Free guided tour of Swaminarayan Akshardham Hindu Temple

Completed in 2023 in Robbinsville, NJ, the Akshardham Temple complex spans 185 acres and displays a broad gamut of Hindu architectural styles, from the ancient to the modern. You will see thousands of carved figures adorning several dozen buildings and the intricate designs of the two temples on the grounds.

You will learn the fascinating story of Bhagwan Swaminarayan (1781–1830), for whom this complex is dedicated. As you arrive and exit your car, you will see the immense, 49 foot bronze statue of Swaminayaran. It overlooks a large plaza with plaques of his teachings and a 5 acre reflecting pool. On the tour, you will witness one religious ceremony and learn the fascinating stories of Swaminayaran's pilgrimage and the all-volunteer work that built this magnificent complex.

Event Details:

RSVP with stated number of guests IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND! 

Tour will begin promptly to enable attendance at a timed ceremony in a nearby temple.

Please allow 15 minutes for the walk from the parking lot to the Welcome Center, which will take you past the statue, plaza, reflecting pool and many other features, so you should arrive 15 minutes before your tour is set to begin.

The event will include:

  1. An orientation movie at the Welcome Center
  2. The Ari ceremony in the Traditional Mandir temple (20 minutes)
  3. A walk throughout the grounds (1 hour 15 minutes)
  4. A video depicting the "Making of the Akshardham"
  5. Optional lunch and shopping (on your own)

NOTE: The grounds tour will involve a great deal of walking across the huge campus. The final video and optional lunch at the beautiful cafeteria, with nearby food and gift shops, will be within the Welcome Center.

Arrangements

There is no cost for this event, but the volunteer-run Akshardham will accept voluntary, tax-deductible donations at the conlusion of the tour.

We suggest $20+ for the member and optionally more for families or guests.

Getting there: The map address is 100 North Main Street, Robbinsville, NJ 08561, off Exit 8 of the NJ Turnpike. The map below shows how you might drive there from Exit 8 on the NJ Turnpike.

Questions? Car pooling?  Email ron2randall@gmail.com 

RSVP here to attend !