BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham
The largest Hindu mandir in the West
BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha
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About BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham
Opened in 2023 in Robbinsville, New Jersey, this BAPS Akshardham is the largest Hindu mandir outside India — a breathtaking expanse of hand-carved stone serving the diaspora of North America.
Aarti Timings
- Mangala Aarti06:00
- Sandhya Aarti18:30
Timings are indicative and may change on festival days.
Festivals & Sacred Days
Diwali & Annakut
October–NovemberThe grandest celebration of the year — an Annakut of hundreds of vegetarian dishes is arranged before the deities, and the mandir glows with lights for the Hindu New Year.
Janmashtami
August–SeptemberThe birth of Bhagwan Krishna is marked with bhajans, abhishek and festive darshan that draw families from across the region.
Ram Navami
March–AprilDevotees gather to celebrate the birth of Bhagwan Ram with kirtan and special darshan.
Poojas & Sevas
Mangala Aarti
06:00The first aarti of the day, waking the deities with light and song.
Abhishek
Devotees perform the ceremonial bathing of the murti of Nilkanth Varni (the young Bhagwan Swaminarayan), offering prayers for peace and well-being.
Sandhya Aarti
18:30The evening aarti, a serene close to the day's worship.
Travel Guide
Address
112 N Main St, Robbinsville, NJ 08561, USA
Nearest Airport
Newark Liberty International (EWR), about 50 km; Philadelphia International (PHL), about 75 km
Nearest Railway
Hamilton (NJ Transit) station is the nearest rail stop; most visitors arrive by car via I-95/US-130.
Best Season
Spring through autumn (April–October); festival days such as Diwali are especially vibrant.
Dress Code
Modest dress with shoulders and knees covered; footwear is removed before entering the mandir.
How to reach
Roughly an hour's drive from both New York City and Philadelphia. Ample free on-site parking is available.
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