Major Attractions of the Akshardham complex

Akshardham is a unique cultural complex that celebrates the past, addresses the present, and blesses the future. It upholds the universal values of Humanity and symbolizes the glory of Indian Culture. Over 2 million visitors visit annually to see the major attractions like...

	Monument	Mystic India
	One of the wonders of the world, the imposing 10 story high, intricately carved architectural masterpiece, enshrines Golden Murti (idol) of Lord Swaminarayan, the founder of the Swaminarayan faith. Akshardham is an architectural marvel of this Century. Awe-inspiring auspiciousness and amazing craftsmanship. 6,000 tons of pink sandstone have been pieced together with incredible accuracy. More than 12 million man hours of 900 skilled craftsmen have created this magnificent monument of 93 sculpted pillars, 40 windows carved from both sides, and a feast of forms and filigrees. Thousands come daily to discover the inspirations of design and devotion, effort and elegance, care and consciousness, silence and spirituality.	Mystic India is an epic journey into the land and soul of India. This entertaining, educating and enlightening film was made originally in giant screen format. Mystic India rediscovers India, a land of many mysteries and fascinations. A period film set 200 years back in time, it retraces the incredible journey of an 11-year old child yogi, Neelkanth. In 1792 AD, he walked for 12,000 km continuously for 7 years, barefoot and barebody, through the length and breadth of India, from the Himalayas to the southern sea-shores. The film explores unique elements of India based on this inspiring true-life story and journey of Neelkanth.
		Audio Animatronics Show
		Your eyes will not believe what they see! Figures move through Computer controlled electronic wizardry. When statues sing and speak, breathe and blink, you find yourself sitting in the early 19th Century, under a tree listening to the deep spiritual secret that helps one and all to gain eternal happiness.
Sat-Chit-Anand Watershow
The Sat-Chit-Anand Water Show reveals India’s ancient secret of inner light through an Upanishadic story of Nachiketa, a nine year old boy, who bravely confronts Yamraaj, the God of Death, and receives from him the knowledge that has made India, a land of enlightenment. Performed by live actors, with a 70-feet high water screen, water features, fire spreading on water along with several fireballs, powerful lasers, all enhanced by a 10.2 surround sound system, it is a uniquely entertaining and educational show with a spiritual message. The 45-minute show takes place every evening (except Monday) at Akshardham. Email watershow@akshardham.com for more details.

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