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The mandir is built of hand-carved Italian carrara marble, Turkish limestone and Indian pink stone. The mandir was constructed according to guidelines outlined in ancient Vedas, or Hindu scriptures.
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THIS IS NOT MY CLICK.
One of my friend sent me these wonderfull pictures of new Akshardham Temple in New Delhi. One should go and watch this place...i am also planning to see this place in near future.
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The Swaminarayan Akshardham temple on the banks of the River Yamuna in Delhi was inaugurated by President APJ Abdul Kalam on November 6, 2005.
The sprawling Rs.200-crore pink sandstone cultural complex spread over 100 acres showcases the grandeur of Indian history, art, culture and values. Designed by architect Virendra Sompura and conceptualised by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, it took over 7,000 master craftsmen and thousands of volunteers from all over the world almost five years to complete this modern day marvel.
The main monument, depicting ancient Indian "vastu shastra" and architecture, is a masterpiece in pink sandstone and white marble that is 141 feet high, 316 feet wide and 370 feet long with 234 ornate pillars, over 20,000 sculptures and statues of deities, eleven 72-foot-high huge domes (mandapams) and decorative arches.
The monument stands on the shoulders of 148 huge elephants which are encircled by a double-storied colonnade that depicts tales from the epics.
The complex has exhibition halls, an Imax theatre and a musical fountain, surrounded by a garden, and is much more than a mere place of pilgrimage.
The temple complex is expected to become one of the major tourist attractions of Delhi. It will be thrown open to the public from November 8, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. The timings will be extended from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from November 15.
For visitors, entry to the complex is free. However, for exhibition halls and theatres an entry fee of Rs.125 is to be paid and for children and senior citizens the charges are Rs.75.
To know more about Delhi, visit Delhi City Guide
THIS IS NOT MY CLICK.
One of my friend sent me these wonderfull pictures of new Akshardham Temple in New Delhi. One should go and watch this place...i am also planning to see this place in near future.
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The Swaminarayan Akshardham temple on the banks of the River Yamuna in Delhi was inaugurated by President APJ Abdul Kalam on November 6, 2005.
The sprawling Rs.200-crore pink sandstone cultural complex spread over 100 acres showcases the grandeur of Indian history, art, culture and values. Designed by architect Virendra Sompura and conceptualised by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, it took over 7,000 master craftsmen and thousands of volunteers from all over the world almost five years to complete this modern day marvel.
The main monument, depicting ancient Indian "vastu shastra" and architecture, is a masterpiece in pink sandstone and white marble that is 141 feet high, 316 feet wide and 370 feet long with 234 ornate pillars, over 20,000 sculptures and statues of deities, eleven 72-foot-high huge domes (mandapams) and decorative arches.
The monument stands on the shoulders of 148 huge elephants which are encircled by a double-storied colonnade that depicts tales from the epics.
The complex has exhibition halls, an Imax theatre and a musical fountain, surrounded by a garden, and is much more than a mere place of pilgrimage.
The temple complex is expected to become one of the major tourist attractions of Delhi. It will be thrown open to the public from November 8, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. The timings will be extended from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from November 15.
For visitors, entry to the complex is free. However, for exhibition halls and theatres an entry fee of Rs.125 is to be paid and for children and senior citizens the charges are Rs.75.
To know more about Delhi, visit Delhi City Guide
THIS IS NOT MY CLICK.
One of my friend sent me these wonderfull pictures of new Akshardham Temple in New Delhi. One should go and watch this place...i am also planning to see this place in near future.
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The Swaminarayan Akshardham temple on the banks of the River Yamuna in Delhi was inaugurated by President APJ Abdul Kalam on November 6, 2005.
The sprawling Rs.200-crore pink sandstone cultural complex spread over 100 acres showcases the grandeur of Indian history, art, culture and values. Designed by architect Virendra Sompura and conceptualised by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, it took over 7,000 master craftsmen and thousands of volunteers from all over the world almost five years to complete this modern day marvel.
The main monument, depicting ancient Indian "vastu shastra" and architecture, is a masterpiece in pink sandstone and white marble that is 141 feet high, 316 feet wide and 370 feet long with 234 ornate pillars, over 20,000 sculptures and statues of deities, eleven 72-foot-high huge domes (mandapams) and decorative arches.
The monument stands on the shoulders of 148 huge elephants which are encircled by a double-storied colonnade that depicts tales from the epics.
The complex has exhibition halls, an Imax theatre and a musical fountain, surrounded by a garden, and is much more than a mere place of pilgrimage.
The temple complex is expected to become one of the major tourist attractions of Delhi. It will be thrown open to the public from November 8, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. The timings will be extended from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from November 15.
For visitors, entry to the complex is free. However, for exhibition halls and theatres an entry fee of Rs.125 is to be paid and for children and senior citizens the charges are Rs.75.
To know more about Delhi, visit Delhi City Guide
This temple belongs to Swaminarayan sect. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BAPS_Shri_Swaminarayan_Mandir_Toronto
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is the first traditional Hindu Mandir of its kind in North America. It is a masterpiece of intricate design and workmanship and an absolute surprise when Houstonians discover this beautiful temple. Actually located in Stafford, Texas, but just a few miles from Houston.
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple, Narhe, Pune, Maharashtra
Tourists -cum devotees visiting the temple during evening hours
The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is a Hindu temple complex located in Chino Hills, in southwestern San Bernardino County in southern California. The temple belongs to the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha denomination of Hinduism. Wikipedia
The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, located in Chino Hills, California, is the first earthquake proof mandir in the world. The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is a traditional Hindu mandir that was completed in 2012. Wikipedia
Walking on the streets of London I chanced upon a Hindu temple, it was BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir. This beautiful sight of the white carved temple with red flags flying on the pinnacle and the clear blue sky was the most tranquil place to be. The facade of this temple was grand having one dome shaped and five cone shaped structures with intricate carving. Each tip of these spires had golden Kalash on it to give it a rich look. One of the most prominent features of the heritage of Swaminarayan is temple architecture. The temples built by Swaminarayan are the evidence of the priority of Lord Krishna in Hinduism.
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The Shri Swaminarayan Temple in Neasden, London, UK, is the largest Hindu temple outside India. It was built by Pramukh Swami, a 92-year-old Indian sadhu, and is made of 2,828 tonnes of Bulgarian limestone and 2,000 tonnes of Italian marble, which was first shipped to India to be carved by a team of 1,526 sculptors.
Located in New Jersey, the Akshardham is the largest Hindu mandir (temple) in the Western Hemisphere, and the third-largest in the world.(Wikipedia)
This Hindu temple or mandir consists of 24,000 pieces of hand-carved Italian carrara marble, Turkish limestone and Indian pink stone. Components were made in India, assembled and completed in Toronto in 2007, at a cost of over $40 million.
Regno Unito, Londra, Neaden, Autunno 2013
Il BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir di Londra popolarmente noto come il Tempio di Neasden è il primo tempio tradizionale indù in Europa. 2.820 tonnellate di calcare bulgaro e 2.000 tonnellate di marmo di Carrara furono spedite in India, scolpite da oltre 1.500 artigiani e rispedite a Londra. In tutto in meno di 3 anni furono assemblati 26.300 pezzi scolpiti come in un gigantesco puzzle. Nessun ferro o di acciaio è stato utilizzato nella costruzione, una caratteristica unica per un moderno edificio nel Regno Unito. E' stato progettato secondo, un antico testo vedico, il Shilpa Shastra e rappresenta metaforicamente i diversi attributi di Dio. Il Mandir è stato citato nel Guinness World Records del 2000 come il più grande tempio indù fuori dell'India.
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir London popularly known as the Neasden Temple is the first traditional Hindu temple in Europe. 2,820 tonnes of Bulgarian limestone and 2,000 tonnes of Italian Carrara marble were shipped to India, carved by over 1,500 craftsmen and reshipped to London. In all, 26,300 carved pieces were assembled like a giant jigsaw puzzle in less than 3 years. No iron or steel was used in the construction, a unique feature for a modern building in the UK. It is designed according to the Shilpa-Shastras, a Vedic text that develops Hindu architecture to metaphorically represent the different attributes of God. The Mandir was cited in Guinness World Records 2000 as the biggest Hindu Temple outside India.
The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Bartlett Illinois www.chicago.baps.org
I contacted BAPS Chicago to ask if it was possible to photograph the exterior at night. They have some restrictions on photography that must be met, and there can be no commercial use of the photos, but with that understanding, we were invited to visit BAPS Chicago with some members of our photo group, West Suburban Chicago Flickrers (WSCF) and remain after hours to photograph the exterior.
We were also invited on a tour of the interior of the Mandir, the large stone structure in the photos, and we learned a bit about Hindu history and religion. Photographing the interior is not permitted, but it is absolutely stunning. The entire structure is made of stone without any metal or other support structure. It’s an incredible place and I would encourage anyone to visit.
After dark, the Mandir is illuminated by a programmed light system. The designers of the system were also on hand to talk about the lights and demonstrate some of the effects.
The people were very welcoming and visiting BAPS Chicago was a great experience. Thank you to Mr. Harish Patel for the gracious invitation, and for teaching us all something about this fascinating place.
BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville, New Jersey is a large Hindu mandir (temple) built between 2015 and 2023 by the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, which venerates Swaminarayan (1781–1830) as the highest manifestation of Purushottama (Vishnu).[1][2] It is by a significant margin the largest Hindu mandir in the Western Hemisphere, and the third-largest in the world. The Akshardham temple in Robbinsville is evolving as the global mecca for Hindu pilgrimage.
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THIS IS NOT MY CLICK.
One of my friend sent me these wonderfull pictures of new Akshardham Temple in New Delhi. One should go and watch this place...i am also planning to see this place in near future.
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The Swaminarayan Akshardham temple on the banks of the River Yamuna in Delhi was inaugurated by President APJ Abdul Kalam on November 6, 2005.
The sprawling Rs.200-crore pink sandstone cultural complex spread over 100 acres showcases the grandeur of Indian history, art, culture and values. Designed by architect Virendra Sompura and conceptualised by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, it took over 7,000 master craftsmen and thousands of volunteers from all over the world almost five years to complete this modern day marvel.
The main monument, depicting ancient Indian "vastu shastra" and architecture, is a masterpiece in pink sandstone and white marble that is 141 feet high, 316 feet wide and 370 feet long with 234 ornate pillars, over 20,000 sculptures and statues of deities, eleven 72-foot-high huge domes (mandapams) and decorative arches.
The monument stands on the shoulders of 148 huge elephants which are encircled by a double-storied colonnade that depicts tales from the epics.
The complex has exhibition halls, an Imax theatre and a musical fountain, surrounded by a garden, and is much more than a mere place of pilgrimage.
The temple complex is expected to become one of the major tourist attractions of Delhi. It will be thrown open to the public from November 8, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. The timings will be extended from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from November 15.
For visitors, entry to the complex is free. However, for exhibition halls and theatres an entry fee of Rs.125 is to be paid and for children and senior citizens the charges are Rs.75.
To know more about Delhi, visit Delhi City Guide
THIS IS NOT MY CLICK.
One of my friend sent me these wonderfull pictures of new Akshardham Temple in New Delhi. One should go and watch this place...i am also planning to see this place in near future.
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The Swaminarayan Akshardham temple on the banks of the River Yamuna in Delhi was inaugurated by President APJ Abdul Kalam on November 6, 2005.
The sprawling Rs.200-crore pink sandstone cultural complex spread over 100 acres showcases the grandeur of Indian history, art, culture and values. Designed by architect Virendra Sompura and conceptualised by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, it took over 7,000 master craftsmen and thousands of volunteers from all over the world almost five years to complete this modern day marvel.
The main monument, depicting ancient Indian "vastu shastra" and architecture, is a masterpiece in pink sandstone and white marble that is 141 feet high, 316 feet wide and 370 feet long with 234 ornate pillars, over 20,000 sculptures and statues of deities, eleven 72-foot-high huge domes (mandapams) and decorative arches.
The monument stands on the shoulders of 148 huge elephants which are encircled by a double-storied colonnade that depicts tales from the epics.
The complex has exhibition halls, an Imax theatre and a musical fountain, surrounded by a garden, and is much more than a mere place of pilgrimage.
The temple complex is expected to become one of the major tourist attractions of Delhi. It will be thrown open to the public from November 8, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. The timings will be extended from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from November 15.
For visitors, entry to the complex is free. However, for exhibition halls and theatres an entry fee of Rs.125 is to be paid and for children and senior citizens the charges are Rs.75.
To know more about Delhi, visit Delhi City Guide
THIS IS NOT MY CLICK.
One of my friend sent me these wonderfull pictures of new Akshardham Temple in New Delhi. One should go and watch this place...i am also planning to see this place in near future.
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The Swaminarayan Akshardham temple on the banks of the River Yamuna in Delhi was inaugurated by President APJ Abdul Kalam on November 6, 2005.
The sprawling Rs.200-crore pink sandstone cultural complex spread over 100 acres showcases the grandeur of Indian history, art, culture and values. Designed by architect Virendra Sompura and conceptualised by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, it took over 7,000 master craftsmen and thousands of volunteers from all over the world almost five years to complete this modern day marvel.
The main monument, depicting ancient Indian "vastu shastra" and architecture, is a masterpiece in pink sandstone and white marble that is 141 feet high, 316 feet wide and 370 feet long with 234 ornate pillars, over 20,000 sculptures and statues of deities, eleven 72-foot-high huge domes (mandapams) and decorative arches.
The monument stands on the shoulders of 148 huge elephants which are encircled by a double-storied colonnade that depicts tales from the epics.
The complex has exhibition halls, an Imax theatre and a musical fountain, surrounded by a garden, and is much more than a mere place of pilgrimage.
The temple complex is expected to become one of the major tourist attractions of Delhi. It will be thrown open to the public from November 8, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. The timings will be extended from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from November 15.
For visitors, entry to the complex is free. However, for exhibition halls and theatres an entry fee of Rs.125 is to be paid and for children and senior citizens the charges are Rs.75.
To know more about Delhi, visit Delhi City Guide
THIS IS NOT MY CLICK.
One of my friend sent me these wonderfull pictures of new Akshardham Temple in New Delhi. One should go and watch this place...i am also planning to see this place in near future.
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The Swaminarayan Akshardham temple on the banks of the River Yamuna in Delhi was inaugurated by President APJ Abdul Kalam on November 6, 2005.
The sprawling Rs.200-crore pink sandstone cultural complex spread over 100 acres showcases the grandeur of Indian history, art, culture and values. Designed by architect Virendra Sompura and conceptualised by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, it took over 7,000 master craftsmen and thousands of volunteers from all over the world almost five years to complete this modern day marvel.
The main monument, depicting ancient Indian "vastu shastra" and architecture, is a masterpiece in pink sandstone and white marble that is 141 feet high, 316 feet wide and 370 feet long with 234 ornate pillars, over 20,000 sculptures and statues of deities, eleven 72-foot-high huge domes (mandapams) and decorative arches.
The monument stands on the shoulders of 148 huge elephants which are encircled by a double-storied colonnade that depicts tales from the epics.
The complex has exhibition halls, an Imax theatre and a musical fountain, surrounded by a garden, and is much more than a mere place of pilgrimage.
The temple complex is expected to become one of the major tourist attractions of Delhi. It will be thrown open to the public from November 8, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. The timings will be extended from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from November 15.
For visitors, entry to the complex is free. However, for exhibition halls and theatres an entry fee of Rs.125 is to be paid and for children and senior citizens the charges are Rs.75.
To know more about Delhi, visit Delhi City Guide
THIS IS NOT MY CLICK.
One of my friend sent me these wonderfull pictures of new Akshardham Temple in New Delhi. One should go and watch this place...i am also planning to see this place in near future.
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The Swaminarayan Akshardham temple on the banks of the River Yamuna in Delhi was inaugurated by President APJ Abdul Kalam on November 6, 2005.
The sprawling Rs.200-crore pink sandstone cultural complex spread over 100 acres showcases the grandeur of Indian history, art, culture and values. Designed by architect Virendra Sompura and conceptualised by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, it took over 7,000 master craftsmen and thousands of volunteers from all over the world almost five years to complete this modern day marvel.
The main monument, depicting ancient Indian "vastu shastra" and architecture, is a masterpiece in pink sandstone and white marble that is 141 feet high, 316 feet wide and 370 feet long with 234 ornate pillars, over 20,000 sculptures and statues of deities, eleven 72-foot-high huge domes (mandapams) and decorative arches.
The monument stands on the shoulders of 148 huge elephants which are encircled by a double-storied colonnade that depicts tales from the epics.
The complex has exhibition halls, an Imax theatre and a musical fountain, surrounded by a garden, and is much more than a mere place of pilgrimage.
The temple complex is expected to become one of the major tourist attractions of Delhi. It will be thrown open to the public from November 8, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. The timings will be extended from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from November 15.
For visitors, entry to the complex is free. However, for exhibition halls and theatres an entry fee of Rs.125 is to be paid and for children and senior citizens the charges are Rs.75.
To know more about Delhi, visit Delhi City Guide