BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple, Daman And Diu
This temple is located on the banks of the Daman Ganga River and is known for its beautiful artwork and splendid architecture. The temple is surrounded by green lawns which further accentuates its ethereal beauty. It is dedicated to Bhagwan Swaminarayan and is extremely revered among the Gujaratis. It has an intricately designed central mandir that has been built using light pink marbles.
The most unique feature of this temple is that neither cement nor structural steel has been used for its construction. It has artistically decorated domes and the walls of the temple display the idol of famous Indian saints. The melodious prayer chants and aartis by the priests give an immensely divine aura to this temple.
History
The mandir is a tribute to Bhagwan Swaminarayan (1781- 1830), the avatars, devas, and great sages of Hinduism. The legacy of Bhagwan Swaminarayan’s selfless service to all has been continued by the BAPS gurus.
Architecture
Built from pink stone, the temple is intricately carved surrounded by green lawns. No structural steel or cement was used in building the temple. The temple has many artistically decorated domes which have large carved flowers, whose petals spread in the form of chandeliers. The idol of Bhagwan is dressed like an emperor, with a blue sherwani coat and a grand turban along with dazzling jewelry.
