BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham USA - Windsor, New Jersey

Mario D.

Sehr interessant und fein gearbeiteter italienischer marmor, ruhige und feierliche Atmosphäre

Gypsy

This temple is open to visitors from all nationalities, all faiths and all ethnic backgrounds. On entry there are volunteers to guide you on temple etiquette and itinerary. Absolutely Must visit for a mind blowing experience of aesthetically pleasing architecture and the sheer size of this entire facility! Exquisite marble carvings, guided tours, beautiful gardens, glorious fountains, canteen with wide range of veg food and the aroma of incense ❤️ Do visit their 2 stores. 1 for chips, desserts, pickles, etc and the other for carvings, incense, books, natural vitamins, etc. Ample parking. Lots to walk. It’s worth the drive 👍 They have their own app for self guided tours.

AK

I’m a bit late in reviewing this temple. We visited in early September during our road trip. It ended up being the last place we visited on the trip, as we had heard so much about it and didn’t want to miss it.

Fortunately, it was a Friday, so we were able to get in without any trouble. We found out at the gate that reservations are required on weekends and Hindu holidays.

The temple is absolutely gorgeous! While I’ve heard some of the controversies surrounding its construction, setting those aside, the place is truly magnificent.

The tour experience is very well-organized. They’ve fine-tuned it so you can see everything from A to Z without missing a single detail. A big shout-out to them for that!

We managed to snap some stunning pictures of the exterior, but unfortunately, photography inside the temple is not allowed. You simply have to take it all in with your eyes and savor the beauty.

Our only disappointment was the canteen food. It was more of a miss than a hit, which is why I’m giving it a 4-star review instead of 5.

Ricardo M.

This place is majestic! The staff are extremely friendly and the artistry is jaw-dropping. Definitely worth a visit.

No-Fee for the tickets, but you must reserve the visit in advance. Be advised that certain areas will require the visitors to take off their shoes.

The prices at the main cafe were very reasonable, the kitchen was spotless, and the food was great!

Sathiyan K.

BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham is an absolute masterpiece of art, spirituality, and architectural brilliance. The moment you enter the Welcome Center with its stunning Haveli-style design and hand-carved Burmese Teak wood, you're transported to another world. The main shrine is breathtaking - every inch adorned with intricate marble carvings that showcase incredible craftsmanship.The temple houses over 10,000 statues and features 548 intricately carved marble pillars, each telling a sacred story. The central shrine's 15.5 ft tall Swaminarayan statue, crafted from five sacred metals, is particularly mesmerizing. With 13 different deity shrines and stunning architectural details, this is more than a temple - it's a living piece of cultural art.Beyond the spiritual experience, the food court is a delightful surprise. Offering authentic vegetarian Indian cuisine with clean, well-maintained dining areas, it's a culinary journey in itself. The gift store and snack shop are equally impressive, featuring beautiful souvenirs, spiritual books, and delicious traditional Indian sweets and snacks.The volunteers are warm, the atmosphere is serene, and the attention to detail is extraordinary. Whether you're spiritual or simply appreciate remarkable architecture, this place is an absolute must-visit. Truly a gem in New Jersey that rivals temples in India!

kiran K.

The architecture is incredible across the temple. The food court serves delicious food, a merchandise store inside has some good stuff to pickup for self and gifting. The snack store has a lot to offer for our cravings. Has huge parking and the temple is still being expanded as of this posting. No entry ticket purchase needed but check out their website for reservations. A must visit for everyone.

Celeste

Breathtakingly beautiful temple! A gorgeous place of worship with many sacred Hindu deities. The detail to the marble carvings leaves you awe struck. You can’t take photos within the temples which are truly sacred spaces. They also have a gift shop with rare and beautiful offerings and a delicious cafe with wonderful vegetarian fare. A beacon of hope and a beautiful reminder of the morals we should all uphold.

Larisa O.

Absolutely beautiful. You feel like you step into India as you walk around. Staff is so friendly. The temple you can walk around in is stunning and I'm so glad they don't allow pictures inside it so it really becomes a wow factor. The details are amazing. Food is eh. It's wonderful that if you buy something at the shop you can go to your car and come back in. I would recommend this place to everyone to visit. You truly have to witness it in person because photos don't do this beauty justice.