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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Toronto
Widely accepted43.7386° N · 79.6270° W

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Toronto

🇨🇦 Ontario, Canada

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About BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Toronto

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is a Hindu temple in Toronto, Ontario, that was built by the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha. The BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, which is headed by Mahant Swami Maharaj, is a global spiritual organization within the Swaminarayan branch of Hinduism. The temple was built in 18 months and consists of 24,000 pieces of hand-carved Italian carrara marble, Turkish limestone and Indian pink stone. The temple is the largest of its kind in Canada and was constructed according to guidelines outlined in ancient Hindu scriptures.

3 hectares (18 acres) and in addition to the temple, include a haveli and the Heritage Museum. The temple is open daily to visitors and for worship. On June 26, 2023, the temple celebrated its 16-year anniversary.

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43.7386° N · 79.6270° W

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