Akshardham Temple
Devotional & Spiritual

Akshardham Temple

3 hr typical visit Free entry 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM Closed Mon

An enormous modern Hindu temple complex in carved sandstone and marble, built without structural steel and finished in 2005.

Don't miss
  • The central mandir
  • Sahaj Anand water show
  • Boat ride through Indian history
  • Gardens
Time needed
3 hr
Entry
Free
Best time
Afternoon
Photography
Restricted
Parking
Available
Works well for
Family Couple Corporate Seniors Kids
Tips from our editors

Phones, cameras and bags are not allowed inside and must be deposited at the entrance — allow 30 minutes for security either way. Entry to the temple is free; the exhibitions and water show are ticketed.

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