#roysdiaries

🕉 🚩 🏰 ⁣ ⁣ Akshardham Temple of New Delhi is also known as Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple. It is one of the largest Hindu temple complexes in India. It was officially inaugurated on 6th November, 2005. Its history and facts reflects 10,000 years old India’s culture, spirituality and architecture. It has been made in the memory of Jyotirdhar Swaminarayan Bhagwan.⁣ ⁣ The construction of Akshardham Complex was completed in just 5⃣ years with the efforts of Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) along with the help of thousands of artisans and BAPS volunteers. The temple is spread over 83,342 square feet area. It consists of 350 feet long, 315 feet wide and 141 feet high monuments, which are very attractive. The structure of the temple was designed in such a way that it can last for at least 1000 years more. This article deals with 10 more amazing facts about Akshardham temple.⁣ ⁣ Amazing facts about Akshardham Temple⁣ ⁣ 1⃣ . Akshardham Temple comprises 200 sculptured stone figures of India's sages, monks, Acharyas and divine incarnations. It also consists of 234 ornately carved pillars, 9 ornate domes, Gajendra Pith and 20,000 statues of divine figures of India.⁣ ⁣ 2️⃣. Akshardham Temple is surrounded by Narayan Sarovar, which is a lake and carries water from 151 lakes in India. There are 108 faces of cows placed along the lakes which represent 108 Hindu deities. It has a 3,000-feet-long orbital path for Parikrama made up of red stones brought from Rajasthan. It also has a two storey building, with 1,152 pillars and 145 windows. This Parikrama is spread around the temple like a beautiful garland⁣ ⁣ 3️⃣. There is also an exquisite garden in the Akshardham temple complex in the shape of lotus and therefore is also, known as the Lotus Garden. When seen from above, it looks like a Lotus made up of large stones where quotes from Shakespeare, Martin Luther, Swami Vivekananda and other eminent figures are engraved.⁣ ⁣ #templearchitecture #templephotos #templelife #templesofindia #roysdiaries⁣ #delhi #delhitravel #delhitourism #delhidiaries (at Akshardham Temple) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9zNsODlVZP/?igshid=pl3uue9najq6

🙆💆🕺 When you realise nothing is lacking, the whole 🌍 belongs to you. - Lao Tzu  . . . On my departure flight from the #Chennai airport, I discovered Zen like feeling in a unique machine that treats your body like a temple. I was wary of it at the beginning, let my dad try it first. And when he was convinced, I decided to have a go. The vibrations start as soon as you close your eyes and gives you full body 💆. After all the wear and tear of travel and daily life, this was my moment to shine. The whole process calmed me down, my head, back, arms and shoulders were taken care of this simple machine. Beware massagers, your job is in serious danger! (AI cough, cough) Give it a try and you will never ask for anything less. The demo video is in my stories and the rate and owner when you #swipeleft. Happy ✈ #roysdiaries (at Chennai Domestic Terminal (MAA) - Chennai) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3Vg9HlFO9L/?igshid=f3ffu2a679in

✈ For the first time ever, I found #airtravel a huge disappointment. 1. I had just boarded #Uber and was on my way. Suddenly a text message came from @IndiGo6E that old Macbook Pro laptop was not allowed to check in as a luggage. So punctual. 🆗 . . . 2. Entered the airport, running as a headless chicken to find the counter only to find the lady accepting both international and domestic checkin in the same counter. Really? #Indigo6E 😡 . . 3. Not enough guides in the security check to help travellers. And not enough seats to host travellers. So much for International status. . . . Thank God, I had my dad along or else I would have gone total crazy in this International airport. #roysdiaries #alliswell #DGCA (at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3Q59F-F35d/?igshid=1kks8egsrbsum

Only if trees could give 🆓 WiFi.. 🌱🌳🌴 #streetphotography #streetstyle #soi #sundayvibes #roysdiaries #laidback #smalltownlife #awesomeassam #incrediblenortheast #incredibleindia #assam (at Lakhipur Town) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuioRNll1t5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ggqvfelxmx0j

You are never alone if you enjoy what you do. 🛶 #village #villagelife #roysdiaries #incrediblenortheast #incredibleindia #saturdayspecial #saturdayvibes #awesomeassam (at Lakhipur) https://www.instagram.com/p/BugIJxAF71s/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1l4cpr8e975i5

#throwbacktuesday to the night when I and @binarygru decided to go out of our shell on a wild ride from #nuwaraeliya to #adamspeak covering a distance of 73 kms on a humble scooty. It was pitch dark and the cold freezed our souls. Reaching the Makara Thorana (Main Arch), there’s a statue of a reclining Buddha on your left. Shortly after this point is the Red Bridge, which a waterfall runs underneath. Again, you can’t see it in the pitch-black, but you can hear the water. This spot left me in awe of the creators and their devotion to the work. A once in a lifetime place to visit. #roysdiaries #travelgram #mountainstories #traveldiaries #placestovisit #soi #travelblog #srilankatravel #travelbug #srilankatrip #tripotocommunity (at Sri Padaya) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq9dhuIlbTE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9ttsw802wh00