Please view in Original Size.
This is only a small portion of the wonderful BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir that is 2 miles from home.
As a masterpiece of exotic design and workmanship, it is replete with luminescent white pinnacles and
glittering marble pillars. Using premium Italian Carrara marble, and the finest Turkish limestone, it was
hand-carved into 33,000 pieces by skilled craftsmen in India. Ancient Indian heritage and traditions
have been encompassed in this place of worship that has revived India’s culture through its beautiful architecture.
Deities and motifs spring from the walls, ceilings, and windows, representing the sacred faith and beliefs
of a culture that dates back over 8,500 years.

Murti Darshan (viewing the Divine Spirits) is held 5 times daily, but you can't take your camera.
To see a very beautiful example of Murti Darshan, please see the video below.