Akshardham

• ened 6th November 2005
• Constructed by Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS)
• Inspired by HH Yogiji Maharaj (1892-1971 CE)
• Created by His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj
• More than 300,000,000 volunteer hours went into making the complex
• Over 8,000 volunteers from across the world participated in building it
• Mandir built from intricately carved sandstone and marble 
• Exhibitions on Hinduism, including Bhagwan Swaminarayan's life and teachings such as prayer, compassion, and non-violence.
• Open gardens, water bodies and step-well styled courtyard