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Ahmedabad is the sixth largest city of Gujarat and is also one of the industrialized cities in India. Sightseeing in Ahmedabad which is also one of the largest cities of Gujarat, induces you to view the finest temples of the city. The Akshardham Temple in Ahmedabad is one of them, which has the blend of traditional beauty and rich cultural heritage. Akshardham Temple reflects the rich cultural beauty of the land, which attracts large number of visitors. The temple is dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan who was born in Chapaya in Uttar Pradesh. Akshardham temple lies in the heart of Gandhinagar, the capital city of Gujarat. The Akshardham Temple is located at a distance of 28 kilometers from Ahmedabad on the banks of Sabarmati River. There are 6 temples built all over Ahmedabad by his followers. One can find numerous pilgrim spots followed by millions of followers in different parts of the world including Gondol , Gadhada and Sarangpur. Also known as Swaminarayan Temple, the Akshardham Temple in Ahmedabad has a unique architectural style made by the experts of Bansipahadpur. The temple was constructed by using 6000 metric tons of gorgeous pink sandstone from Rajasthan. The temple is located in the amidst of a spacious garden called Sahajanand Van , with the presence of carvings of Hindu Gods. The panoramic view of the place include beautiful gardens, cafeteria and other amusements. You can find sculptures of Lord Swaminarayan, Gunatinand Swami and Gopalanand Swami. All the statues are either gold or copper plated. On the first floor of the temple there is a museum which has a gallery depicting 500 'parahansas'. There are other displays in the temple like the letter to Swaminarayan's guru, Ramanand, an art object from an old tree from Chapaya, Swaminarayan's shawl and a panoramic view of the lord on a horse. Exterior galleries provides an artistic exhibition offering Chez Integrovision shows, audio-visuals, multi-media and also works of lord Swaminarayan from the Hindu epics. The temple also introduces the concept of Akshardham movement to the readers, which was found to boost the preachings of Lord Swaminarayan. So if you want to enjoy a vacation with a combined experience of mental bliss and spirituality, then you should surely visit the Akshardham Temple of Gujarat.
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