Akshardham Temple, Delhi | Swami Narayan Akshardham, New Delhi

Akshardham Temple, Delhi | Swami Narayan Akshardham, New Delhi..

‘Akshardham’ means the divine abode of Lord Swaminarayan. He looks like a royal prince, and also like a humble saint! it is an ultimate place of devotion, purity and peace. Swaminarayan Akshardham at New Delhi is a Mandir – an abode of God, a house of worship, and a spiritual and cultural place dedicated to devotion, learning, peace, enlightenment and harmony. Continuous spiritual messages, devotional vibrations flow throughout the day.

The mandir is a noble tribute to Bhagwan Swaminarayan (1781- 1830), who is considered to be a supreme aspect of Lord Krishna. The wonderful temple complex was inaugurated during the year 2005 with the blessings of HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj and through the hard work of several skilled artisans and volunteers.

Each element of Akshardham cherishes with spirituality – the Mandir, the excellent and colourful and beautiful Garden, which resembles the celestial Swarka Loka.

A visit to Akshardham would surely provide as high level of enthusiastic and enriching experience. Each and every aspect present in this holy temple contains great spiritual significance.

This Mandir was Opened on 6th November 2005, and constructed by Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS). The Mandir was built out of nice sandstone and marble.

Exhibitions on Hinduism, including Bhagwan Swaminarayan’s life and teachings such as prayer, compassion, and non-violence gives a colourful and fruitful view for us.

Sri Swaminarayan (1781 –1830), also known as Sahajanand Swami, was a yogi. He is believed by his followers as an avatar of Lord Narayana. Swaminarayan was born as Ghanshyam Pande into a Brahmin family at Uttar Pradesh, India in 1781.

SONGS IN PRAISE OF SWAMI NARAYAN

Swami Narayana Narayana Hare Hare, Jai Sri Swami Narayana Narayana Hare Hare. Oh Lord, you are an aspect of Lord Vishnu, and you have asked the people to recite the Swami Narayana Mantra. Oh, the great Universal Saint, you are the founder of the Swaminarayan Sampraday, and you are our beloved Lord Krishna. You have travelled to various sacred places, constructed temples and installed powerful deities on those temples.

Hey! My Dear Sri Swami Narayan Maharaj! Even while I was sleeping, my mouth has to recite your name, and my mind must have to concentrate only on you.

Hey! My worshipful Swami Narayana! Even during my death, my entire thoughts must have to focus only on you, and not on anything else.

Hey my honourable Swami Narayana! You are my saviour, even if I starve from hunger and thirst, I would never curse you, but, I would get relieved from my thirst and hunger by the way of singing your songs.

Hey my respectful Swamy Narayana, I consider only you as my true saviour, and I want to stay permanently at your lotus feet for ever.

Hey my heart Sri Swamy Narayana! Even if I have been entered into the ocean, the ocean god, Lord Varuna cannot touch me, since I consider myself as your true devotee.

Hey my great Lord, Let, my tongue praises you, eyes see your divine beauty, ears hear your divine songs, hand bow at you, and let my entire body surrender at your holy feet.

Hey my wonderful Swami! I cannot live in this world, without your help, I consider you as my father, mother, friend, philosopher, god and guide.

Hey! Lord Narayana! I am getting very much satisfied by uttering your names, and by singing songs on you.

Hey! Sri Krishna Swami! I have even forgotten to take food and I didn’t get proper sleep, due to your sweet memories.

Hey! Maharaj, through your divine presence, you have filled the entire universe with full of happiness.

Hey Swami Narayana! You would surely give the everlasting spiritual bliss to all those who seek refuge at your feet.

Hey Sri Narayana Mahaprabu, by reading your wonderful life history, we would get good knowledge in all the subjects, and we would be enlightened in our lives.

Hey Sri Swami Mahaprabu, you contain merciful eyes, and through your eyes, you look after your devotees in an affectionate manner. Your eyes contain the power to look after all of your devotees, in a merciful and in a compassionate manner.

“OM SRI SWAMI NARAYANA MAHAPRABHU KI JAI”
WRITTEN BY
R. HARISHANKAR