Akshardham temple, This place, it looks like has the unfortunate fame of the terror attack in 2002, than its own architectural splendour.
Well built and well managed temple. Public are generally encouraged to go through an educational process of learning, in how this whole sect of Swami Narayan has come about and what are its core concepts.
We are shown a 45 minute video on Swami Narayan and later an exhibition where Ramayan and Mahabharat are depicted, all these are at a price (tickets need to be purchased for these shows) It is better to watch these otherwise you may not understand much about this place. (click to Tweet)
Sanctum is well maintained, we see people sitting quietly and praying, there are no regular rituals like in a Hindu temple, while it is a Idol, no clear idol worship is visible, it is more in the lines of Buddhist temples.
After the terror attack, there are lot of restrictions including carrying your mobiles inside the temple. We have to depend on the professional photographers in this zamana of Selfies to get photographed.
Since you are not allowed to go in to the temple with your footwear, elaborate arrangements are made to store the foot wear of the visitors in an underground area on both sides of the sanctum.
After the terror attack, there are lot of restrictions including carrying your mobiles inside the temple. We have to depend on the professional photographers in this zamana of Selfies to get photographed.
Since you are not allowed to go in to the temple with your footwear, elaborate arrangements are made to store the foot wear of the visitors in an underground area on both sides of the sanctum.
It is closer to Gandhinagar the capital of Gujarat, though address will show it as part of Ahmedabad. Visited this place in March 2015
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