Akshardham temple
The main building at the centre of the complex is a 141ft high
monument to Bhagwan Swaminarayan. Designed according to ancient Vedic
texts known as the Sthapatya-Shastra, it features a blend of
architecutral styles from across India. Within the monument, under the
central dome, there is an 11ft high, gilded image of Bhagwan
Swaminarayan. He is surrounded by the guru's of the sect. The building
itself is constructed entirely from Rajasthani pink sandstone and
Italian Carrara marble, and features no steel or concrete. It's height
and location on the banks of the Yamuna mean its presence is felt from
afar, and its carved details of flora, fauna, dancers, musicians and
deities covering its surfaces from top to bottom, leave most visitors
in awe.source wikipedia
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