'There's a sense of pride that you're a small part of building this,' said Akshar Patel, who has been to all three Akshardhams in the world.
is built on 183 acres and took the work of 12,500 volunteers from across the United States.
"To me it's a dream come true" said Rinkesh Desai, who will be visiting the temple for a fourth time. The Maha Mandir translates to a great place for peace of mind. It is not just a building, it is an enormous complex with 13 shrines and more statues and carvings than you can count. "There's a sense of pride that you're a small part of building this," said Akshar Patel, who has been to all three Akshardhams in the world.
"We've been fortunate to take part in all three of the openings," he said. The other two Maha Mandirs are in India. No inauguration is complete without a band, and this Dallas-area Akshar Band represent BAPS is prepared to perform between 10 to 15 songs for the week long event. Desai is excited for the immeasurable the new temple brings: the sacrifice, service, and the selflessness. He showed WFAA a piece of the marble he kept from the construction and saved for his son.The temple opens on Oct. 8. They say not just to the Hindu community but for all in search of peace.
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