baps shri swaminarayan mandir

baps shri swaminarayan mandir印象

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  196claudiac

  Taj-Mahal without traveling to India? The BAPS Mandir in Bartlett is every bit as comparable. It is an architectural marvel and artistic beauty! Do not wear shorts, or be prepared to wear a skirt-cover up (provided) when you arrive. Put your shoes in the little cubby holes at the entrance.The internal sights in the temple are spectacular with amazing carving and imagery everywhere. The god statues are treated living beings so depending on what time you are there, they could be napping, being bathed, food offerings, etc.Ask one of the kind members to tell you about the construction of the temple. It is connected with a lego-like interlocking of the stone, no mortar. The marble was quarried in Italy and sought for qualities to withstand a Chicago winter. The marble was shipped block by block to India where it was hand carved, then shipped block by block to Bartlett for assembly. The grounds are also photo worthy with elephant topiaries and reflecting pools. Even at night, the temple is lit with spectacular colored lights that vary.This is a hidden gem and an absolute must see. The welcoming building is the original temple prior to the marble addition. It also has gorgeous carved wood also worth a look.This attraction is free, but I recommend offering a donation, especially if you tap into the kind employees to learn about the Mandir.

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  Naresh_Ambati

  The first thing we could feel is the serene setting and a place filled with such peace. Once we entered, the informative walls while we went from the Haveli to the Mandir were so capturing that we probably spent around 30 minutes reading the nicely done and descriptive posters.The woodwork and stonework at the Haveli and the Mandir were so wonderful that my son spent a couple of hours looking at them, completely awed. If you want to show your kids what results patience can derive, this is the place to show them...Saw 4 peacocks and peahens as well around the Haveli.Great tasting food, simple yet filling and satisfying - Srikhand was too good.

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  ADASH

  Very beautiful place...one of the best Indian architecture you will ever see outside India..good vegetarian food and you can also catch a glimpse of beautiful peacocks dancing in the garden.

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  63srikanthp

  It is beautiful temple I ever seen in temple. Excellent architecture. Very peaceful and nice. Must seen temple if you are close by.

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  flyntasticmom

  A very welcoming place to experience another culture. Try to get a tour guide to explain this beautiful place

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  28harip

  Most peace that i have ever felt in my life, everything was perfect and beautiful. I wish i could never leave and be there always.

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  JayaMS2014

  The architecture in this temple is very awesome. We reached the temple in the afternoon hence had to wait for long to see God. The Indian food was really good. It is a must visit for Indians travelling to USA.

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  sudhirdnaik

  For Indians visiting Chicago, this is a MUST stop. The architecture is good, carvings are beautiful and fill one with awe. Food is also good and those starved of Indian food will love it here.The prayer halls fill one with serenity and peaceful feelings

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  MAA1976

  When with my mom to see the gardens, fountains, and the Mandir. The guide was lovely and kind. I wore a skirt but it was above my knees so they gave me a robe to cover. Pants are ok, shirtst must cover your shoulders. Shoes are not allowed in the mandir so bring socks or be prepared to go barefoot. The temple is astounding. Once inside you are silent to view the statues and read a little about their names and history. The carvings are spectacular. What a special place.

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  MuraliC

  I used to stay pretty close by and visited Swami Narayana temple very often. Extremely tranquil and well kept. They probably also have the best Indian food & snack in and around chicagoland area. Apart from all that and most importantly, this place look very beautiful irrespective of the season. Its considered one of the 10 moderns architectures in Chicago.