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In pics: Largest Hindu temple In US to be opened in October

Moneycontrol News | September 25, 2023 / 11:59 IST
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The BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, located 90 m south of Times Square in New Jersey, will be formally inaugurated on October 8. The 183-acre temple took nearly 12 years to be built and its construction involved over 12,500 volunteers.
The BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, located 90 m south of Times Square in New Jersey, will be formally inaugurated on October 8. The 183-acre temple took nearly 12 years to be built and its construction involved over 12,500 volunteers.
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At the apex, the Mahashikhar is adorned with a golden pot, known as the Kalash. It symbolises sense of wholeness and excellence. Above this, the flag or Dhaja soars high.
At the apex, the Mahashikhar is adorned with a golden pot, known as the Kalash. It symbolises sense of wholeness and excellence. Above this, the flag or Dhaja soars high.
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The Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in US has been designed as per the ancient Indian culture. There are over 10,000 statues and carvings of Indian musical instruments and dance forms at the temple.
The Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in US has been designed as per the ancient Indian culture. There are over 10,000 statues and carvings of Indian musical instruments and dance forms at the temple.
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Nearly two million cubic feet of stone, including limestone, granite, pink sandstone and marble, was used for the temple’s construction. They were sourced from different parts of the world, including India, Turkey, Greece, Italy and China.
Nearly two million cubic feet of stone, including limestone, granite, pink sandstone and marble, was used for the temple’s construction. They were sourced from different parts of the world, including India, Turkey, Greece, Italy and China.

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