New Jersey is now home to world's largest Hindu temple outside of India. The temple is known as BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham.
The Akshardham's design is deeply rooted in ancient Hindu scriptures and features elements from India's rich cultural heritage.
The inauguration for the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, guided by BAPS spiritual leader Mahant Swami Maharaj, took place on Oct 8, with doors opening to visitors on Oct 18.
The temple spans an impressive 255 feet in length, 345 feet in width, and 191 feet in height, covering an expansive 183 acres.
This monumental temple is situated approximately 60 miles (90 kilometres) south of Times Square in New York or around 180 miles (289 kilometres) north of Washington, DC, in the US.
Within its premises, there is a Brahma Kund, a traditional Indian stepwell filled with water sourced from more than 300 bodies of water worldwide, including the sacred rivers of India and all 50 states of the US.
The construction of Akshardham has been a collective effort, with volunteers from across the United States receiving guidance from skilled artisans in India.