Road sign for Akshardham Temple on the east side of the Yamuna River, Delhi |
Road to Akshardham, a new Hindu temple complex which opened in 2005 |
Metro station under construction at Akshardham |
Aksharsham Metro Station, not yet open (October 2009) |
The metro would have made the trip over here much quicker - the traffic was so bad! |
Swaminarayanism is a Hindu sect that worships Swaminarayan, who lived 1781-1830, as the final manifestation of God |
The beautiful temple of Akshardham made of pink sandstone |
The main temple of Akshardam seen from outside the complex walls since photography inside is unfortunately prohibited |
The main temple of Akshardham uses a blend of Indian architectural styles |
Panoramic view of the temple complex at Akshardam |
The nearby overpass offers a good view of the temple complex at Akshardham |
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No steel or concrete support was used in the construction of Akshardham |
The complex at Akshardham consists of the main temple, the hall of values, a theater, garden and a musical fountain |
Part of the complex at Akshardham |
The detail of stone carving used for the main temple is simply amazing |
I hadn't heard of Akshardham until I saw it on an Indian tourism poster |
Dennis at Akshardham |
Dennis at Akshardham |
Next time I'm in Delhi I'll be sure to bring a bigger lens! |
The temple complex at Akshardham seen from the parking area |
Dennis in the parking lot of Akshardham |
Akshardham Temple, Delhi |
Next to Akshardham, the site for the 2010 Commonwealth Games Village |
Akshardham Souvenir Photo |