BAPS temple being built in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg After Abu Dhabi, the Bochasan resident Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) is now building the largest temple of South Poll in Johannesburg, South Africa. The temple is being built in 37,000 square meters in Johannesburg’s most busy and beautiful Lansaria Corridor. According to BAPS, the first phase of construction of the temple and cultural complex has been completed and it will be prepared in the next three years i.e. by 2027. It will be the largest Hindu temple in the southern hemisphere.
Let me tell you that earlier in February last year, after the inauguration of the first ornate carved Hindu temple of Middle East in Abu Dhabi, the Bochan resident Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) started work on this temple in South Africa on a war footing. Last month, the cultural complex spread over the 33,000 square meters of the temple was inaugurated in the presence of the current Guru Mahant Swami Maharaj and now in the second phase, work will begin on the traditional temple with a premises of 2,500 square meters. The temple being built in the beautiful Lansaria Corridor will be made the center of multicultural exchange, dialogue between various religions and the human functions of BAPS in South Africa.
PM Modi unveiled
BAPS South African spokesman Hemang Desai said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the project of this temple in the previous South Africa visit. We are sure that he will come here again during the G20 (22 and 23 November) conference to be held in South Africa this year. ”BAPS Hindu Temple and Cultural Complex will be evidence of flexibility and dedication of the South African Indian community that have faced adverses of indigenous labor and apartheid. This will give the hallmark of their permanent contribution in South Africa and will be a heritage for generations to come.
BAPS temple will become a big center of culture and tourism in Johannesburg
Desai said, “In the artistic point of view, we took great inspiration from local culture and history in the Abu Dhabi temple. Similarly, with the art and culture of Africa, a glimpse of the rich heritage of Hinduism and Indian culture will be found here. “He said,” It will also be a major attraction from the point of view of tourism in Johannesburg which will strengthen the local economy. If Korona had not been interrupted, we would have built this temple long ago. ”In the construction of this complex, eco -compatibility is being taken care of and by planting more than 500 trees, water efficiency, solar readiness and environmental protection have been given priority. Most of beautification items have been sourced from India.
When was BAPS organization formed
BAPS South Africa was founded together in 1974 by 30 people during the period of apartheid. Now the institution has seven temples, eight community centers and more than 2000 members. Mrinal Bhagwan, a member of the trustee board, said, “This plot was purchased in 2012 with the inspiration of the late chief Swamiji Maharaj and our current Guru Mahant Swamiji Maharaj inspired us to build BAPS Haveli, Cultural Center and Temple for which Bhoomi Pujan was done in 2017.”
This will be the specialty of the temple
He said that this temple, which is being built in the most beautiful area of the city on 14.5 acres, will have a large gathering hall, banquet hall, Shayona restaurant for satvik food, temple hall and 20 rooms for various activities. He said, “The work of the mansion spread over 33000 sqm has been completed. The foundation of the temple has been done and the temple will be ready in three years. We have brought pranas by bringing idols of Lord Swami Narayan, his disciple Akshar Purushottam ji, Radhakrishna, Sitaram, Shankar Parvati, Ganapati Ji, Tirupati Balaji, Hanuman, Hanumanji, Kartik Murugan Swami from various cities including Jaipur, Tirupati. According to him, soon the classes of yoga, various Indian languages, music, dance will be started.
Free food will be distributed 3 times a day in the temple
“We expect more than ten thousand people to come here every week.” He said about the cost of the temple, “It is difficult to say because most of the money has come from donations, although the government’s attitude has also been very positive about VAT and VAT has been very positive.” One of the main attraction of the temple is the Satvik Kitchen where Mohan Thal, Laddus Vada, Kheer, Kheer, Kheer and Ekadashi or celebration are special. BAPS volunteer Minisha Patel said, “We have a team of women volunteers who cook all this. Our kitchen has cold storage and state -of -the -art machines. Large utensils have been ordered from India, in which food will be prepared for thousands of devotees on festivals. At present, we give free food three times a day to every devotee who comes here. ”
Temple work running fast
Patel also explained how the ‘Pink Helmet Group’ of women volunteers had made one day and night for the painting of the temple before the Pran Pratishtha ceremony and sanding of carved columns. He said, “We had to paint the entire temple complex before the ceremony held on February 2. The management team sought help from women. Everyday about 200 women left all the work day and night and started this mission. We learned to sand, primer and paint the walls, and the entire painting work in the campus was done by the ‘Pink Helmet’ group which saved millions of rands. “The temple logo has shown its dome from the middle of the middle of the national flower protia of South Africa. Protia, which blooms in harsh conditions, is a powerful symbol of courage and flexibility, much like this country. (Language)
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