The Akshardham Temple in Jaipur, Rajasthan, is a magnificent Hindu temple and spiritual-cultural campus. Built in traditional Hindu architectural style, the temple complex spreads over an area of 200 acres and consists of several buildings showcasing Indian culture and spirituality through exhibitions, rides, statues, gardens, and multimedia presentations.
The main temple building is intricately carved out of pink sandstone and surrounded by lush green gardens. With intricately carved pillars, domes, carved statues of deities and elephants, it is a must-visit attraction in Jaipur.
Tourist Place, the main temple, features various halls and exhibitions that provide an immersive experience of Indian culture and values. The Sahaj Anand Water Show features a breathtaking display of lights, water jets, lasers, and music. The Narayan Sarovar is a scenic lake with the Tree of Life island in the middle.
Other attractions inside the temple complex include the Sanskruti Vihar ride providing an aerial tour, the Mystic River ride into Hindu spirituality, a musical fountain show, and well-manicured thematic gardens. The Neelkanth darshan show is a 45-minute movie highlighting the message of Swaminarayan through special effects.
Nearby Areas The Akshardham Temple is located in the Vaishali Nagar area of Jaipur, which is one of the planned residential areas. Some of the popular attractions near Akshardham Temple include Jawahar Circle Garden, World Trade Park, Amrapali Circus, Sargasuli Tower, and Galileo Museum of Illusions.
For shopping, MGF Metropolitan Mall, World Trade Park Mall, and Elements Mall are located less than 5 km from the temple. The temple also organizes the popular Heritage Rajasthan Exhibition every year, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan.