Swaminarayan Akshardham, Delhi: Dress Code & Temple Rules

• Dress modestly: shoulders, chest and upper arms must be covered for everyone.
• Lower garments must fall below the knee; shorts, mini skirts and short dresses are not permitted.
• Free sarongs / wraps are lent at the entrance if your clothing does not meet the code.
• Photography is completely banned inside. Mobile phones, cameras, smartwatches and all electronics must be left at the free cloakroom at the entrance.
• Security screening is airport-style; leave large bags, tobacco, and any food behind as they are not allowed in.
• Shoes are deposited at the free shoe stand before entering the mandir.

The dress rule is enforced, not suggested. Shoulders, chest and upper arms must be covered for men and women alike, and lower garments must fall below the knee, which rules out shorts, mini skirts and short dresses. If you turn up underdressed you are not turned away: the entrance lends free sarongs and wraps so you can cover up and go in. Dressing modestly from the start simply saves you the queue for a wrap.

The rule that catches most first-timers is the electronics ban. Mobile phones, cameras, smartwatches and all electronic devices are strictly prohibited inside the mandir and exhibitions, and photography is not allowed anywhere in the complex, which is why you will not find visitor photos of the interior online. Deposit everything at the free cloakroom at the entrance, leave shoes at the shoe stand, and expect airport-style screening. Large bags, tobacco, and outside food are not permitted either, so travel light. Plan for a device-free few hours; it is part of why the place feels calm.

Compiled from public sources including Swaminarayan Akshardham (Delhi) - Wikipedia · Largest Hindu temple - Guinness World Records · Delhi Tourism - Akshardham Temple timings and tickets · Darshans Booking - Akshardham entry tickets and water show guide. Timings and seasonal closures change; confirm with the temple trust before travelling.