The Akshardham Temple Noida (New Okhla Industrial Development Authority), is situated along the bank of the Yamuna River, adjacent to New Delhi. It is a large complex of temples made of pink sandstone and white marble. The Akshardham Temple Noida was built by the Swaminarayan sect as a spiritual center of prayer and learning and as a resource center for the study of Indian Culture.
Spread over 30 acres of the Eastern Bank of the Yamuna, the Akshardham Temple is a synthesis of Indian architectural styles. The design of the Akshardham Temple is inspired by temples from different parts of India. The sources include the temples of Badrinath in North India, Somnath in West India and Konark in East India. The Swaminarayan sect has previously constructed an Akshardham Temple in Ahmedabad in Gujarat. This is the second Akshardham Temple in India.
With a complex of temples and shrines set amidst sprawling lawns, prayer halls and spaces for meditation and communal gatherings, the Akshardham Temple is a new landmark in the National Capital Region. Easily accessible from Delhi, the Akshardham Temple promises to be a religious and cultural highlight of Delhi.
Sai Baba Temple Sai Baba Mandir is one of the famous temples in Noida, which is thronged by devotees of Shirdi Sai Baba. Located in Sector 40 of Noida, this temple is a beautiful white marble structure. The temple is under the administrative control of Sai Baba Mandir Samiti, which is now associated with OM Foundation. The Sai Baba Mandir Samiti provides mid-day meals to the children of OM Foundation. Along with the temple, Sai Baba Mandir Samiti also runs a charitable dispensary, which provides medical aid to 100 patients per day.