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BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham

BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville, New Jersey is a landmark of Created by BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, under the inspiration of its spiritual
Hindu architecture and culture. It stands as a symbol of unity, harmony, and selfless leaders His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj and His Holiness Mahant Swami
service and bridges the heritage of ancient India with modern America. Maharaj, this spiritual sanctuary embodies their visionary guidance and unwavering
commitment to humanity and is open to all.

Nilkanth Plaza Brahma Kund

A Space for Reflection A Traditional Stepped Pond

At the campus entrance stands a 49-foot sacred image (murti) of Bhagwan The Brahma Kund, which foregrounds Swaminarayan Akshardham, is a traditional
Swaminarayan, portrayed as a youthful yogi During his youth, he was known as Indian stepped pond that brims with water from 108 of India’s holy rivers and the
Nilkanth and embarked on an extraordinary 7-year, 8,000-mile journey across India. waters flowing through the fifty states of the US. This reservoir pays tribute to our
Throughout his travels, he shared valuable teachings about faith, forgiveness, and planet’s precious resources and expresses reverence for nature within Hinduism by
perseverance while also embodying these virtues in his own life. This image pays representing the rivers as sacred beings in their personified forms. It inspires visitors
tribute to his inspiring journey and serves as a space for profound reflection. to pause and experience the beauty of nature and its divine creator.

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