Spanning 185 acres and standing 191 feet tall, Akshardham is a
magnificent Mahamandir (Hindu house of worship) carved in stone
according to ancient Hindu scriptures. It is the second largest
Hindu mandir in the world and one of the most unique Hindu stone
mandirs built in the last 600 years. Breathtaking from every angle,
all visitors are welcome to explore and experience the beauty and
tranquility of BAPS Sw
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aminarayan Akshardham, which features something for everyone:
Nilkanth Plaza – At Nilkanth Plaza stands a 49-foot tall bronze
image of Shri Nilkanth Varni, the teenage form of Bhagwan
Swaminarayan, in a yogic tree pose to commemorate the 49 years he
lived on earth Traditional Stepped Pond – Experience a serenity of
a traditional Indian stepped pond, filled with water from India’s
108 holy rivers and those flowing through the fifty states in the
U.S. Nilkanth Plaza is also home to a traditional Indian stepwell.
Welcome Center – The Welcome Center is a majestic foyer with
intricately carved wood pillars, arches and panels that welcome all
to experience the mandir. The atmosphere is illuminated with
traditional lamps and sky-wells. It is designed in 17th century
Indian Haveli architecture. Traditionally Stone-Carved Mandir
(Hindu house of worship) – The mandir is 133 feet long, 87 feet
wide, and 42 feet tall at its highest point Traditionally
stone-carved Mahamandir – At the center point of the campus stands
the Akshardham Mahamandir which is 255 ft wide, 345 ft long, and
191 feet tall at its highest point and is made of 1.9 million cubic
feet of stone sourced from around Europe Shayona Café and Shayona
Snacks & Sweets Shop – Authentic Indian dine-in delicacies and
snack ready to take home FAQS: • The campus is open to all visitors
every day from 10am-4:30pm, except Tuesdays • It is a short
18-minute drive or ride from the NJ Transit Princeton Junction
train station. It is also easily accessible off the NJ Turnpike,
I-295, and Route US-130
