Grand Opening: Largest Hindu Temple in the US Set for Next Month
The largest Hindu temple in the United States, the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, is scheduled to open next month in Robbinsville, New Jersey.
The temple complex is spread over 183 acres and has 13 shrines, nine shikhars (spire-like structures), and nine pyramidal shikhars.
It also houses the largest elliptical dome of traditional stone architecture ever constructed.
It was built using nearly two million cubic feet of stone, which was sourced from all over the world.
The temple is also home to a variety of intricate carvings and sculptures, which depict Hindu deities, scenes from Hindu mythology, and symbols of Hinduism.
The temple was built over a period of 12 years by volunteers from all over the world.
The temple is made of nearly two million cubic feet of stone, including limestone, pink sandstone, marble, and granite, which were sourced from different parts of the world.
It is a place where people of all faiths can come to learn about Hinduism and experience its rich culture and traditions.