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  Introduction: Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple , commonly known as Akshardham Temple is a well-known Hindu temple and an example of a spiritual-cultural campus in New Delhi. The temple built in a huge area showcases the fusion of traditional and modern Hindu culture, spirituality, and architecture. Today, the Akshardham Temple is one of the prime tourist’s attractions in Delhi. Main deity: Swaminarayan Opened on: 6th November 2005 Built by: Pramukh Swami Maharaj (BAPS) Closed on: Monday Akshardham Temple: The doors of the Akshardham Ttemple were officially opened for the general public, on 6 November 2005, after it was inaugurated by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, in the presence of ex-President, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, ex-PM Dr Manmohan Singh, and Leader of Opposition LK Advani. The temple gets its name from the Sanskrit word ‘Akshardham’, which is actually a combination of two words ‘Akshar’ + ‘Dham’. The word Akshar means ‘eternal, something which cannot get damaged’ and ‘Dham’ means ‘abode’

  History of Tirupati Balaji temple Location: Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, India Built By: King Thondaiman Architectural Style: Dravidian Dedicated To: Lord Venkateswara Tradition: Vaishnavism Major Festivals: Brahmotsavam, Vaikunta Ekadasi Lord Venkateswara Temple at Tirumala (Tirupati) is one of the most famous temples in India. With more than 35 million pilgrims visiting the temple every year, it is one of the most visited holy places and also one of the richest temples in the world. Built on the Venkata Hill, which is a part of the famous Seshachalam Hills, Tirupati Temple is considered as one of the holiest shrines by the Hindus. According to a legend, Lord Vishnu assumed the form of Sri Venkateswara to save mankind from the adversities of Kali Yuga.  Location of Tirupati Temple Tirupati is a city in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh in India and is most famously known for the shrine of Tirumala Venkateswara Temple situated at a small distance from Tirupati . This is the