Axerdham Temple
Swaminarayan Akshardham, N.H. 24, Near Noida Mor, New Delhi, INDIA - 110092
Description:
Aksherdham is a Hindu temple complex on the east bank of the Yamuna River in New Delhi, India. It opened on November 6, 2005. Refers to traditional Hindu architecture. It is one of the largest Hindu temples in the world.
The temple, whose full name is Swaminarayan Aksherdham, refers to the eternal throne of Swaminarayan, the creator of the Swaminarayan current, classified as Vaishnavism. The construction of the temple was ordered by the leader of the largest organization of this movement, Pramukh Swami Maharaj. The cornerstone was laid on November 8, 2000, and construction was completed on November 6, 2005. The structure was built of pink limestone and white marble.