One of the world’s largest Hindu temples and the largest in the Western Hemisphere, the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham is a sight to behold. After more than a decade of construction, the architectural marvel has been completed, but not without its share of controversy. Located in Robbinsville, New Jersey, not far from Princeton, the temple spans more than 100 acres.

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If you live in the New Jersey area, this is right in your backyard, but it’s worth traveling to from anywhere in the country! For more information, visit the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir website.

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