1. Dedication to Bhagwan Swaminarayan:
This grand temple is dedicated to Bhagwan Swaminarayan, a revered 19th-century Hindu spiritual leader, under the inspiration of Saint Pramukh Swami Maharaj.
2. Commencement and Inauguration:
Construction of the temple started in 2015, and its official inauguration is set for October 8, 2023, with Mahant Swami Maharaj and dignitaries leading the ceremony.
3. Collaborative Effort:
Over 12,500 volunteers from North America contributed to the temple’s construction on a sprawling 185-acre site.
4. Meticulous Craftsmanship:
Stone for the temple was sourced from Europe, transported to India, and meticulously crafted by skilled artisans before being shipped to the United States.
5. Diverse Volunteer Assembly:
Volunteers from diverse backgrounds in the United States, guided by Indian artisans, joined forces to complete the temple’s finishing touches.
6. Majestic Pinnacle:
The temple’s Mahashikhar is crowned with a golden pot (Kalash) symbolizing wholeness, and a soaring flag (Dhaja) representing victory over evil.
7. Artistic Depictions Inside:
The temple’s interior boasts intricate stone sculptures depicting India’s rich heritage of music, dance, and performing arts, honoring sages and spiritual luminaries.
8. Guinness World Record in India:
The Akshardham temple in New Delhi, India, holds the Guinness World Record as the largest all-encompassing Hindu temple, situated within a vast 100-acre complex.
9. Expanding Achievements:
The BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha has constructed around 1,400 temples across India, the UK, the US, Canada, Kenya, South Africa, and Australia.
10. Cultural Landmark in the US:
The BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in Robbinsville, New Jersey, stands as a cultural and spiritual landmark in the United States, representing the rich Hindu heritage and the dedication of countless volunteers.
