The newly constructed BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Robbinsville, will soon open its doors to the public.
"That wholesome experience of what it's like to be from that part of the world," said Trivedi. "What it's like to be Hindu is here now. I don't have to talk about it, it's manifested. It's tangible."The structure is rooted in history while also utilizing current innovations like heated floors and lighting to heighten the experience for everyone.
"Never before in the building of these Hindu houses have you been able to place the pillars in a way where there is enough to admire the architecture and at once admire the deity," said Trivedi. "The sacred images which are the heart of a Hindu house of worship."Volunteers have been at the forefront of the building. They are offering their time for construction, cleaning, and cooking."A lot of people are leaving speechless after their experience," said Puja Patel.
This brief look inside only paints a small picture of the detail and beauty of the grand Mandir Akshardham campus in Mercer County. It features 58 decorative ceiling designs and over 13,000 individual carved stone pieces.For more information,
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