New Jersey's Akshardham Temple: Facts about world's largest Hindu temple beyond India's border

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In Robbinsville, New Jersey, there stands the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, which holds the distinction of being the largest Hindu temple in the United States.  Here are the top ten updates regarding the temple, please watch the video till the end.    #NewJerseyAkshardhamTemple #BAPSSwaminarayan                  ~HT.178~PR.154~ED.103~GR.122~

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00:00 In Robinsonville, New Jersey, there stands the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, which holds

00:09 the distinction of being the largest Hindu temple in the United States.

00:13 Well, here are top 10 updates regarding the temple.

00:17 As per a report by ANI, this magnificent Mahamandir or Grand Temple is dedicated to Bhagwan Swaminarayan,

00:25 a reward Hindu spiritual leader from the 19th century.

00:29 It was built on the inspiration of his fifth spiritual successor, the esteemed Saint Pramukh

00:35 Swami Maharaj.

00:37 Construction on this Mahamandir commenced in 2015 and its official inauguration is scheduled

00:44 for October 8, 2023, with Mahantswami Maharaj and esteemed dignitaries presiding over the

00:51 event.

00:52 The BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robinsonville, spanning 185 acres and expertise of more than

00:59 12,500 volunteers hailing from the various parts of North America.

01:05 Together, they have collectively created an unparalleled landmark designed to endure for

01:11 well over a millennium, ANI reported.

01:15 Designed by a group of ABPS Swamis and dedicated volunteers in India, this religious edifice

01:21 underwent a meticulous construction process.

01:25 Stones were sourced from various regions in Europe and transported to India, where it

01:30 underwent intricate craftsmanship.

01:33 The stone pieces were shipped to the United States, where an assembly of diverse volunteers

01:38 under the guidance of volunteer artisans from India came together to work on the temple.

01:44 At the temple site in New Jersey, the finishing touches are being applied to the ground level

01:50 and the primary mandir and the construction work is processing rapidly towards completion.

01:55 At the apex, the Mahashikhar is adorned with the golden pot, known as the Kalash, symbolizing

02:03 a sense of wholeness and excellence.

02:06 Above this, the flag or the Dhaja soars high, symbolizing victory and the prevailing of

02:12 good over evil.

02:14 Inside Akshardham, the intricate stone sculptures and figurines artistically portray the enduring

02:21 heritage of Indian music, dance and performing arts.

02:25 Additionally, they serve as a homage to the esteemed sages, saints and spiritual luminaries

02:33 who have made significant contributions to India and Hinduism.

02:38 The ABPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi, India currently holds the Guinness World Record

02:44 of being the largest all-encompassing Hindu temple.

02:48 It is situated within a vast 100-acre complex.

02:53 The Akshardham temple in the United States is poised to surpass its own previous achievements.

02:59 The BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstita has constructed approximately 1,400 temples across various

03:07 locations, including India, the UK, US, Canada, Kenya, South Africa and Australia.

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