BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

Visiting this temple felt like stepping into another world. Built entirely of stone without a single piece of steel or concrete it’s a living masterpiece of devotion and craftsmanship. Twelve years of work, 12.500 volunteers from around the globe and 2 million cubic feet of hand-carved limestone, marble, granite and sandstone sourced from India, Turkey, Italy and Bolivia. Every detail is pure artistry, no lasers, no shortcuts, only human hands shaping over 10.000 statues and figures. What I love most is how East meets West here. It blends timeless Hindu nāgara architecture with modern engineering creating a sanctuary that feels eternal designed to last for millennia. Being here is like standing in front of a dream carved into stone. A reminder that when people come together with vision and devotion they can create something otherworldly.

Beautiful temple in NJ that's is definately worth a trip! Free to enter at all times. If you decide to go on the weekend or during a holiday, make sure to make reservations. They are also closed every Tuesday. They do have a dress code so be sure to adhere to that to show respect. Nothing overly revealing, no shorts/dresses above the knees, no tank tops. Be sure to wear socks as if you decide to go inside one of the temples, you are required to remove your shoes. Plan for a few hours here, especially if you want to take pictures. Staff are very friendly and helpful. There is a café located inside along with a grocery store and gift shop.

Beautiful place, clean, peaceful, even if you are not a religious people you can feel peace and the architecture is stunning

A very quiet divine place for praying. This serene temple inside is very spacious, clean, and well maintained. There are quite a few amazing, stunning deities in the temple to worship. They have a small shopping area to buy sweet snacks, religious books, and other Puja stuff. Mandir staff is welcoming, and they also have a decent parking lot.

The architecture is just beyond stones and mortar- you will be transported to India. Plan to spend 4-5 hrs in the temple and Shayona Cafe. Reservations are required on weekends, holidays and hindu festivals- they do not charge for it but you just have to enlist yourself.

This serene temple inside is very spacious, clean, and well maintained. They have a small shopping area to buy sweet snacks, religious books, and other Puja stuff. Mandir staff is welcoming, and they also have a decent parking lot.

Beautiful work , From the intricate architecture to the spiritual aura, every moment here is a reminder of the beauty in respecting different cultures.

Very peaceful place to be. They also sell huge varieties of Indian delicacies snacks and sweets