SWAMINARAYAN AKSHARDHAM

Swaminarayan Akshardham (Gandhinagar) is one of the largest Hindu temples in the Indian state of Gujarat. The temple complex, dedicated to Bhagwan Swaminarayan and built by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, combines devotions, art, architecture, education, exhibitions and research at one place which is spread in an area of 23 acres. The temple came to international attention when two heavily armed terrorists attacked it in September 2002.[1] The complex is popular among tourists visiting GujaratIn this Akshardham, may one and all find inspiration to mould their lives and may their lives become divine. Such is my prayer to God.

—Pramukh Swami Maharaj
Akshardham Gandhinagar is a predecessor to the Akshardham at Delhi, built by the same religious organisation, Bochasanwasi Akshar-Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) led by Pramukh Swami Maharaj. It was inaugurated on November 2, 1992, during the bicentenary celebrations of Bhagwan Swaminarayan.

2002 attack[edit]
Main article: Akshardham Temple attack
Two heavily armed terrorists arrived at the Akshardham temple complex on September 24, 2002. They scaled the perimeter fence and opened fire. About 600 people were in the temple at the time. By the end of the 13-hour attack, 30 persons were killed and more than 80 persons were wounded.[2] National Security Guard (NSG) commandos intervened and killed both perpetrators to end the siege in an operation called Vajra Shakti by next day.

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