Swami Narayan Temple in Neasden, London 
Us in Ravi's Apt.Our last day here turned out to be bright & sunny! We came over to Ravi's and I added a bunch of pictures - finally! We then went to a place called Bharathi Vidya Bhawan (A Indian cultural center) to eat as they have vegetarian food but unfortunately the cafe was closed. We saw a small art exhibition that was there and then took the underground to the other Indian Vegan restaurant we had eaten at twice before called Govindas. That food has been really good all the times we ate there.
Ravi wanted to show us a large Hindu Temple outside of London where the main building was carved entirely of white marble. They apparently got traditional Indian craftsmen from a particular village to come to London and carve the marble structure. The craftsmen from this village have been continuing on this tradition for 6000 years. We had to take the subway and a bus to get there. It was a very beautiful temple! We walked around a little and then came back to Ravi's.
Well this will be my last post from London! We have had a wonderful time here and I think I am fairly familiar with London with all the travel Erin & I did on our own on the underground. Ravi had to work but we did have fun on the weekends with him! He was a great help to us too. We hope to see him soon in the USA!
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I'm sad you have to leave but happy you are coming home!!!
The Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) is a socio-spiritual organisation with its roots in the Vedas. As a part of Hinduism, the Sanstha believes that spiritual and social activities go hand in hand.
This site is a veritable goldmine of information on BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London, with details of its history, creation, activities, festivals and inspirer. This breathtaking stone and marble Mandir – built through a labour of love and sacrifice – has become the icon of Hindu culture in the western hemisphere. It is a renowned holy place of prayer and peace.
BAPS is also well known for the cultural monuments of Swaminarayan Akshardham (New Delhi, India) and Akshardham (Gandhinagar, India). With more than 640 mandirs and 9,090 centres in 45 countries, the organisation is flourishing under the dynamic leadership of its spiritual head, Pramukh Swami Maharaj.
BAPS is also well known for the cultural monuments of Swaminarayan Akshardham (New Delhi, India) and Akshardham (Gandhinagar, India). With more than 640 mandirs and 9,090 centres in 45 countries, the organisation is flourishing under the dynamic leadership of its spiritual head, Pramukh Swami Maharaj.
BAPS is also well known for the cultural monuments of Swaminarayan Akshardham (New Delhi, India) and Akshardham (Gandhinagar, India). With more than 640 mandirs and 9,090 centres in 45 countries, the organisation is flourishing under the dynamic leadership of its spiritual head, Pramukh Swami Maharaj.
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