Guest guest Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 I've uploaded photos of a temple that was built here in Toronto a couple of years ago. It's called Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Temple)- Toronto The architecture is quite amazing and was built using the traditional Hindu practices of marble columns and beams (no nails, screws, steel beams and columns). The marble, both structural and cosmetic were hand carved in India, where they were numbered, sequenced and installed by Volunteer Indian workers. The workers made their way here on their own as part of their enlightenment journey, were housed and fed by the Hindu community and worked diligently for 18 months to erect this monumental shrine. Here's where it gets good and where traditional eastern craftsmanship is met with western technology. The temple's roof glistens at night to the colours of the chakra system. It starts with red to violet, then back down again- how cool is that. It's open to all, and if anyone has the inkling to make their way up to Toronto, it's a must see and experience. I'll be uploading more pic's when I go in the next few days. I promise they will be better. Be Well and Enjoy. Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Hi Ernie, The pictures are beautiful. Thanks for sharing them. Indeed, the Baps have recently built many stunning temples. However, if compared with " traditional " Hinduism, the Baps and their temples stand out on two accounts: one is their worship of gurus, whom the regard as deities and drive around in Rolls Royce cars, and the other is the segregation that they impose on women. Personally, I am not comfortable with either. Namaste, Sel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 I had no idea who they were. I will want to see the temple up close and live to appreciate the beauty of it. Be Well, Ernie - selena255 Wednesday, April 01, 2009 2:24 PM Re: Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Temple)- Toronto Hi Ernie,The pictures are beautiful. Thanks for sharing them. Indeed, the Baps have recently built many stunning temples. However, if compared with "traditional" Hinduism, the Baps and their temples stand out on two accounts: one is their worship of gurus, whom the regard as deities and drive around in Rolls Royce cars, and the other is the segregation that they impose on women. Personally, I am not comfortable with either. Namaste,Sel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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