All the prices are incredibly reasonable as well. On our way out, we explored the snack shop and cafe - there are SO many unique snacks and food and sauces, etc. We were also told they do a worship service at 1115am so that may be interesting to watch as well. Will definitely be coming back to check that out. I recommend to visit before noon or after 4pm bc from 12-4 each day, they close off parts of the inside for “rest” but I believe there are some very nice statues behind the closed doors. I have to admit, I’m kind of glad bc the interior of the Mandir was such a dramatic surprise having never seen any photos…It was so breathtakingly beautiful it made me gasp! It’s a labyrinth of the most intricately carved white Italian marble - words would never do it justice! You just have to see it for yourself - and PRO TIP: be sure to LOOK UP!! Bc all the ceilings, inside and out, are the best part!! You must take your shoes off at the bottom of the stairs before you walk up - and they provide ample shoe storage on either side. The centerpiece is, of course, the massive and beautiful Mandir! Outside seems to be primarily comprised of the Indian Pink Sandstone and is so impressive - the longer I stared at it, the more statues and tiny pieces revealed themselves. Unfortunately the lotus pond is dry - probably due to drought. Stepping outside takes you into the sprawling courtyard with a giant lotus pond and lovely walkway circling the Mandir. The wood carvings inside the visitor center are also extremely intricate and detailed with little figures and hidden delights in every corner it seems! There’s a gift shop immediately to the right, as well as a cafe and snack shop. You start in the visitor center - which is also impressive - check in and they give you a bracelet for entry. 900 volunteers, 1.3 million man hours, and 35,000 pieces of meticulously hand carved Italian Carrara marble and Indian Pink sandstone!! This incredible Mandir (Hindu temple) is the first earthquake-proof Mandir in the world - and it’s quite a sight to behold!! Huge shout out to Yelp Elite for showing us around and Auntie Nadine for the invite!! I always learn so much from my Yelp fam - What an experience!
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