If a guide is not accessible, it is always advisable to have the Audio Tour Guide with you during your visit to Individuals & Families. To check if a guide is available, kindly ask at the reception desk, and there is no need for individuals and families to prearrange their visit.
Advanced booking is required to make your visit to the Group Page more fulfilling and organized. Full details can be found on the Group Visit page. With these, you can take a fully guided tour of the Mandir with an Audio Guide. Using a simple audio system, you can listen to detailed information about the various features of the Mandir at your own pace. Learn about the importance of this Hindu Mandir and the architectural designs behind it. Experience the significance of Hindu rituals such as arti and the sacred images, each representing Hindu sentiments. Take a fully guided tour of this fascinating Hindu Mandir with these. Please request the Audio Guide Tour at the Information Desk. A deposit will be required when you pick up the device, which will be refunded when you return it. Please note that the Audio Guide Tour is not available for school groups due to limited supply. Audio tour guides will be available starting in January-February 2015.
Please inquire at the Information Desk upon arrival if you need a guide. Volunteer guides may be available during the day for small groups of less than 8 individuals, families, or individuals: Personal Guide.
ARTI CEREMONY.
Many visitors have described the experience as awe-inspiring. It is an ancient Hindu offering made by waving lighted wicks before sacred images, accompanied by a musical prayer. One of the highlights of visiting Mandir is witnessing the daily arti ceremony performed at 11:15 AM midday.
SHRI GHANSHYAM MAHARAJ ABHISHEK CEREMONY.
AKSHARPITH (BOOK & SOUVENIR SHOP). The visually captivating Shri Ghanshyam Maharaj Abhishek Mandapam can be found near the mandir’s entrance. Shri Ghanshyam Maharaj has the ability to conduct the abhishek ceremony at this location. The abhishek is a sacred Hindu ritual that serves as a heartfelt plea for divine blessings, accompanied by unwavering faith and devotion. It is a form of offering, displaying deep reverence, and a prayer for spiritual growth, tranquility, and the fulfillment of desires, performed by gently pouring water over the murti.
The Souvenir Shop, located in the Activity Center wing of the complex, is filled with a wide selection of health products, herbal DVDs, CDs, postcards, and books that cater to various budgets, tastes, and ages.
SHAYONA SWEETS AND SNACK CENTER.
Why not complete your visit to Shayona, the center of food, with a meal? It is the perfect way to experience some authentic and traditional tastes of India with its all-vegetarian cuisine. You can choose from various menu options for snacks and a wide selection of sweets, whether you want to take them to-go or sit down.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY.
To commemorate your visit, kindly capture a photograph of yourself or your group with the Mandir serving as the backdrop.