Famous temples · Gujarat

Swaminarayan Akshardham

Pink sandstone temple of Swaminarayan in Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Checked 19 Oct 2026 with akshardham.com2 min read

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Getting there

By air
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad is about 28 km away.
By train
Gandhinagar Capital Railway Station is about 2 km from the temple.

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Elderly visitors

Wheelchairs are free for the physically challenged, elderly and needy.
Wheelchairs are available at the entrance after security clearance.

Book and check

Official pages only. We do not sell darshan passes or tours.

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Rules to know

Upper wear must cover the shoulders, chest, navel and upper arms, and lower wear must be at least below the knee.
Prohibited items must be checked into the free cloakroom before the security queue.
All visitors pass through metal detectors and are frisked by security.

Why devotees come here

Swaminarayan Akshardham is a large Hindu temple complex in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Its central chamber holds a seven-foot, gold-leafed murti of Swaminarayan. The temple is built from pink sandstone and has no steel or iron in its structure.

The name Akshardham refers to the divine abode of Swaminarayan in BAPS philosophy. The complex covers 23 acres in Gandhinagar and was inspired by Yogiji Maharaj. Its central chamber holds a seven-foot, gold-leafed murti of Swaminarayan, which followers worship.

The foundation stone was laid by Pramukh Swami on 14 December 1979. The completed complex was inaugurated on 4 November 1992.

At the centre of the complex stands the Akshardham temple. It measures 108 feet high, 131 feet wide and 240 feet long, with 97 carved pillars. It is built from 6,000 metric tons of pink sandstone from Rajasthan. In keeping with Vedic architectural principles, no steel or iron was used anywhere in the temple. Every visitor passes a security check before entering the mandir.

Tips for your visit

A sarong is provided for visitors whose dress does not meet the code; return it at the exit.
The ideal season is October to March, when Gujarat's weather is pleasant.

Darshan at home

Not in the app yet

Swaminarayan Akshardham is not in the Divya Darshan 360 app yet. These Famous temples temples are, with darshan videos you can watch at home:

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Get the appAndroid

The app is free, Android only. For darshan as if you are standing there, see the VR box (₹899, or ₹949 cash on delivery).

Questions people ask

Do I need to book before visiting?

No. Entry to the mandir complex and darshan is free and needs no prior appointment.

What should I wear?

Cover your shoulders, chest, navel and upper arms, and wear lower clothing that falls below the knee. If your clothes do not meet the code, a sarong is provided.

What happens to bags and other items at security?

Prohibited items go into the free cloakroom before the security queue. Every visitor is frisked by security staff.

Is there help for elderly visitors?

Yes. Wheelchairs are free for the physically challenged, elderly and needy, and are available at the entrance after security clearance.