The BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham is a landmark of Hindu
Architecture and Culture in the heart of New Jersey. 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. Breathtaki
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ng from every angle, all visitors are welcome to explore and
experience the beauty and tranquility of BAPS Swaminarayan
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 centerpoint 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
