11-08-2005, 08:16 AM
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New Delhi, Nov 06: Amidst a glittering cultural show, President A P J Abdul Kalam and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh tonight inaugurated the Akshardham temple complex here.
Commending the architectural marvel of the 100-acre complex exhibiting Indian art and culture, the Prime Minister said it would be counted among the important places to visit in Delhi.
<b>In his description of the complex, Kalam said he felt he was "in another world".</b>
<b>Lauding the efforts of architects and others involved in construction of the Akshardham, the President said they had built a magnificent complex. </b>
Singh lauded efforts of the devotees of Swaminarayan for raising the huge amount for the construction of the temple.
The Prime Minister said he was hopeful that the Akshardham temple would continue to spread the message of love and communal harmony.
Singh recalled the inauguration of the Lakshminarayan temple in Delhi by Mahatma Gandhi.
The Prime Minister said the Indian civilisation had always advocated peaceful co-existence and allowing people to flourish.
He said there was never an incident where Indians were for military conquest outside the country.
Speaking on the occasion <b>former Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani termed the Akshardham temple as amongst the wonders of the world.</b>
He said though the plan for construction of the temple was finalised only after a few years ago, the craftsmen had done a splendid job in completing it in five years.
President Kalam, who was also seen referring to his laptop, said <b>the Swaminarayan Akshardham cultural complex was the second biggest event that he had witnessed, the first event having taken place 45 years ago.</b>
<b>Kalam also wrote a poetry on the complex and administered a pledge to the people which among other things, containing a vow to direct all efforts and knowledge to make India a knowledge society</b>. <!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
New Delhi, Nov 06: Amidst a glittering cultural show, President A P J Abdul Kalam and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh tonight inaugurated the Akshardham temple complex here.
Commending the architectural marvel of the 100-acre complex exhibiting Indian art and culture, the Prime Minister said it would be counted among the important places to visit in Delhi.
<b>In his description of the complex, Kalam said he felt he was "in another world".</b>
<b>Lauding the efforts of architects and others involved in construction of the Akshardham, the President said they had built a magnificent complex. </b>
Singh lauded efforts of the devotees of Swaminarayan for raising the huge amount for the construction of the temple.
The Prime Minister said he was hopeful that the Akshardham temple would continue to spread the message of love and communal harmony.
Singh recalled the inauguration of the Lakshminarayan temple in Delhi by Mahatma Gandhi.
The Prime Minister said the Indian civilisation had always advocated peaceful co-existence and allowing people to flourish.
He said there was never an incident where Indians were for military conquest outside the country.
Speaking on the occasion <b>former Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani termed the Akshardham temple as amongst the wonders of the world.</b>
He said though the plan for construction of the temple was finalised only after a few years ago, the craftsmen had done a splendid job in completing it in five years.
President Kalam, who was also seen referring to his laptop, said <b>the Swaminarayan Akshardham cultural complex was the second biggest event that he had witnessed, the first event having taken place 45 years ago.</b>
<b>Kalam also wrote a poetry on the complex and administered a pledge to the people which among other things, containing a vow to direct all efforts and knowledge to make India a knowledge society</b>. <!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->