BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham ,TEMPLE - Robbinsville, NJ

Experience the largest Hindu temple outside of Asia at BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham
in Robbinsville, NJ. This magnificent spiritual and cultural campus, built with 1.9 million cubic feet of hand-carved stone. Furthermore Showcases stunning ancient Indian architecture reimagined on American soil. Visitors can explore the serene campus, which includes a majestic Mahamandir. A traditional Indian stepwell (Brahma Kund), and a Welcome Center with a cultural experience. Discover intricate stone carvings, learn about Hindu culture, and find peace in a spiritual setting. Located conveniently near major cities, Akshardham offers a unique and awe-inspiring experience for all.

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Key features

Architectural marvel: The Mahamandir was constructed according to ancient Hindu architectural principles, without the use of steel or concrete. It features intricate stone carvings and the largest traditional elliptical dome ever built.

Massive scale: Spanning 183 acres, the complex is the largest Hindu temple in the Western Hemisphere and the second largest Hindu temple in the world.

Intricate carvings: The temple's facade and interior boast over 10,000 statues and carvings, depicting Hindu deities, sages, and symbolic motifs. The walls tell stories from ancient scriptures like the Ramayana and Mahabharata.

Global construction: Stones from multiple countries, including marble from Greece and Italy, limestone from Bulgaria, and sandstone from India, were shipped to India to be carved by hand before being assembled in Robbinsville.

Sacred stepwell (Brahma Kund): The campus features a traditional Indian stepwell filled with water from over 300 bodies of water from around the world, including holy rivers in India and rivers from all 50 U.S. states.

Cultural inclusion: Carvings also feature secular icons like Martin Luther King Jr. and Abraham Lincoln, promoting universal values and pluralism.

Educational experience: An on-site Welcome Center provides an informative film and exhibits detailing the history of the temple's construction and Hindu traditions.

Sustainable campus: The complex incorporates eco-friendly features, including a solar farm and the use of fly ash concrete.

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