The National Diploma in Care year 1 students went to Neasden Hindu Temple as part of their studies in equality and diversity. The group has been researching and discussing different cultures, religions and ways of life.
Tutor Helen Rose Wilson explains: “The Baps Shri Swaminarayan Mandir was the first Hindu temple in Europe and is the biggest outside India. It has been constructed using limestone from Bulgaria, marble form Italy and carved by over 1,500 men shipped in from India to complete the work. There is no steel at all within its structure and much of the inside is wood and marble; it took three years to complete. The place is absolutely breathtaking both inside and out, and well worth a visit.
We learnt about the history of Hinduism and how its ancient thinking has shaped the way we live today. Many years ago the Hindus were well advanced in specific mathematics and time measurements, around which ours are formed, as well as the sciences including physics, astronomy and medical surgery. We gained insight into three of their main beliefs 'caring for animals', 'caring for humanity' and 'caring for nature'.
The group was also able to attend a religious ceremony 'festival of lights'; it was a real insight as well as a calming and uplifting experience.
To complete the day we travelled to a local Indian community looking at clothing and footwear, ornate jewellery and of course tried some of the local cuisine.
A totally enjoyable day was had by all.”
Tutor Helen Rose Wilson explains: “The Baps Shri Swaminarayan Mandir was the first Hindu temple in Europe and is the biggest outside India. It has been constructed using limestone from Bulgaria, marble form Italy and carved by over 1,500 men shipped in from India to complete the work. There is no steel at all within its structure and much of the inside is wood and marble; it took three years to complete. The place is absolutely breathtaking both inside and out, and well worth a visit.
We learnt about the history of Hinduism and how its ancient thinking has shaped the way we live today. Many years ago the Hindus were well advanced in specific mathematics and time measurements, around which ours are formed, as well as the sciences including physics, astronomy and medical surgery. We gained insight into three of their main beliefs 'caring for animals', 'caring for humanity' and 'caring for nature'.
The group was also able to attend a religious ceremony 'festival of lights'; it was a real insight as well as a calming and uplifting experience.
To complete the day we travelled to a local Indian community looking at clothing and footwear, ornate jewellery and of course tried some of the local cuisine.
A totally enjoyable day was had by all.”
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The Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) is indeed a great socio-spiritual organisation with its roots in the Vedas.
I had the opportunity to meet His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj during Cultural Festival of India at Edison, NJ in 1991 and I am very much impressed by him.
He is not only a very prominent Hindu spiritual leader, but also a great “Master Builder” of many temples.
My hats are off to him and to the great organization.
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