点评:July 5, 2025 – 2nd day in Delhi
Our tour guide brought us to Akshardham, a grand Hindu spiritual and cultural complex known for its stunning architecture and peaceful atmosphere. I had heard so much about it and was glad to finally see it in person.
We left all our belongings, including phones, cameras, and bags, in the car, as absolutely no electronics are allowed inside. The rules are very strict, and there are multiple security checks. While I understand the need for security, the staff at the entry checkpoints came across as quite rude. The pat downs felt unnecessarily rough, which made the start of our visit a bit uncomfortable.
The structures themselves are breathtaking. The intricate carvings, massive domes, and the scale of the complex are truly impressive. It’s clear that an incredible amount of work and devotion went into creating this space. But it was extremely crowded, and the overwhelming number of people made it hard to enjoy the beauty. At times it felt almost suffocating, especially under the intense afternoon heat.
My five and seven year old were just not able to take much from the experience. Even though I pointed out the beautiful details and architecture, they were too hot and tired to engage. We had looked forward to exploring the grounds more, but between the crowd and the heat, we had to cut it short.
There are definitely peaceful corners here, fountains, gardens, and shaded walkways, but overall, the experience felt more hectic than calming. I can see how it could be meaningful on a cooler, quieter day, but for us, it was a bit too much.
翻译:2025年7月5日——德里第二天
导游带我们来到了阿克萨达姆,一座宏伟的印度教精神文化建筑群,以其雄伟的建筑和宁静的氛围而闻名。我早就听说过它,很高兴终于能亲眼见到它。
我们把所有物品,包括手机、相机和包,都留在了车里,因为电子产品绝对不能带入室内。这里规则非常严格,而且要经过多次安检。虽然我理解安检的必要性,但入口处的工作人员却显得相当粗鲁。搜身检查显得过于粗鲁,让我们的参观之旅一开始就有些不自在。
这些建筑本身就令人叹为观止。精雕细琢的雕刻、巨大的穹顶以及建筑群的规模都令人印象深刻。显然,为了打造这个空间,我们投入了大量的精力和心血。但那里人潮拥挤,拥挤的人群让人难以欣赏到它的美。有时,甚至感觉快要窒息,尤其是在午后的酷暑下。
我五岁和七岁的孩子根本无法从这次体验中汲取太多灵感。尽管我指出了那些精美的细节和建筑,但他们又热又累,根本没法参与。我们原本期待着进一步探索园内,但考虑到人群拥挤和高温,我们不得不缩短行程。
这里确实有宁静的角落、喷泉、花园和绿荫步道,但总的来说,这次体验感觉更忙碌,而不是平静。我能理解在凉爽安静的日子里,这本该很有意义,但对我们来说,这有点太过分了。