•Akshardham Temple in Delhi hosted the 'Vishwa Shanti Mahayagna' and the consecration of a 108-foot-tall Tapomurti Shri Neelkanth Varni idol on March 26.
•The event, attended by thousands of devotees and Mahant Swami Maharaj, marked a significant cultural and spiritual landmark.
•The 108-foot 'Panchdhatu' idol of Neelkanth Varni, depicting him in an ascetic posture standing on one leg, is a world-first and took a year to complete.
•Neelkanth Varni, the child form of Lord Swaminarayan, embarked on a 12,000 km journey for human welfare at age 11, symbolizing sacrifice and service.
•Over 300 saints, including international participants, performed the Mahayagna, praying for world peace, unity, and harmony, with white doves released as a peace message.
