Friday, December 27, 2013

Everyone is born with a horn in their hand

We visited a temple today and it rained. The two guys drying the floor tiles riding their squeegee machines (like at the tennis) had HORNS :) Can't even go to a temple for peace and quiet. Actually it was much quieter at Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple and Gardens. It has free entry which makes it very accessible to the locals of all economic status. It is out next to the 2010 Commonwealth Games Village (all derelict) but was built in 2005 by the organisation that manages this faith. I'm still a bit unsure as to whether this Guru is one of the Hindu Gods or another separate religion. They seem to do a lot of good works in medicine, education, social justice and welfare. No photos were allowed which is disappointing as it is a beautiful place. It's a religious theme park - like visiting a Christian Cathedral but with interpretive attractions - light shows, dioramas, flume ride through Indian history, food court, souvenir shop, etc.BUT all run by volunteers contributing to the communication of their faith. Every surface is entirely covered in intricate carvings. There is a relief of elephants completely surrounding the base of the temple explaining their role throughout time in religion, work, family and nature. This faith's primary goal is to find spontaneous happiness through non violence including being vegetarians.

Thought I'd post a pic from one of the train stations where we change between lines. Hard to catch in stills but it still gives an idea of the volume of humans...

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