I took a tour of this amazing new Hindu temple and museum a week ago. It looks like a fairy tale plunked down in an industrial park! The architecture is amazing - thousands of pieces hand carved in India and 'glued together' here on the outskirts of Toronto.
It was an interesting experience being almost the only white person among so many people. Overall, though the Hindu religion is extremely foreign to me, I found the temple had a warm, welcoming feel to it. I did not feel out of place or especially foreign. A few people were praying, but most were just looking, as I was.
In the temple itself, every surface except the floor is carved and decorated. It is all white, so the impression is of an extemely ornate wedding cake. Lovely. I highly recommend the trip to see this.
See the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir at 61 Claireville Drive. ('Mandir' means temple.)
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