Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi epitomises 10,000 years of Indian culture in all its breathtaking grandeur, beauty, wisdom and bliss. It brilliantly showcases the essence of India's ancient architecture, traditions and timeless spiritual messages. The Akshardham experience is an enlightening journey through India's glorious art, values and contributions for the progress, happiness and harmony of mankind.
The grand, ancient-styled Swaminarayan Akshardham complex was built in only five years through the blessings of HDH Pramukh Swami Maharaj of the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) and the colossal devotional efforts of 11,000 artisans and BAPS volunteers. The complex was inaugurated on 6 November, 2005.
Akshardham means the eternal, divine abode of the supreme God, the abode of eternal values and virtues of Akshar as defined in the Vedas and Upanishads where divine bhakti, purity and peace forever pervades.
For the first time ever in the world witness the heritage of India in all its facets, insights and beauty at the Swaminarayan Akshardham through its mandir, exhibitions, verdant gardens and other attractions. Click on What to See.
Conference & Banquet Facilities
Anand Vihar Railway Terminal is located at Anand Vihar locality of East Delhi. The station was officially inaugurated on December 19, 2009, on completion of the first phase of its constrution. It is one of the modern and upcoming stations in Delhi. Spread over 42 hectares of area, this terminal is expected to be one of the largest railway stations catering to all Eastâ€"bound trains from Delhi after the second phase of the station becomes operational.
The plan for Anand Vihar Railway Station bagan way back in 2003, but the construction of the terminal was started in October 2006 by the Northern Railways. It was originally decided to complete the construction of the first phase of the terminal by mid-2007. However, it was revised to March 2008, which was again missed due to various reasons.
Initially two new trains were scheduled to run from the Anand Vihar terminal, namely, New Jalpaiguri Express and Farakka Express headed for West Bengal. Later, three more trains running from other stations of Delhi to Varanasi, Jogbani and Motihari are also shifted to this terminal. Anand Vihar Railway Terminal with station code ANVR is the first station in the capital with an engine maintenance depot.
Once this terminal becomes fully operational, it is expected to cater to three lakh passengers who will travel on 272 trains daily from this terminal. The total cost of the project is estimated as Rs 230 crore, of which Rs 85 crore is spent on developing infrastructure for the construction of the first phase of the terminal. Phase I of the two-storey railway station was started with just three platforms, a coach maintenance yard and feeder lines to the Sahibabad Junction. The Phase I took over 5 years to complete.
This modern terminal has many new and important features including its subways, a separate parcel-loading centre, a 60-train strong maintenance yard, food courts, touchscreens and specialized reservation counters.
Anand Vihar ISBT
The station is well connected to Anand Vihar ISBT, and Anand Vihar Metro station. The station premises offers ample parking space for commuters. This new terminal will help in reducing congestion at the other three major railway stations at Delhi. This new terminal is designed on the lines of the Vashi terminal at Navi Mumbai.
Regular trains from Anand Vihar Railway Station started on March 10, 2010 and at present the trains serving the station are, Anand Vihar Motihari Garib Rath from Anand Vihar (ANVR) to Motihari (MKI), Anand Vihar Varanasi Garib Rath from Anand Vihar (ANVR) to Varanasi Junction (BSB), Seemanchal Express from Anand Vihar (ANVR) to Jogbani (JBN), and Varanasi Anand Vihar Garib Rath from Varanasi Junction (BSB) to Anand Vihar (ANVR).
The Anand Vihar station has all the basic facilities like booking office, booking counters, waiting halls with facilities for handicapped passengers, separate arrival and departure areas, cloak rooms, reservation halls, toilets, parcel and luggage office, operational and service accommodation and parking areas etc.
