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Akshardham annually. Since it's inauguration in 1992, this complex has been
the center of tourist attraction. Many international and national dignitaries
have admired this mammoth effort of educating the society. Some are impressed
by the architecture of the monument and some are inspired by the exhibitions.
Some liked the cleanliness of the complex and some liked the discipline.
Selected opinions from the visitors book of Akshardham Complex have been
presented here. You can use Guest Book to add your opinion. |
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Mr.
Yashvant Prasad, Vice Admiral |
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Prakash Singh Badal - Ex CM of Punjab 27 November 2005 "I am lucky to have darshan of this temple of God. One learns a lot after knowing the whole theory of man’s happiness. If one adopts the lessons given by Swamiji he can enjoy the life in real terms. After coming here one feels to stay here for longer period to learn more and more about the religious philosophy of this place." |
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Shri
Chandrababu Naidu, Former Minister of Andhra Pradesh |
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Mr
Bhaskar Balkrishnan, Indian Ambassador to Greece |
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Mr.
Brijendrasingh, Member CBDT, |
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Lt. Gen.
Shantanu Chaudhary, Vice Chief of Indian Army, |
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Mr. Ved
Marvah, H.E. Governor of Jharkhand |
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Shri
D.S. Sinha, Chief Justice, Gujarat High Court |
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Shri
N. N. Jha, Governor of Andaman & Nicobar |
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Ms.
Kiran Bedi, |
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Lt. Gen.
S.K.Sinha, Governor of Assam A unique temple giving a glimpse of the
past with most modern scientific technologies, presenting the present
in an environment of architectural splendour exquisitely executed and
providing facilities for study of future with all available resources.
I have never before seen anything like this. It is so inspiring and illuminating
giving unmatched faith in our culture and religion. |
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Shri
APJ Abdul Kalam, Eminent Nuclear Scientist |
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Mr
D. R. Kartikeyan, Director General, National Human Rights Commission 09
January 2000 |
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Surjitsinh
Barnala, Minister of Chemical & Fertilizer |
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Shri
R. K. Laxman |
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Shri Shrichand
Hinduja, Renowned Industrialist |
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Hon. Atal Behari
Vajpayee Prime Minister of India 16 May 1993 "A pleasant surprise! The effort of filling the whole ocean into a pot is truly commendable. The concept is attractive! The noblest experience of leaving a long-lasting impact through the combination of light and sound. A project worthy of emulation, which transmits the eternal message of religion right down to the common man. Congratulations!" |
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Mr.
Rajesh Khaitan, Industrialist |
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Mr. Ramkrishna
Bajaj, Industrialist |
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Dr. V.
Kurien, Chairman, National Dairy Development Board 22 November 1992 "Anyone who has visited Akshardham cannot but be astounded at the performance, at the excellence and at the achievements here. Here is dedication, integrity and excellence." |
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Shri
B.V. Doshi Eminent Architect 21 November 1992 "Akshardham is timeless, where people can learn about the eternal quest, values, the soul, and about man and his duties. It is not just a temple, it is a place for a cultural quest, and through this it is a quest of the self. It is a place where people would not be sitting in one place only but they can do research, see the Multimedia show, the museums and finally I think after they have gone round they would go to the temple where the spirit is. This is probably one of the rare temples built in contemporary times where one can expect thousands of people to come and yet it would not look crowded. I think this is important. It is an integration of a contemporary sect or philosophy and its manifestation in the form of a temple." |
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Dr. Dinesh
Vyas Eminent Advocate & Economist 16 November 1992 "To be very honest I don't have any words to describe my feelings of respect for Akshardham. I have seen the whole Akshardham complex. It has been built very beautifully. I think it is a creation of a great spiritual power. The spiritual power that is here will be responsible for the progress of our future India. I am very impressed with Akshardham. Indian culture has been presented here at its best. Whoever comes here will take with him a power and life's noble values that will be of great benefit to him in future." |
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Shri
Abid Husain |
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Pundit
Shivkumar Sharma |
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Smt. Anuradha
Paudwal, Singer |
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Shri
L.K. Advani President, Bhartiya Janta Party November 1992 "I have seen many exhibitions and museums in many parts of the world. But I can say with all honesty that I have not seen a presentation of Indian values and ideals so beautiful and effective as here in Akshardham. It is so beautiful that it is simply beyond the ken of imagination. The ancient Indian belief of the sages is portrayed here through the presentation of the fundamental principles of all the religions of the world. Our concept of 'The world as one family' is really effective. I believe that whoever comes here will take a deep and lasting impression of spirituality with him. I am sure that not only Indians will yearn to visit Akshardham but foreigners will also be attracted to it." |
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Shri
Geet Sethi World Billiards Champion November 1992 Akshardham is unique and overwhelming in its appeal. I have never seen a complex so beautiful, so thought-provoking and so well-managed." |
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H.E.
Gyani Zail Singh President of India 13 December 1985 "The Swaminarayan Movement is a Faith that has been serving the nation. Many saints and sages have descended on this earth and enshrined the highest ideals of life. Who has preserved these values? It is saints like Pramukh Swami who have imbibed them. By virtue of their lives and deeds, they possess a spiritual appeal; because of this, people listen to them and get inspired to live by those values. The Government needs such noble saints; however, they do not need the Government...... And had I not visited Akshardham, I would have missed a lot in my life." |
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Shri
Nani Palkhiwala Eminent Advocate & Economist November 1985 "This will be a great Monument of modern India and will be India's glory in capsule form." |
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