watching. No phones and luggages are allowed inside,they are to be kept in a clock room which is available for the same.

Neat and clean area. Beautiful holy place. Bhagwan Swaminarayan beautiful statue in center of Temple. Very nice attractive Radh krishan , Shankar Parvati , Ram sita and Lakshmi Narayan Bhagwan statue also in here. A big beautiful exhibition hall in very attractive. Light and lesser show in evening time . Nice big Garden in here. Food area also in here. Electronic items and mobiles are not allowed in site temple.

Monument built in the memory of Lord swaminarayan, a marvellous piece of architecture, very pious and spiritual place. A must visit place, every inch of this complex is magnificent. Very neat and clean temple. Built by BAPS organization.

Loved the place soo clean and tidy with great food but some of the staff members have bad attitude towards customers.

It's awesome and peaceful. There are many things to watch. Garden is very nice. There are different rides for kids and adults. You can get adventure experience in some rides. There is laser show at night. The laser show is fantastic. Also you can try best food here. Food quality is very nice. This place is clean. Divine. Best place near Ahmedabad to visit as a picnic. You can visit this place with friends and family. For children, it is perfect place to visit.

Akshardham temple is must visit place in Ahmedabad. The atmosphere is awesome. Temple has nice design. Photography prohibited here.

Open Tue to sun....closed on Monday ...very peaceful and beautiful place with wide range of plants and greenaries ....rides and fountain show (from 7.15pm...age13+ 100₹ below 70₹)are also there. If you want to visit peacefully then avoid going on sunday and it would take 3 4 hrs easily ..no electric gadgets allowed ...many stalls and dhabhas around there.

This is the very good temple it is very clean place and the evening at Akshardham temple is cool the sunset 🌇 just loved it...posting sum photos of temple must watch and visit this place once in life. Swaminarayan Mandir Pune Timings Swaminarayan Mandir Pune will be open on all days of the week from morning 7:30 AM to afternoon 12:00 PM and from evening 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Places near Swaminarayan Mandir:(6.12 km) National Defence Academy (1.97 km) ISKCON NVCC Temple (1.78 km) Narayani Dham Temple (2.97 km) Katraj Jain Temple (5.46 km) Sarasbaug Ganpati Temple Most of the information with photos are provided must watch... Thankyou🤗

Every indian must visit one time in his life. Best architecture. Swami narayanan is the god of this temple.Free of cost to visit.luggages, mobiles, cameras not allowed. Very peaceful. They arrange group or individual photo @ cost rs.100.food court is available. Theme park is also inside this temple, it exciting and entertaining. Around full of garden... Evening full lighting shows near temple @ cost.

The place is built quite beautifully there are lot many option inside the premises for all age group to enjoy other than only temple. The cleanliness is best by the staff. You have to submit everything outside and carry your token inside. You can also get the photo inside the temple in 1 hour. Security is extremely high as per earlier incident.

Place is very well maintained, temple environment is very nice. You should view there exhibition which is very well designed. Only one thing the bathroom are not clean. You can spent around 2 to 3 hours I this place

Nice place to visit with friends and family . More enjoyable in the evening. Temple is kept clean. So calm atmosphere. There is restaurant in the temple which had a great taste. Light and sound show is there in the evening which is chargable. U can not carry mobile phones in the temple.

The monument is nice and well-maintained. But the staff's behavior is not good. I do not understand why photography is not accepted. The only photo you can get is by paying 100 per photo, which you can not even see. The behaviour of the staff should be improved.

A very good Hindu Temple in located in the city of Gandhinagar-Gujarat. I strongly recommeded must watch water show & garden area of the temple. A Stunning temple with good architectural & cleaness. The beauty of the temple is so amazing, positive & attractive. A well organized and managed by the very good pure team of swamijis & mahatmas. Also available amenities with restrurant & enjoying activities. Jay Swaminarayan...

Visit in Winter days is best. Mobile & belt is not Allowed. Very Delicious restaurant is available here must try. 😊

Good place to visit. Water show at 7Pm.

Surely one of the best temples to visit in India. Magnificent architecture, you will find yourself in a different world. Parking: Very big parking space and properly managed. But, only one person is allowed to park the car so drop your co-passengers at the temple entry gate so they don't have to walk from parking to main gate. The parking charge is Rs.30 for car. Entry in temple : No tickets are required to enter, it's free of cost. Restricted items: Mobile, and tobacco products are restricted. There is a counter where you can deposit your mobile and it's free of cost. You can take your water bottles with you inside the temple. Canteen: The canteen service is disappointing as most of the food is pre-cooked and it looks as if they give you by heating them. I don't find any relevance in keeping noodles, pizza, burgers, and Punjabi thali as they are served from pre-cooked stock. It's better to eat Khichdi which is ok. The quality of the food is ok but not very good. Rest, traveling to Akshardham temple is a memorable and a lifetime experience.

BAPS Akshardham Temple. Gandhinagar. As was expected there was a fair crowd, mostly devotees of Lord Swaminarayan and a few of our kind, generally called “the tourists”, who come to see so-called tourist attractions, which are generally beautifully constructed, well-landscaped, and laid-out buildings, temples etc. One can not carry mobile phones or cameras in the temple IMPORTANT TO NOTE 1. If you go to the gate directly you will be sent back to the deposit room to deposit all your phones and cameras. If there is too much of a crowd and you have to return all the way back to deposit the phones/cameras is quite frustrating. So go and deposit the phones/ cameras first. A token will be issued to reclaim the items deposited. To compensate for this the temple authorities have their own photographer who takes your photos which can be collected after a gap of about 30 minutes. Of course, this comes at a cost and you have to pay for the photocopy. The Photo for which we paid is attached.

BAPS is the biggest organization of Swami Narayana Temple. The construction of the temple is awesome and interesting. The late evening laser fountain show is fantastic. Please try to visit at least once and see the laser show. Note :- The phone/camera is not allowed inside the Temple. And the locker facility is available but at your own risk (absolutely free). They click your photo when you put your devices in the locker and they give the token no. After exiting from the temple, remember one thing the same person who submitted the phone will pick it up as the photo verification will be done to see if you are the same person or not.

Auspicious place. Well managed and maintained. Net & clean even after visiting by so many people. Other religious places should learn good things about how to keep clean. The surrounding garden area is amazing. For kids a good play area with basic joy rides. Inside the restaurant has good quality food at a reasonable rate. Before visiting one should check the timing of light, sound and fire show timings, one of the best in India. Monday is weekly off, so avoid visiting this place. Before visiting take note that your personal belongings like cameras, mobile phones, electronic items, let her items etc not allow inside campus. The exhibition is also good to visit, and takes around 1.30 hrs. Must visit, when you are in Gujarat /Ahmedabad.

Very easy to reach the temple. There is ample bike/car parking, and it's cheap. Note that before entering all electronics; phone, smartwatch, headphones etc plus big bags need to be kept in a locker. They take a picture of the depositor before giving the token which makes it safer while collecting. Carry cash or card to buy food inside. Food options include all kinds of snacks, Jain food, Punjabi food and Gujarati food. Coming to the temple, it is an absolute piece of art. Every stone is carved with hand with utmost love & devotion. There is no entry charge for the main temple and the painting gallery. But exhibitions are chargeable 60 per adult. There are 5 exhibitions which are a bit lengthy so I suggest that you visit around 3-4pm so you come out of the exhibition hall just in time to watch the water and laser show.

This place is an architecture Marvel. There is a canteen, small shops, utility stores, a big cafeteria, a museum, water show and much more to witness. It takes 1 whole day to see all the attractions. No entry fee is required. Mandatory to deposit phones/other electronic devices before entering.

This is a very beautiful and very huge temple, the beauty of this place is so beautiful that I do not feel like coming from here, I just want to stay with it.

It is a beautiful place. The architecture is so intricate and detailed..love it..the paintings showcasing the life of the first Pramukh Swami is just mesmerizing. Some of them quite literally feel alive. No camera or cell phones are allowed which is sad but given the security risk one would understand.

The place is beautiful, clean and very well maintained. You will get a sense of spirituality when visiting this place. It remains open everyday except on Monday and entry is free. The place can be easily located in the city of Gandhinagar and autos are always available at the entrance gate. Security is quite strict here. Mobile phones and bags are not allowed inside but you can click beautiful family and group photos in front of the temple on paying a minimal amount to the photographer. The temple's architecture has a magnificent beauty. In the upper floor, the life of Swaminarayan has been depicted with an array of colourful paintings. There is a recreation zone present where one can enjoy the lovely rides. Also you can witness an exhibition show which runs everyday. You will have to book ticket for that. The garden area is a place where you will find the amalgamation of peace and beauty. The water and light show starts from 7:30 pm everyday. You will have to book tickets separately for that. Also a food court area is available and drinking water can be also found there. This place is worth visiting with your family and friends.

Very large and well maintained campus with food, gaming facilities available. The light and sound show is excellent and is the main attraction of this place. It only starts after the sunset so timings vary from season to season, but a must watch. Food court has good quality vegetarian food available.

If u in Ahmedabad you must take time to visit this temple. You may spend almost 2Hrs. here. Inside there is a hotel serving a great variety of foods.

Ideal place and hindu shall surely visit best place to get spiritually attached with got and don't get confused with it as that it is only a Swaminarayan temple it also possesses other temples mainly it possesses a common wall with the Hanuman temple which is great...

Great place to visit, it doesn't need my certificate to that effect. Must visit place. You have to deposit your mobile and handbags ( big ones, no need for small ones) at the counter and it took about 10 minutes. It is free service. No entrance fee or tkt, then stand in queue for security check, it took me less than 5 minutes to be inside the temple complex. Good, clean very well maintained.

Hindu temple. Religious place. Campus includes some fun rides for kids, Canteen with variety of food options. Most important attraction which should not be missed is the unique sound, light and water show. Mobiles and camera not allowed in campus. Separate washrooms available for men and women. Wheelchair available.