About Swaminarayan Akshardham
Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi displays millennia of traditional Hindu and Indian culture, spirituality, and architecture.
Built from pink Rajasthani sandstone and Italian Carrara marble without steel, the complex includes the Sahaj Anand Water Show, Sanskriti boat ride, and thematic gardens.
Highlights
- Sahaj Anand Musical Water Show
- Sanskriti 10,000-year Cultural Boat Ride
- Intricate Hand-Carved Sandstone
Plan your darshan
Swaminarayan Akshardham: opening, prasad and rituals
Useful planning information gathered for visitors. Temple schedules and rules can change at short notice.
Opening and closure
- Darshan hours
- Darshan windows generally run from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Confirm current timings on festival days.
- When darshan may pause
- General darshan pauses during aarti, bhog offering, and deity shringar. Security checks apply at main entrance.
Prasad and bhog
- Prasad
- Official prasad counters are situated within the temple complex. Always obtain official receipt vouchers where available.
- Bhog
- Ask the temple office about daily bhog timings for Bhagwan Swaminarayan. General darshan is restricted during bhog windows.
Before you visit
- Electronic items, leather belts, and large bags may need to be stored in footwear/locker counters.
- Modest traditional attire is recommended for sacred sanctum entry.
- Follow temple line discipline and official security instructions.
Verify real-time notices with official trust administration of Swaminarayan Akshardham.
Ritual itinerary
- 1Nitya Darshan & Aarti of Bhagwan Swaminarayan
- 2Special Archana & Abhishekam by temple priests
- 3Prasad distribution at authorised counters