India being the land of temples, finds its true reflection in Delhi. Akshardham is one of the most important religious sites in Delhi, which has claimed to fame for its piety and spirituality. One of the most important Delhi Monuments, it is also known for its architectural magnificence with its 234 pillars, 9 domes and 20 quadrangled shikhars-all displaying fine artistry and craftsmanship. Built on the lines of Sthaapatya shastra of India, the Akshardham in Delhi is the ideal example of a designers creativity and an engineers ingenuity.

Built by carving 6000 tons of pink sand stone brought from Rajasthan, the craftsmanship lies in the temple's design, which has nothing to do with metals like steel and iron. The beauty of the temple is encaptured in the fine filigree on the walls and the pagoda, which display the sadhus and saints in various meditative postures.

Incense, the clamor of the bells and the plush greenery of the lawn with the gurgling river Yamuna flowing at a distance, create a meditative mood inside the Akshardham temple in Delhi. The fountains seeming to sprinkle the water of divine worship prove to be a beatifying agent for the temple proximity.

The concrete and the abstract seem to converge in the engravings on cold stone, and it is therefore that the Akshardham Delhi is considered to be a divine blessing on earth.

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Last Updated on 04 July 2011