Svāminārāyaṇa Akṣaradhāma
Pink sandstone monument to Sahajānanda
⭐ Why it is famous
A 6,000-tonne pink sandstone monument built without steel, with exhibitions, gardens and an evening water show.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Built by BAPS and inaugurated in 1992; survived the 2002 terror attack and remains a state landmark.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Grounds 09:30 – 19:30, closed Mondays
- Water show after sunset
🙏 Darśan details
- Free entry to the monument
- Exhibitions and water show ticketed
- Airport-style security; no phones or bags
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Svāminārāyaṇa Akṣaradhāma, Gandhinagar, GandhinagarGandhinagar Capital (GNC) — 6 km
Gandhinagar bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Ahmedabad (AMD) — 20 km
Metro and buses from Ahmedabad (25 km).
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Hotels in Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹2,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹11,000 |
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Adalaj stepwell
- Sabarmati Ashram
- Sabarmati riverfront
📅 Best time to visit
November–February