Akshardham is a Hindu temple complex in Delhi, India. Also referred to as Delhi Akshardham or Swaminarayan Akshardham, the complex displays centuries of traditional Indian and Hindu culture, spirituality, and architecture. It featured in the 2009 edition of the Guinness World Records book for being the largest Hindu temple in the world. Akshardham temple in Delhi, India is recognized as the world’s largest temple by Guinness World Records. It was consecrated in November 2005 by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS (Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha). The temple covers 32 acres (13 hectares) and is built to