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Swaminarayan Akshardham was
opened on November 6, 2005 and has already become an outstanding
representation of Indian Culture. Artistically
mesmeric, scientifically stunning, and culturally moving, Swaminarayan
Akshardham is a combination of traditional stone art and architecture,
Indian culture and civilization, ancient values and wisdom and
the best of modern media and technology to create a powerful
experience of Indian Heritage.
Watch the grand opening ceremony attended by
over 20,000 invitees at the 100 acre complex. Presided over
by Akshardham's creator Pramukh Swami Maharaj and graced by
the President of India. Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam, the Prime Minister
of India. Shri Manmohan Singh, the Leader of the Opposition
Shri L K Advani, the LT Governor of Delhi Shri B.L. Joshi. and
many other leading dignitaries from all over the country.
The celebrations were telecast live across
the world, including a traditional dedication ceremony, patriotic
songs and cultural dances with spectacular lighting. These once-in-a-lifetime
celebrations are presented in the enclosed DVD, bringing together
the art, architecture and spirituality of Akshardham, the patriotism
of all those gathered, and the joy of inaugurating a truly unique
wonder of today's world.
The DVD also includes a short introduction
to Akshardham with exclusive video footage from inside the intricately
carved monument, from near the panels of the 148 life-size elephants
- hand carved from pink stone, the walk-through exhibitions
of universal values, the Giant-Screen large format film about
the 7 - year journey through India of the child-yogi Neelkanth
Varni, the sail-through experience of Indian heritage, and the
emotionally moving musical fountains. This introduction is just
a miniscule glimpse of the wonders awaiting you at Swaminarayan
Akshardham, New Delhi.
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