History
How many Akshardhams are built as of today?
3
What does stambh mean in English?
Pillar
Whose wish was it to build Akshardham in North America?
Pramukh Swami Maharaj
What does a mandir represent?
Maharaj’s form
Where was the stone marble from and where was it handcrafted?
Europe and Rajasthan
When and where was the inauguration?
2014 in Robbinsville
What kind of animal is repeatedly carved onto the foundation of Akshardham?
Elephants
When was the shilanyas ceremony for Akshardham performed?
6th October, 2011
Where is the kalash located on the Akshardham?
It is the highest point of Akshardham’s structure; it is what the dwaja is mounted on.
What does mandir mean in sanskrit?
Place where mind becomes still and experiences peace.
When did the construction of the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Robbinsville begin?
2010
What is Akshardham made of?
Marble & Limestone
When did Pramukh Swami Maharaj come to Robbinsville Akshardham?
2014
What body part of Maharaj does the dwaja represent?
His hair
How many acres is the complex?
162 Acres
What guru inspired the building of the first Akshardham?
Yogiji Maharaj
What shape is a shikar and how many shikars are on Akshardham in total?
Cone-shaped; 9 total
When did Pramukh Swami Maharaj express his wish to build Akshardham in North America?
8th December, 1997
What part of the Akshardham represent Maharaj’s knees?
Stambh
What style was the mandir built in?
Nagari style
When was the stone laying ceremony held?
2013
What does pada shila mean?
“Pada”- feet & “Shila” - stone or rock; refers tp the feet of Bhagwan which is the foundation of Akshardam
Where was Pramukh Swami Maharaj when he performed the shilanyas ceremony for Akshardham?
Mumbai
What part of Bhagwan does a murti represent and why is it important in a mandir?
The Murti represents Bhagwan’s soul and contains the living presence of Maharaj which allows haribhaktos to offer their bhakti.
How many layers of stone does Akshardham’s jagati (foundation) have?
13 layers