Tour of the Akshardham Arts and Cultural in Robbinsville

Club President Kathy Hutchins organized a tour of the Akshardham Arts and Cultural in Robbinsville, NJ‏ on Monday, September 26th, 2016 at 10:00 A.M.

The tour included the following:

1. An introductory video showing how the Mandir was constructed and the need for Mandirs in our fast paced western lives  – 10 minutes
2. Group tour of the Mandir – 20 -30 minutes
3. Observance of the mid-day worship service 11:30 – 15 minutes
4. Question and Answer session – 15 minutes
5. Visit to the food court and Gift shop 

Visit their website www.baps.org/Network/North-America/Robbinsville/Visitor-Info-asp

Swaminarayan Akshardham is a vibrant center that showcases the profound culture and wisdom of Hinduism. A Mandir is a Hindu place of worship. Akshardham, literally means the eternal abode of God.

Tour participants were: Mary Ellen Parry, Ellyn Vogel, Danuta Buzdygan, Joyce Maso, Kathy Hutchins, Nora Ananos, Beverly Kestenis, Laura Kruskal, Elaine Rafferty, Florence Begun, Gay Culin, Alyce Conlon, Lynda Woods Cleary, Gerry Bowers, and Dora Bowers.

Photos below were taken by Nora Ananos.

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