Nathalia Z.
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Hidden among New York’s urban landscape, the Swaminarayan Akshardham it felt like stepping into a place whom blend perfectly beauty and serenity.
I visited the Swaminarayan Akshardham, (in Robbinsville, NJ) out of curiosity; this traditional Hindu temple combines mesmerizing marble architecture with an atmosphere coming from detailed carved marble beautifully handmade; it truly let you speechless, with a deep sense of calm, gratefulness and admiration.
The temple is located in: 112 N Main Street, Robbinsville, NJ 08561; it open daily from 9am to 7:30pm, except on Tuesdays.
The temple count with a dress code. This code supports the temple’s commitment to respect, modesty, and harmony within its grounds.
To reach the temple, I first took the subway to Penn Station, board the NJ Transit Northeast Corridor (NEC) rail line toward Princeton Junction / Trenton, and completed the trip with an Uber ride to the temple campus. The journey takes around 1 hour from NYC.
More than just an architectural masterpiece, this temple embodies devotion and unity in every corner, make it a truly calming place to visit, it’s the perfect place to come with your family, friends or to simply soak in the serenity and beauty around you
Each small detail and calm environment reflects the temple’s devotion to peace, reverence, and balance.
My visit to the temple reminded me how easy it is to forget the beauty of slowing down, the wonders of human kind creating a bridge between worlds, faiths, and hearts. Swaminarayan Akshardham: definitely a hidden gem worth sharing, It’s not just a visit, it’s a moment of connection with beauty, peace and with yourself. It’s one of those rare places that instantly grounds you.