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50 years of BAPS in North America by Raj Shah

50 years of BAPS in North America

By Raj Shah It was my pleasure to attend this year’s Diwali celebrations at BAPS Mandir in Boynton Beach. The celebration marked an extraordinary milestone: 50 years of BAPS in North America. The celebrations included special exhibitions in the mandirs, each designed around five significant themes—service, Indian culture and traditions, faith, values, and inspiration. These themes encapsulated the essence of …

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Atlanta

BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham: A Monument Born of Devotion

In the heart of Robbinsville, New Jersey, a monumental cultural and spiritual marvel has emerged, transcending both time and expectations. The BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, a Hindu temple, represents the pinnacle of devotion, craftsmanship, and unity. This awe-inspiring endeavor, spanning over a decade in the making, is not merely a place of worship; it is a symbol of peace, spiritual enlightenment, …

Baps Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

Day of Service at South Florida Hindu Temple

Day of Service at South Florida Hindu Temple

On February 23, 2020, I was lucky enough to be a volunteer during the annual Day of Service at South Florida Hindu Temple. The day is dedicated to Hindus coming together to perform Seva, selfless service. It is about helping our community because most of us are very fortunate and blessed to have food and basic necessities. To me, the …

List of Hindu Temples in Canada

List of Hindu Temples in Canada  Toronto Hindu Cultural Society, Toronto, ON Canada (516) 267-3674Hindu Temple Society of Canada P.O. Box 424, Station 0, Toronto, M4A2N9 Canada (416) 883-9109Hindu Sabha Temple RR 2 Hwy. 10, Toronto,ON Canada (416) 793-2126 Hare Krishna Temple 243 Avenue Road, Toronto, ON, Canada Phone: (416) 922-5415 / (416) 922-5415 Sri Thurkai Amman Kovil (Lawrence & …

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List of Hindu Temples in USA

Alabama Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (BAPS) 500 Biscayne Dr. Birmingham, AL 35206 Phone:(1-205) 833 3287 Arizona Babaji Lingam Temple of Yuma 5750 W. 8th Street, yuma Az 85364California Badarikashramai Temple, San Leandro, CA 15602 Maubert Ave, San Leandro, CA 94578 Tel 415-278-2444 Siva Temple of Concorde, CA 1803 Second Street, Concorde, CA 94519 Tel 415-685-5830 Devi Mandir of Martinez, CA 3100 …

AMAZING Swaminarayan temples from around the world

AMAZING Swaminarayan temples from around the world Let’s take a look at some of the stunning Swaminarayan temples around the world. The Swaminarayan faith is one of many Hindu denominations, with a presence in India and throughout the world. Followers are known for their discipline, dedication, spirit of volunteerism and commitment to a productive life. Swaminarayan temples are a major …

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Dharma Bee-Nationwide Quiz Contest On Swami Vivekananda And Sri Krishna

Dharma Bee-Nationwide Quiz Contest On Swami Vivekananda And Sri Krishna

At the Art Institute of Chicago, children speaking in American accents with matching orange T-shirts posed for photos and stood where the man they’d spent months studying, called for interfaith tolerance and understanding, said a recent article in the Chicago Tribune. The occasion was a field trip. The event was National Dharma Bee contest. The contest was part of SV …

Temples of India

Temples of India

India offers a wide diversity in terms of places to visit, both for tourists as well as pilgrims. For thousands of years, various places of interest around the country have continued to mesmerize wanderers and compelled them to register their footfalls time and again in those venues. For religiously inclined Hindus, India has offerings galore. From Amarnath Cave and Gangotri …

Mandir: Celebrating Heritage and Nurturing the Future

Mandir: Celebrating Heritage and Nurturing the Future

The 21st century brought with it technological advances with such power and precision that in the last fifty years, man has seen more technological development than he has seen in the last 5000 years But let us pause and ponder upon the words of one of this century’s most eminent scientists, Charles Steinmetz:”Someday people will learn that material things do …

The Golden Temple - Ultimate Sikh Pilgrimage

The Golden Temple – Ultimate Sikh Pilgrimage

The Golden Temple is the ultimate Sikh pilgrimage. The Harmandir Sahib, as it is traditionally known, actually means the temple of Hari or the Supreme God. Also known as the Darbar Sahib, the stupendous, architectural phenomena is located at the city of Amritsar. The temple’s exterior is gold-plated and the structure stands in the middle of a square tank. There …