Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 31 (ANI): The Swaminarayan Akshardham temple is set to be illuminated with 10,000 diyas in Gujarat's capital city Gandhinagar as part of Diwali celebrations. A 55-foot idol of Bhagwan Swaminarayan will also be installed on Diwali, and its Pranpratishtha ceremony will be held on November 11. Also Read | Momos-Linked Death in Hyderabad: 6 Held After Woman Dies, Over 40 Fall Ill Following Consumption of Street Food.
Speaking to ANI, Jayesh Mandanka, a 'swayamsevak' at Akshardham Temple said, "For the last 32 years, Akshardham Temple has been decorated just like this every Diwali with 10,000 diyas. This year too, it will continue till November 8 from 6 pm to 7.45 pm every evening.
A beautiful glow garden has also been built here." "An 55-foot idol of Bhagwan Swaminarayan is also being installed. It has been built with 'panchdhatu'.
The Pranpratishtha of the idol will take place on November 11," said Jayesh Mandanka. Also Read | Deepotsav 2024: 'Moment Comes After 500 Years', Says PM Narendra Modi on First Diwali After Ram Mandir Consecration Ceremony in Ayodhya. Panchdhatu means "alloy of five metals".
It refers to an alloy of gold, silver, copper, zinc, and iron. The metals are said to have spiritual, medicinal, astrological, and artistic significance. Panchdhatu idols are sacred images or figures used in Hindu rituals.
They are believed to enhance positive energies and symbolize a connection between the divine and the devotee. Swaminarayan.
