akshardham' means the divine abode of god. it is hailed as an eternal place of devotion, purity and peace. swaminarayan akshardham at new delhi is a mandir – an abode of god, a hindu house of worship, and a spiritual and cultural campus dedicated to devotion, learning and harmony. timeless hindu spiritual messages, vibrant devotional traditions and ancient architecture all are echoed in its art and architecture.the mandir is a humble tribute to bhagwan swaminarayan (1781- 1830), the avatars, devas and great sages of hinduism. the traditionally-styled swaminarayan akshardham complex was inaugurated on 6 november 2005 with the blessings of hh pramukh swami maharaj and through the devoted efforts of skilled artisans and volunteers