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"This is a new wonder of the world".
(03/06/08)
Mr.
John So
Lord Mayor of Melbourne
(Australia)
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I am very pleased to observe the magnificent
Akshardham, a Hindu Temple Complex the centre of which is
a monument to Bhagwan Swaminarayan. It is interesting
to learn the incidents from His life, portraying message of
peace, harmony, humility, and devotion to God.
Since Vedic times, Hinduism deeply rooted in the hearts and
minds of the people of India. I pay my fullest respect to
Hinduism which inception was when the formation of holy Indus
and Ganga rivers started. (03/04/08)
H.E.
Vice Senior General Maung Aye- Myanmar
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Inspiring. A special place that is welcoming
to people of all faiths. Thank you for your kindness and hospitality.
I look forward to returning. The craftsmanship and devotion
to detail makes this one of the world’s wonders.
Hare Rama. (14/03/08)
Hon.
Mike Rann
MP, Premier, South Australia
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What an inspiration, lesson and eye opener
it has been. More people must be exposed to this rich knowledge
and experience. (14/03/08)
Mr.
Tsepe E. Motumi
Deputy Director of Defense,
South Africa
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The spirituality is all enveloping and the
message of one people, one world truly inspiring. It is this
peace and interlocking need we all should seek. (07/03/08)
Mr.
E. Neville Isdell
Chairman, Board of Directors
and Chief Executive Officer
The Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, USA
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Very inspiring. The messages and the beauty
of the suroundings raise the spirit. (01/03/08)
Mr.
Bill Schultz
CEO, Hindustan Coca-Cola
Beverages Pvt. Ltd. (HCCBPL), New Delhi
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To have peace hope is not a method. One must
take charge and take action. It is a place which brings about
peace and tranquility. Like life should be! Most impressive.
(15/2/08)
Commodore
Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama.
Prime Minister and
Head of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces.
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Stimulating, touching and very impressive.
(06/02/08)
F.W.
de Klerk
Former President of South
Africa
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Stunning and built in a record time –
wonderful. (06/02/08)
Liam
Byrne
Minister of State &
Minister for the West Midlands, London
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I was very impressed and inspired by this
temple.(05/02/08)
Jaroslav
Kopriva
Deputy Minister of Defence
for Armament, Prague, Czech Republic
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"A wonderful example of using modern
technology to transmit timeless spiritual values.". (13/1/08)
Ms.Cherie
Blair.
Wife of former Prime Minister
of United Kingdom Mr. Tony Blair
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It’s very impressive. I have learnt
a lot about India's rich history and splendid culture. May
the friendship of our two countries and peoples grow stronger
in the future. (31/12/07)
Zhang
Yan,
Ambassador of China to India,
New Delhi
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It leaves me with a lasting impression of
the good in our lives. A truly remarkable experience. (29/11/07)
Irial
Finan.
Exec. Vice President.
President, Botting Investments & Supply Chain.
The Coca Cola Company, Atlanta, USA
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Wonderful experience of Indian culture, history
and life values. I look forward to bringing my family to India
and to experience Swaminarayan Akshardham.(29/11/07)
R.
Steve Burlington
Coca Cola Company, Atlanta,
USA
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We are sustained by our faith- substance
of things hoped for – by our love! Keep hope alive.
The human race is made better, more secure because of you.
(18/11/07)
Rev. Jesse Jackson,
USA.
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As Mayor of London I know the work you do
for peace in my own city. Here today I see the work you do
around the world. I will return with my children so that they
can understand the story. (18/11/07)
Ken Livingstone.
Mayor of London.
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This is a construction of wisdom of modern
great Indian people. For a harmonious world and peace on this
globe. (09/11/07)
Li
Xneju
Minister of Civil Affairs, The People’s Republic of
China
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The monument is magnificent, the craftsmanship
is without equal. Your efforts to educate and your dedication
to public good and health are noble. The fact that this is
conducted entirely by volunteers is extremely special and
a fine example to others. (08/11/07)
Diane
Finley
Minister, Citizenship Immigration, Canada
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With profound admiration and respect to this
incredible achievement of human religiosity and artistry.(26/10/07)
Ernesto
Zedillo
Former President of Mexico
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Striking piece of construction. (09/10/07)
Justice
J.D. Heydon
High Court of Australia
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A magnificent monument with a noble cause
of uplifting humanity of all creeds and races. I wish you
all the very best in your untiring efforts to bring and peace
and spirituality to all you touch. It has been an enlightening
experience for me to know that such a place exists and to
have had the honour of touring it. May I wish you every success
in this noblest of missions. (11/09/07)
Rear
Admiral Tay Kian Seng
Republic of Singapore Navy
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“ We share a common dream of maintaining
peace and harmony. (31/8/07)
H.E.
Sun Yuxi,
Chainese Ambassador, Delhi
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I am so happy to have had the opportunity
to come to this temple and learn about Shree Swaminarayan.
It has been a real leasson in life to hold and carry for the
rest of my life, Thank you so much to the wonderful people
who have provided us with this opportunity. It will stay in
my heart forever. (30/08/07)
Sunita Williams
Indo-America Astronaut, Texas,
USA
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Inspired by the beauty of this building,
one full of spirit of love, I am leaving this city with hope
for peace and happiness in the world. (10/08/07)
Anna Kolata
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Poland
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“India is a great ancient civilized
nation. May Sino-Indian friendship last forever.” 1/4/2007
Xiao Yang
Chief Justice of China
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“So beautiful and encouraging!”
4/2/2007
Meghavati Sukarnoputri
Former President of Indonesia
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‘Many thanks for your excellent introduction
to the history and the culture of India. I believe that your
wisdom will help all of us to make better and more sustainable
world’. 21/1/2007
Ms.
Tarja Helonen
President of Finland
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‘Thank you for all that you brought
to us’ 12/1/2007
Mr.
Dalton McGuinty
Premier of Ontario, Canada
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“ The selfless 5 year efforts of the
Hindu artisans have once again paved way for the humane love
to achieve impressive task. Coexistence, living with love,
living for each other and peace in air, land and sea has always
and everywhere been a especial message clearly felt in the
programs.”
Esfandyar
Rahim Mashaee
Vice President, The Islamic Republic of Iran
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I was so deeply impressed by the creation
of such a magnificent temple in such a short time. It also
will be an international monument one hopes, for many centuries.
I will be sure to tell my constituents all about this great
achievement and expression of faith.
Celia
Barlow
MP for Hove & Portslade – UK
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My journey through the temple was one of
awe and enlightenment. This temple is a modern marvel which
can be achieved with a vision, wisdom and an army of volunteers
to make it happen.
Dawn
Butler
MP for Brent South - UK
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My experience today at Swaminarayan Akshardham
is one that will stay with me for a very very long time. The
beauty of sculptures, the serenity of the grounds, the spirituality
of those worshipping were all remarkable.
Sadiq
Khan
MP for Tooting - House of Commons, UK
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Technically superb, spiritually stimulating
and combined experience that is wholly unforgettable. To see
the beauty of this building reflected in the eyes of devotes
is awe-inspiring.
Stephen
Pound
Member of UK Parliament
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Wonderful and inspiring! The vision; the
craftsmanship; the care and the love are all made real in
the living stone. This is truly one of the wonders of the
world and a triumph of the human spirit.
Sir
Peter Soulsby
MP for Leicester South, UK
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The buildings and gardens are beautiful and
the superb craftsmanship is nothing but awe-inspiring.
Andrew
Gwynne
MP for Denton & Reddish, UK |
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Excellent tour of most beautiful temple I
have ever seen. I am thrilled to see India’s history
captured so thoroughly in this magnificent place.
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US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, USA |
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The visit of Akshardham is an especially
moving experience, reflecting man’s search for God &
God’s outreach to man. It reflects centuries of dedication
to the search for a world of peace with well being of all
Peter
Lyons
Commissioner - US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, USA.
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“ Remarkable Cultural experience,
our family will never forget it” 21/12/2006
Jon
M Huntsman
Governor of Utah (USA)
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“ Thank you very much for
accepting us to this beautiful temple which is a heart of our
same feeling = peace” 6/4/2006
Tadashi
Yoshida
Chief of Staff, General, Japan Air Self Defence Force
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“ Deeply moving experience.
Congratulations on the way you mobilized the human resources to
achieve such artefact. A tribute to your Community and great country
from a grateful visitor.” 28/10/2006
Dr. Charles Tannock
Member of European Parilament
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“Have enjoyed the visit of Delhi Akshardham
Temple and was astonished of the greatness of the construction
and philosophy behind it, which speaks about the culture and
history of temple and unity of all religions together”
7/2/2006
Queen of Qatar
(The Sheikha)
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“A wonderful, quiet,
peaceful place full of goodwill and spirituality. It is a joy
to be here and a great credit to Pramukh Swami Maharaj, BAPS and
all concerned with the creation of this fantastic place. I came
two years ago to see the Mandir – the gardens and Akshardham
were a huge building site. To create such beauty out of a building
site is truly God’s work.” - 08/11/05 Tony
McNulty
Minister of State in the Home Office,
United Kingdom
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“When I first set my eyes upon the
temple, I was taken aback -- almost out of breath. It is one
of the most beautiful places I have seen in the entire world.
To see all the time and all the love that went into creating
this entire complex – it’s almost beyond words.”
“As an American, Christian senator,
this is something that opened my eyes to a brand new world
and gave me new understanding of something I had very little
understanding of. It is something I am very interested in
and very impressed with. I am almost humbled by the experience.
I have been to the capital of my own religion. I am a Catholic.
I have had the opportunity to meet the Pope. I have seen St.
Peter’s Cathedral, and this is as awe-inspiring as that.
It is definitely a place that members of your religion and
of my religion will come to see as a pilgrimage. It is going
to be one of those sites that you are going to have to visit
in your lifetime in order to understand it -- there is no
way that pictures, movies, or even my description could describe
what I have just seen in the last few hours. I would certainly
encourage anyone, if they have the opportunity to come here
to Delhi, to see this incredible work of love and tribute
because it is something that you will never forget and will
always inspire you for the rest of your life.”
“I am so overwhelmed by what I am seeing,
it is hard to put into words exactly the feelings that I have,
but there is no doubt that this could not have been created,
this labour could not have been undertaken, without a very
loving, peaceful, and awe-inspiring individual who had a dream,
who inspired millions to create a new wonder of the world.
I can only say that the labour of love that has gone into
this has shown me that there must be some great love and peace
in the heart of the leader, Pramukh Swamiji.” -09/11/05
Senator
John Gianetti
State Senator of Maryland, USA
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“Akshardham in Delhi represents, I think, the most important
spiritual and cultural monument to come up in north India in
modern times because it is not just a temple to a single guru
or sampraday; it’s an embodiment of the best of the Hindu
culture and Vedic civilisation. And it also expresses it with
such exquisite artistry, detail and so much attention has gone
into it that it must have a transforming effect on every visitor
that comes. I think this is a monument for all of India, all
of Hindu dharma, that can really change, awaken India and spread
its blessing throughout the whole world.”
“Akshardham is a monument not only
for the past of India but also to the future of India. It
takes all that is the greatest and most wonderful from its
past and it shows it as living today and as a guideline for
the future - particularly relevant for the youth and children.”
“I think Akshardham, you may say, is
the gateway to the essence of ancient India and the great
India of the future to come. All visitors can go through that
gateway and contact the eternal India of the past, present
and future.” -11/10/05
Dr.
David Frawley (Vamadev Shastri)
Renowned Author and Hindu Scholar
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“This is something! A part of the finest art, really.
And it is not small- not yards or meters - This is acres! That’s
why this is unusual. I have seen a lot of churches or mosques
or whatever, but I have never seen anything like this.”
-30/10/05
Hassan
Salman Kamal
Director General of the National Council of Culture, Arts and
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“I think that the very calm spiritual element that people
will experience coming here will make them reflect upon their
own duty in life and how they can contribute to the life of
others.” - 21/10/05
Dr.
Kakkar, Jr
BARTS Hospital, Dept. of Surgery, London
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“First of all, it’s incredibly inspiring. I have
seen extraordinary sites, ancient temples and things like that
-- but something on this scale, with architecture that is thousands
of years old, done on this scale in today’s world is just
extraordinary. I can’t imagine anything that’s its
equal. I have been to the temples of Karnack in Egypt, and this
is on the same kind of scale, the same level of ambition. And
the fact that it’s been achieved by people who are devoted,
and, I think, extraordinarily creative and organized –
I mean, just the logistical part of it – it just seems
like an impossibility. And yet, it has been done with such a
great spirit of cooperation. I just think it is an extraordinary
achievement. I really applaud what has been done here.”
- 04/11/05
Sam
Cardon
World-renowned, EMMY award-winning Composer
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“This is a remarkable place. My wife read the article
in 'Namaskar' (in-flight magazine, AIR INDIA) and saw the photographs
in it but what we saw today is far more beautiful than described
there. I have missed some of the shows and I will come back
again. It is my wife who brought us here today. And I must say
it has been the greatest gift to us. It has been a very enriching
experience. One has to really see it to believe it."
Mark
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CFO, Prudential Insurance, London, UK |
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“The
message is outstanding & universal. The means to disseminate
the message to all is excellent. And, of course, the temple
and all the buildings and facilities are beautiful and artfully
crafted. My husband & I enjoyed the entire “experience”.
Thank you for sharing it with us. Our volunteer guide was wonderful.”
Mara S. Giulianti
Mayor of Hollywood, FL, USA |
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"Wonderful
and inspiring! The vision; the craftsmanship; the care and the
love are all made real in the living stone. This is truly one
of the wonders of the world and a triumph of the human spirit."
- 2/4/06
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MP for Leicester South, UK |
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