LARGEST TEMPLE IN AMERICA! | BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham Mandir, Robbinsville New Jersey

Welcome back to our Channel! On this weeks Adventure, we get our Passports and head off to India!!
Just kidding... But we do head to the Worlds 2nd Largest Hindu Temple (Mandir) IN THE WORLD!!
If I told you the World's 2nd Largest Temple existed in a small town in New Jersey called Robbinsville, would you believe me? You should! It in fact does! And we are taking you there!
Over 12,500 Volunteers spent the past 12+ years constructing this absolute masterpiece. There are over 10,000 Statues & Statuettes on this Campus and EVERY SINGLE ONE has been HAND CARVED!
While the temple has been opened since October of 2023, it still has a ways to go in being completed. You can still see them hand carving inside the Temple to this day!
Take note to the Brahma Kund (Stepping Pond) which has water from over 100 Rivers & lakes in India, as well as 300 bodies of water from around the world! The purpose behind this is to ensure that anyone who comes here feels welcome.
I could go on forever writing about the beauty that encompasses Swaminarayan Akshardham, but the truth is... There just are not enough words to describe it.
Go check out the video, and if you can... Regardless of your Religious beliefs and background... We HIGHLY recommend you check this place out. This place has to be equivalent to seeing the great pyramids, and will withstand the test of time for hundreds if not thousands of years to come.
Time Stamps:
0:00 Start - Intro
1:48 Nilkanth Varni
3:37 Brahma Kund - Stepping Pond
4:37 Welcome Center
5:43 Campus Around Temple
9:23 Learning Center, Souvenir Shop & Food
11:33 Temple
15:30 Closing Thoughts
22:00 Outro
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[@VikramKumar-oy8gq]

Sorry, caste system is not part of hinduism , its only varna system where rigid caste hierarchy based on birth does no exist.

[@Unapologeticindian87]

Yes caste system of today is a result of westerners skewed view of indian systems that's all

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

Thanks much! Appreciate the clarification!

[@user-ej1ni2id8w]

​@@AdventuresareforthecowlesCaste system doesn't discriminate on the basis of colour what we see in the WEST WITH NEGROS.... like that in US 🇺🇸, or SOUTH AFRICA 🇿🇦... It is a western template by BRITISHERS

[@imax7184]

In Hindu Sculpture s. It Is written that Evryone shoud be given work according ro their skills.. Not everyone is expert in all feilds. Physically and mentally. But later on it converted in to... By Birth System... And Britishers For their own interested manipulated and Prpogate d false narrative all around the world. Today you will be surprised that over president is Dalit. PM is from lower cast. And dalits and lower cast has reservations in Education and jobs.. A Dalit can become Doctor and engginer with 50 % marks where as so call upper caster has to score 90 to 95% marks foe top level University. Thats why Indians go to whole world for education Dalits arw not supresses today infact Many Upper casts are poor then Dalits As they dont get fair Opportunities... Dont fell into false propaganda by Britishers and Germans

[@Trollcricket.]

​@@Unapologeticindian87 ok bro Britishers were first who calculated caste 😂😂

[@patriotic287]

Im Ex Muslim following Ancient Beautiful Hindu culture ❤

[@leavingtheworldsoon]

Hinduism changed my life more the christitanity could ever do. I was a christian by birth, read and got deep down into hinduism.. now a Hindu!

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

Hinduism is truly a fascinating religion!

[@leavingtheworldsoon]

@@Adventuresareforthecowles I am indeed a Hindu but respect Christianity too. As per my current religion Hinduism it's main punchline is - "vasudhaiva kutumbakam" ( means, The entire world, people no matter what religion they have is our family." 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 Hare Krishna💗💗 Amen💗

[@phoenixj1299]

You are a beautiful human being with an open heart. The beauty of Hinduism is raising one's own consciousness which is the peak of civility, innovation, and well being. It answers the modern problems.

[@lenkuki2897]

I'm born in Christian and I will die as follow of Jesus

[@leavingtheworldsoon]

@@lenkuki2897 I am born as a Christian, I will die following Hinduism.

[@Sticklemako]

One great thing about these temples is they showcase the art that Hindu sculptors and architects are capable of

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

The craftsmanship is truly amazing! There’s so much detail.

[@mercedesbenz3751]

Alien technology. I recently visited Lord Rama Temple in Ayodhya. I saw the ceiling and it was unreal. It was so unreal that after coming back to my town, I can't remember its design. What I saw seems fake. I am like, 'Did I really see something like that?'. Ancient Indians had even more advanced technology than what we have today. Imagine the temples of those times. Unfortunately Non has survived in North India due to Islamic invasions. South India has some and they seem like alien technology has been used for their construction.

[@DoodleCreator111]

Absolutely right brother!!

[@pario850]

So true!

[@talkingdrops]

Haha 🙏🇮🇳 We were the richest country always before British came and took it all away

[@Nevi-bc1dl]

We need to build more of these excellent human architectures, rather than today's boring buildings, the art here is astonishing! Would surely like to visit here! Thanks for showcasing man✌️

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

It’s truly amazing! So much beauty. Glad you enjoyed the video!!

[@Kp-pd2jc]

Hindu 🕉️ architecture>>>>>

[@vicky_31]

But, indias muslim architecture Taj Mahal is world wonder>>

[@Kp-pd2jc]

@@vicky_31 because of previous Govt push for such stupid architecture. We have a lot better architecture than Taj Mahal white stone 🤣

[@Puzz552lle]

​@@vicky_31 Symbol of love❌ Symbol of Lust✅ Made after Mumtaz, second wife of shah jahan died at 37 yrs age during delivery 14th children child of the him🤡,now that cruelty to be honest boys..........also shah jahan married to mumtaz's daughter which his own daughter😅only few days after mumtaz died......even then if you call it symbol of love then you are intentionally brain washed by terrorists......

[@rajkumarbargaje9793]

You should come visit temples in India, Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia. There are still thousands of temples existing which are more than 1200 years old. Kailash Mandir in Maharashtra, India is also out of the world architecture marvel. It is a must see.

[@Zakhir_Nalayak420]

I'm Ex muslim now following Hinduism

[@Shivshakti998]

sanatan dharm..not hinduism.

[@Zakhir_Nalayak420]

@@Shivshakti998 I don't care,

[@Shivshakti998]

@@Zakhir_Nalayak420 i do..bcoz i am a sanatani unlike you...either follow sanatan dharm properly or stop your al taqiya.

[@Saafron_Raj108]

Don't mind him, you are New in Hinduism,when you will fully understand The Dharma concept then you will understand actual meaning of Sanatana means Eternal..@@Zakhir_Nalayak420

[@cla782]

​@@Zakhir_Nalayak420both are same bro ❤ Sanatan Dharma or hinduism ❤🇮🇳🚩 Love from india ❤

[@sanjaysinghshahi2448]

This is not modern architecture. It's ancient Indian architecture. You can still find a lot of ancient temples with this architecture in India and the knowledge of architecture and stone carvings has been passed through generation.

[@mercedesbenz3751]

03:58 Not just India, I think they brought water from many foreign countries as well. Do clear my doubts if you are sure with the answer.

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

You’re correct! Over 300 bodies of water from around the world! I was told it’s so that everyone feels welcome.

[@Nevi-bc1dl]

​@@Adventuresareforthecowlesthat's pretty dope!

[@libertyismyindefeasiblerig3838]

one beautiful temple

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

It really is!

[@kirannnnnn]

Casta (Spanish: [ˈkasta]) is a term which means "lineage" in Spanish and Portuguese and has historically been used as a racial and social identifier. In the context of the Spanish Empire in the Americas, the term also refers to a 20th-century theoretical framework which postulated that colonial society operated under a hierarchical race-based "caste system". From the outset, colonial Spanish America resulted in widespread intermarriage: unions of Spaniards (españoles), Amerindians (indios), and Africans (negros). Basic mixed-race categories that appeared in official colonial documentation were mestizo, generally offspring of a Spaniard and an Indigenous person; and mulatto, offspring of a Spaniard and an African. A plethora of terms were used for people with mixed Spanish, Amerindian, and African ancestry in 18th-century casta paintings, but they are not known to have been widely used officially or unofficially in the Spanish Empire.

[@Rover_Jatin]

Not only over 4000 year, 15000 year old temples have also been found here in India. And in your video you have talked about 4 books, "Rigveda" which is one of the books as no one knows how many thousands of years ago this book was written.

[@prasad6140]

It's good to see so many non indians are interested in our culture ... Namaskar🙏

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

Absolutely amazing & fascinating culture!!

[@setumishra6329]

Sanatan Dharma vaguely called Hinduism means Eternal, kitne gaazi aae kitne gaazi gye ,still standing strong,varna system based on profession still the best system in world.

[@knottytoob]

The scale and intricacy, is mind boggling. The intrigue derived from the temples in India, is conveyed exquisitely.

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

It really is mind boggling! Walking inside takes your breathe away at first. It’s kind of like a surreal experience. Almost like sensory overload until your brain adjust and takes in all the detail. Truly a beautiful masterpiece! Not to mention to sense of peace and calmness that takes over you while there.

[@anilk6]

​@@Adventuresareforthecowlesvisit Bharat old temples. Unfortunately north Bharat mandirs were destroyed by islamic invaders..the temples which are there still standing you can see idols destroyed marks still there..

[@user-nb5hu4bt3v]

All religions evolve 🙏🏼 In India untouchability has abolished.I am amazed to see this level of craftsmanship in these people.

[@cjo2]

Not all evolve..islam is the same as it was back then,no progress

[@VivekBisht856]

Untouchable concept arrives in late Bharat, and in remote areas

[@saileshray9840]

Actually nowadays govt and people helps dalit community to join mainstream with jobs,education,money etc.There are many temples where dalits are priests.I know because I am from dalit community.My community worship Maa Kali🥰.

[@JaiRudraNath]

Hope you loved our heritage.. that’s us ..

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

It was incredible!!!

[@Pushkar797]

Beautiful ❤

[@TripleAM19]

Just came back from India last month and my goodness.. you just have to see everything in person there. The artistry is just unreal. I've been to the one in Southern Califonia. Even though it's smaller, it's still just as impressive! Next time I'm in the east coast, I will visit this location for sure!!

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

After visiting here, we can’t wait to go to India! Such an awesome culture. And 100% agree! You have to see it in person. Words cannot do the artistry any justice. Truly masters of their craft.

[@vp922]

Great video! A few points re your explanations of Hinduism. While u are right in that there are broadly four paths to attain “moksha/ nirvana” (liberation from the cycles of life and death) - namely karma (action), bhakti (devotion), jnana (knowledge) and raja (meditative) - these are no synonymous with the four Vedas which were compiled over time and focus on different aspects of the world. The equivocation of Hinduism with caste is also another western/ neo colonial interpretation. I believe you mentioned in earliest Hindu societies were organised by caste - were the oldest Hindu societies really using a Portuguese racial system (that they used to colonise South Americas, look up “Casta” which caste derived from in more recent centuries) to organise? Indian history is replete with examples of what would be seen as “low caste” people attaining the highest places in Hindu society. The Hindu system for organising society was Varna, and the aim was to ensure no one group held too many levers of power. I.e. the top varna of Brahmins advised kings, trained princes etc but were never allowed to accumulate wealth and had to live in austerity. The kshatriyas wielded weapons and were the kings/ rulers, but they had to place great important on the advice of Brahmins, ensure they didn’t wither away in poverty given they couldn’t hold wealth and it was their duty to defend their subjects. Similarly, the merchant class and traders were allowed to accumulate wealth but their power over the king was limited to ensure they didn’t advise for self-prophet, and they too had the duties to ensure wealth was generated for the kingdom’s safety and the Brahmins sustenance. As for the temple discrimination lawsuit, as you stated (and it may sound conspiratorial) it was a frivolous case. The Hindu BAPS group have been targeted by a lot of Leftist groups across the world, and many of their temples have been vandalised in Canada and Australia. There was also an example where a US politician tried to bring in a “caste law” that singled out Hindus due to another supposed case of “caste discrimination” at IBM in the US. If you Google for it, you’ll find tons of articles about the issue of “caste discrimination amongst Indians/ Hindus in the US”, but these were all published before it went to court and you’ll find no later articles that show it was a frivolous case filed by a disgruntled former employee and was thrown out of court (eventually the law that the Democrat Aisha Wahab tried to bring in failed too).

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

Thank you for explaining that!

[@AKAK-ww2qc]

Excellent explanation 👌

[@percentbigfoot]

Great explanation.

[@buzzlightyear1484]

​@@percentbigfootso bhramins, dalits etc aren't hindus.

[@harryc.4137]

​@@buzzlightyear1484 castes don't represent their dharma/ religion.

[@gauravulmale1310]

Wow very beautiful 😍

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

Glad you enjoyed!!

[@RajPatel-mr7mv]

Jai Shree Ram!

[@martin96991]

Wonderful explanation of everything, what an incredible place it is.🎉

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

Thanks! Much appreciated.

[@rajenchaudhary3736]

Great Temple

[@talkingdrops]

You must come to india and see lord ram's temple and much much much more We also have a fully gold made temple in Sikhism religion but hindus also belive in that 🙏🇮🇳 we humbly invite you

[@shiva--1578]

Thankyou for showing

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed!

[@talkingdrops]

🙏🛐🕉️🇮🇳 Thanks for visiting Learn, live, let live and love

[@_Aswin_5]

Indian Architecture 🔥🔥🔥🔥. Made in Rajasthan

[@varunjaiswal7473]

Great Bharat hai

[@dharmeshparikh7837]

You can visit India where many old ancient thousands of years old big temples like this ( Thanjavur, Madurai, Sri Ranganath Swami, Ellora caves- Kailash Temple and many more). You would find such carvings and sculptures which are being built for thousands of years.

[@GovindSingh-zh4sf]

Jai shree Ram ❤

[@kirannnnnn]

The term “caste,” meaning social stratification, is of Spanish and Portuguese origin and borrows directly from the hierarchical social structure prevalent in Europe in colonial times, strains of which can be seen in European society even today. Christian Caste system Royals Knight Nobles Commoners Slaves Cagot (Untouchables Monarchy and Kingdom rule in Europe is a best example of caste system

[@munnapatkar730]

Temple is truly magnificent

[@-1SDPG]

Hope you know that till two hundred years back there was no Caste system. Caste system was created by British during it's christian invasion of India

[@Shubhkashyap616]

I feel proud because I belong to the world oldest religion that is Sanatan hindu dharm🕉️🥰♥️🙌🏻🙏🏻🚩the religion give us way of life, love, peace,diverse,the religion teach us the whole world is one family 🥰🕉️🚩🙌🏻🙏🏻 lot's of love from 🇮🇳 Bharat/india🕉️

[@kamleshgocher2885]

Wonderful vlog with wonderful commentry

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@bombayvega7021]

No one knows, if god created man or man created god - Rigveda

[@AO-xd2ml]

WOW, absolutely spectacular!

[@sandraardila-quirke33]

Un lugar muy excitante , tremendo trabajo de voluntarios .

[@shubhashulmale6460]

very beautiful

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@Shubhkashyap616]

If you want to see the love and power of Sanatan🕉️hindu dharm🚩🕉️then you check the likes and views of the other videos of your channel sir.🤗🕉️🚩🇮🇳🙏🏻 lots of love from Bharat🕉️🚩🇮🇳india♥️🙌🏻🥰🕉️🚩🇮🇳🤗🙏🏻

[@apnadesh4438]

Thank you dear for showing such a beautiful majestic temple/Mandir. All your points are correct except a few like cast system.Caste system is not Indian, it is an illusion spread by foreign colonial criminal forces. Actually the word caste is also not Indian, it is a Portuguese word which was introduced by the missionaries.The caste system already exists in India, which is determined on the basis of a person's qualities, actions and character and not on the basis of birth.But during the colonial period, it was spread by the British on the basis of birth, which was later abolished after we got independence.Thank you for showing such a beautiful and grand temple. 🕉️🙏🏼

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

Glad you enjoyed! Appreciate you explaining that!

[@ganpatsahu]

It is difficult to comprehend even for me because I am Indian and Hindu. How difficult to other I cannot imagine. It is most beautiful temple you can find.

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

It really is! The beauty and intricacy seems out of this world. Walking inside I was at complete loss of words. Almost overwhelming at how beautiful it is. There’s so much detail! Such an awesome culture and temple/mandir!

[@trishamartinez-yb1sn]

Definitely breathtaking ❤

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

It really is!!! Glad you liked it!

[@Hanmantkendre]

According to original varn vyawastha...people fall into four category on the basis of their karma not by birth...britishers started census and gave varn as concrete form of cast system..

[@RajaHindustani176]

For more understanding you may want to know that. Who Is Sati as Per Hindu Text or Vedas? So those persons who called Sati as a Hindu culture they were British appointed slaves who wanted to defame Hindu relgion for vested interests and their ulterior motives. As per Vedas, Sati was the daughter of Lord Brahma’s son Daksha Prajapati. Sati was incarnation of Durga, the wife of Shiva. Sati’s father Daksha disgraced Lord Shiva in front of all. She was not able to tolerate it. So she sat in a Yoga asana and meditated on inner fire at naval. Meditative fire appeared from within and merged her into it. This is one of the methods as per Yoga to leave body at will. Apart from it there is one more example from Mahabharat when Madri (wife of King Pandu) sacrificed herself in fire at the death of her husband 5000 years ago. Madri did so as an atonement as she thought herself to be the reason for King Pandu getting cursed from the Rishi resulting his death. Apart from that no other example is seen even in Vedic text. King Dashrath died in sorrow when Lord Ram’s exile happened, but his widows never become Sati. Kunti was widow but never become Sati.Abhimanyu’s wife was also widow. There is no other example other than that. There is no record of Sati Pratha ever in any kingdom during these 4000 years before the defeat and death of Prithviraj Chauhan. What Is Mystery Behind Night Marriage in India? As per Hindu (Sanatan) tradition, marriage is a Yagya (sacrifice). Hawan kund(sacrifice place) is prepared and fire sacrifice is performed with celebrations. As per Hindu scriptures, marriage (Vivah Yagya) is always performed between sunrise to 12 Noon. It can’t be performed with sun setting down (after 12 Noon). So why marriages among some Hindus still happen during night time? It started after the defeat of Prithviraj Chauhan. During Muslim rule in India only those Hindus survived who paid heavy Jizya tax. When a Hindu was to get married, the Muslim commander of that territory had to be informed. Then the girl to be married had to spent few nights with that Muslim commander before marriage. If avoided, then all the members of family would be killed and the women would be taken as slaves to be sold in market. To avoid such atrocities Hindus started to perform their ceremonies at night incognito.

[@ie2211]

Beautiful video loved it 🎉

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

Thanks! We’re glad you enjoyed it!

[@deadpool9386]

Brilliant video, beautifully explained 👏🏼 Thankyou

[@Healer2]

Please come to India you will experience even greater satisfaction and peace.. Our country have everything things you can think of From desert, snow and rain forest and islands ⛱️. India is a birthplace to many religions.. it's complex so take your time to explore...❤

[@JourneyWithMystics]

Brother Caste System is not right word, it's Varna system which got converted into Caste system by some Bigots priest...❤

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

Appreciate you explaining that! It’s tough researching things and trying to weed out false, or misleading information. Hope you enjoyed the video!

[@rishabhmenaria7093]

Thanks bro for visiting. Inagine how unfortunate things happened that many big and cool temples like this in india were Destroyed and looted by foreign invaders. With that they killed the priests, their young students and 1000 of books worth of immense knowledge Were burned.

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

Incredibly sad and unfortunate, the loss of life and the destruction of such beautiful places of worship and artistry.

[@taruntewari1953]

Stunning architecture

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

It really is!

[@poly06033]

peace is always beautiful ❤

[@Time-waste319]

Sorry but cast system today's definition is totally different from that time definition, at that time it was nomenclature based on their work not by birth, but some higher position misused it to give same powers to their children. Jay hanuman 🕉️☺️

[@manh9105]

The word "Dalit" was coined in 1920s by people backed by British. The word did not exist before and meant nothing , its not a part of our Varna system

[@satviksingh6229]

wow the architecture is unbelievable, can't fandom enough what humans can do

[@abhishek_patra_]

Hindu, Christian & Jewish are the best people in the world 🌎❤

[@devkumarverma7376]

very nice and advantures video nice to see you there

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

Thanks much! I’m glad you liked it!

[@judycowles9768]

Wow, simply amazing ❣️

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

Thanks!!! I’m glad you liked it 🙂

[@kirannnnnn]

That case about workers is already settled Volunteers means "a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise" or undertake a task.

[@user-vd8rt8tu9k]

One like for all the efforts 🎉🎉

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

Thanks! I appreciate that!

[@panchalghosh2051]

It's a beautiful video. Thankyou for showing us such beautiful temple ❤

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for coming with us on our Adventure!!

[@blush6601]

Caste system is developed by British in india to divide hindus.. in Hinduism there is no caste system.. there is varna but varan tells about the person wants to become in his life..

[@NimWin-ek2zy]

Thanks for this, hope you enjoyed, just want to mention rig veda carbon dating goes back to 4500-5000 BC, and it mention Saraswati river which is now drought, but it means Hinduism(Sanatan Dharm) is much older than 4000 years.

[@Just_forfun9140]

Beautiful place. Art and sculpture lovers can spend a whole day or many days to look at every detail. Cannot video inside, its magnificent inside, have to look up, down, all sides when inside.

[@RajaHindustani176]

During the vedic days the Indian population was by in largely peasants and farmers so when enemies came to scout bharat before invasions, what they normally did is sent spiritual saints and preachers of Islam and christianity origin to confuse those who had not read the vedas or did not study the sanatan dharma closely. They would not at first directly convert them to Islam or chrsitianity they would first weaken their knowledge of hinduism, then once they are confused it was easier to convert such individuals who are confused and not well read. The British and portuguese merely had to mistranslate the vedas to muddy the water but the same christians will not tell you that how much hatred is mentioned in bible verses. When you speak about the hatred in bible they will deny even these verses. So the these christians who mistranslated the vedas were intolerant people whose primary objective was to create a platform to disgust the hindus so that it is easy to convert them to christianity. The shudra is someone who is low wisdown, a brahmin is someone who has spent years to learn the vedas and achived high level of wistom, a shatriya is some who has trained for years to achieve certain level of martial expertise, mean while a vashya is someone who is trained thru experience in the art of business. This is similar to what the western education is doing these days they impart education to you and once you get bachelors or masters degree you can get better jobs elevating your status in society. Once I repeat there is no mention of caste in the vedas this is a foriegn word and there is no mention of the word hind this too is a foriegn word, there is no mention of jati in our sanatan scriptures like bhagwad gita and vedas, all these are foriegn words. What is mentioned in the vedas is Verna and this is primarily to do with occupation based on the training and wisdom. Many people will misguide you that caste is by birth and you cannot change this, once again this is lies and fake narrative of those who want to musguide your faith in sanatan dharma. There are only 4 verna's and they are bhahmin, kshartriya, shudra and vashiya. It is not correct that we are born as brahmin or kshatriya, we are all born as shudras then we elevate our status by education and training just like the western education does using college education or politechique practical training. Anyone born to shudra can become a brahmin by study of the vedas and gaining wisdom, just like anyone can get master and phd degree and become a CEO or become a subject matter expert in the western sense. So you see verna was never caste and everyone is born a shudra till he becomes an expert by skill or knowledge. There are several examples of this in history that a persons born to a shudra or lower caste has been called a brahmin or sadguru when he wrote Ramayan or expressed expertise on certain subjects. Brahmin or Sadguru is a teacher who helps your fine tune your skills in the field of warfare, spritualism, vedic knowledge, astromnomy and similar. So a brahimin is merely your learned guide not your master as depicted in the western/christian translations. Infact in our vedic ashrams or gurukuls there was no differences between child of poor or child of king, all of them were sent in the ashram of sages to live after the age of apx 12 years. Here the sons of kings even lived together as fellow students sharing the same rooms of ashram or gurukul as the poor. Just like in western style boarding schools and universities. Someone asked me then why son of poor aklavaya was not admitted given the same training as Arjuna. But then they forget in the same ashram there were other children who came from modest backgrounds, you may have heard that krishna and sudama students in the same gurukul where they studies together and became friends. So those who give examples of aklavya will not tell you that one teacher drona's action to seek thumb of aklavya is not example of the larger community of gurukul culture of the vedic times, this is just one incident where one teacher who knew that aklavya was superior then Arjun and since he has given this word to arjun that he will make him the world best archer done an immoral and selfish act, this also happens in mordern world where a teach may favor one student over the others, this does not mean you discredit the school or the education system based on one bad apple then this act of one sage becomes reason for defaming the gurukul culture during vedic era, such view point born due of malacious intent to defame the vedic practices and due to the hatred sanatan dharma else such act of individual does not become cause for attacking the entire vedic culture or practices. Only someone with vested interests would use this example to adocate that just because drona was cruel to aklavaya hence the hindu culture and vedic gurukul system was bad, do you measure bad experience of one christian convent teacher to defame the entire convents education system then why should you do this in the case of the gurukul education system.

[@muteunlimited5063]

the creator is one SANATAN-

[@dashratchaudhary1553]

🌺🌺🌺🙏🙏🙏

[@010101015467]

Great video! I recently went there and one of the worker inside the temple said "You're not allowed to take pictures inside the temple because it's sacred". How did you manage to take pictures inside the temple? Did you screatly took it?

[@vp922]

It was probably a stock photo from their website. You’re not allowed to film/ take pictures in there

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

Glad you enjoyed the video! I used a photo from internet.

[@Aditya0227]

Caste was imposed by Portugese and then british

[@oboo0niii36]

And also one big correction about caste system- the caste system is not Hinduism or sanatana dharma. It's like me calling terrorism as Islam and mass conversion anywhere as Christians. The care system was invented in 100 bc or around that time by ppl to maintain society as the only religion at that time was Hinduism and no Islam or Christianity as Hinduism is the ancient religion. And different ppl came from different families and the sons or daughters owned family business and had a way of life to fulfill the duties of that business/job, like brahmins were trained in mantras and upa ishads bcz they had to tc of temples and perform rituals with our eating, etc , or no consumption of meet to invoke a sacred vibration in temple for the sake of society or village or city the temple was in. Kshtriyas were trained to fight battles, so might be eating meat to be strong and were trained in all firms or martial art. Like wise business, sudrs, etc. now a brahmins can not go and fight in a battle like kshtriyas or a kshtriyas and sudra can not perform homam or rituals in temple. temple bcz they are not trained so and bcz of mear consumption. So the cast system was formed to maintain society and make sure it's ready in all ways and functional by ppl performing their duties based on where they came from. Now untouchables, were anyone who can not enter the main temple premises, it can be a sudra or kshtriyas, just bcz to touch the diety you are suppose to have taken shower a no of times not eaten, shoukd have invoked an energythrough meditation or practice for that day or might have not consumed meat on thar day. Since this was not possible, where ever not applied it was not allowed. Even not any outside who is not a priest can not enter the gharbha guide in major temples. Bcz of the vibration we carry with us or energies we carry unknowingly when we travel to visit the temple, not wearing clothes changed, etc., might nullify the good vibration of the diety. Western media and education and many Indians have a convoluted ideas of caste system. It was relevant at that time as ppl did not want to do jobs of other family nor were they trained or educated. As priest becoming sudra or kshtriyas becoming brahmins. Is it relevant now? In the society not much , but again if you take did debt aspects of Indian society and dwell then it is. I am a brahmins still I can not enter the gharbha gudi or inner gods chamber in major Indian temples why. Same explanation, I have not conducted so far or performed required rituals to maintain the sanctum or vibrations of mantras , like I migh have gone not weaeing washed clothes or with negativity or after a fight with a colleague or not taken shower after my menstrual cycle or using washroom, etc. Reason can be 'n'. And can any person go to war and fight, no they have to be trained even now, before they were families who trained now you have gvt. So few aspects of it are relevant and few aspects of it are not rn. That is what and how India also functions. And caste system, again when it comes to marriages, India is a family of 1.4 billion ppl, every one diverse in their own way when it comes to food, culture, etc. so when two ppl or families come together they want it to be long lasting in india unlike western countries where ppl are more concentrated on self and not too much involved with joint families. So common practical reasoning of use of caste system is marrying into same caste as way of life, language food culture would be same and there would not be a culture shock for the groom or bride and families of each and less trouble, no divorce, and for peaceful harmonious life. In a way it is correct and makes sense , they are so many ppl who get divorced bcz families can't get along or partners can't get along bcz one person eats non-veg and other person does not. But again, things are changing, ppl love and get married, inter-caste and inter-religion and have success and equally divorce rates. So it's up to individual and families, ultimates how they want to proceed. And does caste system apply even now here, yes of course,bcz our Indian names have our ancestors named attached or part of their names or families. No Indian would want to let go of their heritage or family name no matter where they came from. So I think westerners should stop looking at caste system in India through their delusional mindset and come to conclusions. At this stage in India, caste system as relevant as it is not. Just like you would not got to business person to perform a ritual in temple and you would not go to a priest to conduct trade in diamonds. And you would not go to a person who is not trained in veda's or upanushads to get you horoscope or birth chart done for marriage or for vedic astrology. So in my opinion, cast system needs to be removed and reservation needs to be removed in education as it was implemented to bring lower groups up. But now things should be given based on merit but not cast and few aspects of society needs to be left to the families to perform the jobs, like priest, etc., unless there is proven eligible person otherwise. Or capable enough. It often not common that if it's not in the family , you do not seen offsprings well versed with the family jobs or jobs based on casts. Like non brahmins performing yagnas in temples.. so in a way every indian is equally so connected and promoting the caste system even now to maintain the society with our actually understand it's origin and it's use or drawbacks. We Indians equally require it and at the same time not require it, now every aspect in India is so complicated and when mixed with politics it's even more complicated. So now you have every opinion under the sun about caste system in India even from foreigners and western media with our actually want to understand or knowing how it's integrated in our lives voluntarily

[@Elodie12313]

And the Largest Hindu Teample In Comabodia...not in India..😊😊

[@rsv6603]

Not exactly. Cambodia is not a functioning temple. The largest functioning Hindu temple in Bharat is located in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu.

[@cla782]

​@@rsv6603no 2 nd largest hindu temple or functioning temple in America 3rd from Tamil Nadu India 😊❤

[@axnrituraj]

Temple in Ankor wat should be revived 🙏🙏

[@msdolly6101981]

It doesn't function,

[@msdolly6101981]

​@@axnrituraj: Cambodia is communist Country

[@harryc.4137]

4:55 that idol is of pramukh swami Maharaj.

[@tivo3720]

❤🕉️ world's largest Hindu temple is in Nepal, then in Cambodia, then USA.

[@Tree39-re4tq]

1:40 behind you are the huge potatoes from plants vs zombies

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

😂😂😂

[@ankitcool3]

This is the first temple in the world I have seen people wearing their footwear and entering inside deity hall No temples in India including foreign funded ISKCON doesn’t allow this !! Strange 😢 more than an temple gallery rather

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

As soon as you walk inside there’s an area to take your shoes off before you walk into the actual temple. You cannot go past that point with shoes on. Hope this helps!

[@swarnjeetSingh]

Caste system is European system...Varna system is Indic, which says people are born with different capacities and they serve as per that...

[@GyanTvAmit]

ok

[@medicostaymotive7168]

Most of sculptures are from odisha..😊😊

[@exmuslimdebates_]

Hinduism ,their is no such term its called sanatana dharma its not based on belif sysytem its about seeking Sanatana=etarnal Dharma=duties Its not a religion any budy can follow sanatana dharma not neccesary to convert your self to hindu.thk u

[@blackman7186]

It seems the temple is quite a popular tourist attraction for the locals there.. just look at the crowd! This is a rare joy of modern world that such a magnificent indian architecture marvel of a temple can be built in completely other side of the world! Don't you feel amazing when you think about it? Imagine future civilizations seeing this temple in the US and trying to link it to india somehow and creating "conspiracy theories" haha.

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

Maybe they’ll think Aliens teleported it like some think Aliens built the pyramids! Lol

[@adhvaitchauhan8449]

​@@Adventuresareforthecowles We're a civilisation older than the egyptians. We're a civilisation, but the world likes to dumb us down to their level and call us a religion. Sikhism, Jainism, Buddhism and Hinduism are all branches of one philosophy, Sanatan Dharma. It's not a religion, it's a way of life. We don't Try and convert people or force it on others. It's a philosophy of debate. No set rules. Question god all you want.

[@kamleshgocher2885]

17:57 you were just completely wrong there but i understand majority of hindu don't know about that😊

[@statickk14]

Hindus are inclusive, we say all roads will lead to the same truth. Or truth is one, the wise sees it in various ways.

[@gtanuja5931]

U have mentioned the caste that is used in the kings era now that caste system is not followed now all are equal ,hinduism we follow sanatana dharma always be kind and be good do good always help each other , any person or animal or any creature comes to you for food or any help u have to help them that is sanatanadharma, guests are treated as gods , animals are to cared, eat only veg do yoga and meditation for good health, take responsibilities of family support brothers and sisters always all these qualities are in sanatana Dharma

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

Thank you for explaining that!

[@thalapathymass.Tathawaste9922]

Hindu❤

[@RajaHindustani176]

We are not sure when caste profiling started in India but I think it started by British around 17 century in their govt records. The word Caste comes from Spanish language, this word does not exist in the Bhagwad Gita or Vedas it was first used by Portuguese then adopted by British for vested interests. The only thing that is mentioned is Vedas is Verna which means "occupation" & Verna is allocated by ones knowledge & ones skill not based on birth. Many low caste people in vedic times wrote the Ramayana and elevated themselves as Brahmins, we are not taught in our schools these truths. we are not taught that our god Krishna was black, Sudama & Krishna went to the same school or gurukul so there was no discrimination due rich/poor or colour till British adopted caste registers to profile everyone. Like wise the word Hindu cannot be found in Vedas & Bhagwad gita either, this was a name given by our Invaders. Since we only read invader written history we have forgotten true history. Discrimination against the Dalit as the untouchable caste is still practised so rigidly - especially in the remote areas." The 1854 Civil Code, introduced by the Rana regime, explicitly declared the Dalits untouchable, the lowest status within the Hindu social hierarchical structure. These Maharajas were British loyalists and did as told by British. The fact that they had to declare dalits as untouchables in 1984 suggests this was not practiced until 18th century. So this is how untouchability was started in India. It was easy for British to bribe Muslim clerics and Hindu pandits to enforce their vested plans. The Sanatan followers adopted word Hindu together with superstitions and caste system from our invaders , which continues till today. We still read these things in our school curriculum from a British imperial prospective and continue to adapt these practices. There was no sati until muslim invasions, there was no gunghat till Muslim invasions, there was no child marriages, no night marriages till Muslim invasions. These were society changed or adopted due to persecution faced by the locals, not even sati is mentioned or approved in vedas. We still carry the baggage of invaders on our back and this will continue till we do not reflect this truth in our school books. Clearly since Congress and Muslim League was created by British and it's office bearers were British faithful, and since they inherited power from British they continued the fake history created by British. Did you know that there were Muslim clerics or maulvis as per Qur'an and Islamic scriptures, these posts were also created by the British. It is obvious all the mischievous endeavours were done by the British using religious clerics, maulvis and pandits. The word bhakt comes from bhakhtiyaar khilji Muslims bhakts were followers of bhakhtiyaar khilji

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

Thanks for taking the time to explain this! Much appreciated!

[@backpropagation8365]

Hopefully the security is tight and efficient. Guns and drugs must not get into the temple. Spirituality that helps people lead happy, clean, prosperous lives should be the focus. NJ has always been home for a large number of American Hindus and am glad that the temple is situated there.

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

Very good Security!

[@sunilduttsharma2694]

Sir for your kind information caste is a European word, casta from Portuguese language so also take time-out to explain the caste system in Christianity and how it affects the European life

[@itachiuchiha-bl5wv]

Hinduism is a philosophy rather than a religion...biggest examples of this is No true hindu will ask you to convert to Hinduism as the word "convert" is not in the hindu lexicon...also it has a place for atheism as well...because according to Hinduism the goal of your life is the journey to your ultimate truth as people call NIRVANA..and you do it through 2 things, dharma ( your beliefs) and karma ( your actions)...and you will go through multiple reincarnation if needed to reach that ultimate truth/ Nirvana and you will be free from the reincarnation cycles by rejoining the Bramhan( the fabric of universe from which every being is made)...

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

Thanks for explaining that!

[@shashankshukla8811]

Varna means colour Varna could also be termed something similar to mould Every human being is born either of these 4 characteristics or mixture of them… one needs to find his path do self less duty to achieve nirvana. Brahmin- the one who excels in knowledge and elementary studies philosophy Kshatriyas- someone who excels in defence and has tactical mindset of a general he could be used to protect society from unwanted threats Vaishyas- one who excels in money flow and monitoring resources. Shudras- from Doctors to engineers from IT professionals to NGO’s anyone with service motives could be termed as shudras they build the ethos and nature of society. No one is above or below Every one is governed by the same Atman (Soul). For instance Lord Ram incarnation of Vishnu the supreme being or brahma or god had a guru Vishwamitra a brahm rishi who was son of a fisherman.

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

Appreciate you taking the time to explain that! Thank you!

[@msdolly6101981]

Glad somebody finally explained it clearly. Most part of the western world don't understand this and have wrong interpretation.

[@msdolly6101981]

​@@Adventuresareforthecowles : acharya chanakya ( you can read about him) wasn't a brahmin by birth.

[@RajaHindustani176]

There is no mention of caste system anywhere in the vedas. The word caste comes from portuguese and spanish language, the word was first used in 1569. In 1628 many foriegn came to India with intention to colonize India, including British, Dutch, Portuguese, sedish, french, danish. The caste was used by the portuguese to divide Indians, the British also learned from the portuguese and used the caste (the same word from portuguese language as it is to divide Indians, if any one who has read vedas or manusmriti and can find me this word caste from vedas of hindu scriptures I challenge him or her to prove me wrong. Please do not let anyone tell you or convince you that caste is from hindu religion because it is not. I have no interest in the politics of west, congress, leftists and hindu haters, but I dont want you to become a victim of fake propaganda which was set into motion by those with ulterior motives. The British wanted to divide hindus and with intention to confuse and covert the hindus into christianity and so apx in the 17th century the British hired germans like max muller and thoman babson maculay to study sanskrit and hindu culture and make false translations of the vedas which are the basis of all the fake narratives of the Sanatan vedas which are still used by the christians/western institutions and certain hindu haters/ leftists/ communists in India and west as evidence. These fake narartives still used in the west to demonize hindus culture and religion. thoman babson maculay advised the uk parliament that if you want to rule India you must first destry its education system and its culture, and this is exactly what the British did by dividing Indians based on western narrative of caste system and by removing sanskrit from the education system. Did you know that India was the richest nation in the world until islamic invasions came to India then followed by British imperial rule. The british completely crippled India and its industries and the Gurukuls in a bid to destroy Bharat and make them dependent on the west. But I ask you those who call yourself a Hindu, do you even know that there is no such word such as hinduism in the bhagwad gita or vedas. Then why does the Hindu calls him self Hindu if there is no such word in our bhgawad gita or vedas this is due to systematic erosion of sanatan dharma by the islamic and christian invaders. The immpact of Muslim rule in India was so profound that only those hindus who paid Jizya tax (tax that is imposed by Muslim ruler to non Muslims till they agree to convert into Islam) as per Islam survived atrocities during Muslim rule. Rest all are killed or converted on swords. The fear among hindus was so much that during the 800 years of Islamic rule in India and the persecution of Hindus was similar to how ISIS treated yazidi girls in Iraq today in the 20th century, hence mothers stopped teaching their children sanatan dharma in fear that they will be kidnapped or targetted which then lead to dilussions and super stitions and misunderstanding about our sanatan dharma. Those who wanted to avoid the persecution had to convert to Islam or those who wanted better status or positions in the Islamic courtships had to convert to Islam. It was these Islamic invaders who came to Bharat who called us Hindus or kafirs, and this is why eventually we regonized ourselves by the name given to us by these very invaders. Hence the would hindu comes from persian and arabs not from our own culture. When the British came they finally hit the nail on the sanatan dharma. They sucked the entire wealth of Indians by high taxes which often led to starvation of farmers. They used the same practices as used by Islamic invaders but in more sophiticated ways. Until the British arrived in India there was no caste word used in Bharat. There is no such word as Caste (or Jati) in the bhagwad gita and vedas, infact it is unfortunate that 1000+ years foriegn rule in India has eroded the true vedic dharma. The level of corruption of our dharmic relgion is so much by the enemy that we dont even know the truth about our own origins and we dont even know that there is no such word such as hindu in our dharma. So why do we call ourselves as Hindu and what is the source of this word Hindu. And what is truth behind the word caste and caste system. Would you like to know the truth or you just like to continue believe in the lies taught to you till date. Unless we understand these basic truths there you will not understand the roots of this divide and rule conspiracy of our enemies who peddled lies for 300 years. It is true that those associated with the British education system did adopt the caste system but post the arrival of the British. The British on purpose removed sanskrit from the education system upon the advise of their advisers similar like Thomas babson Maculay and introduced Persian instead. And goverment jobs would only be given to those who knew English and persian, so this is how the British tried to kill sanskrit and after a while the majority population stopped going to gurukuls as this was not giving them jobs. So eventually slowly over a century nobody could read the vedas anymore then the british could tell you any lies you would believe them and not challenge their books as you could never verify their lies as you stopped learning sanskrit. In contrast they translated all our vedic books and the west used the knowledge from vedic books to inspire/ motivate western inventions and discoveries, just like it inspired the creator of atom bomb, Robert Oppenheimer. Similarly there are many other discoveries in the west stolen or inpired from the vedas.

[@tivo3720]

If you look closely Castism was and is everywhere in this world. People who follows and followed Hinduism also was part of same society. During colonial time... They tried to deframe the Hinduism to convert the people that's why they highlighted it most... You would get castim in other Indian religions too ..there is castism in Islam and Christianity too ... Same in Sikhism, where only jat Sikhs get the priority even today. And if u look at the texts it's the Buddhists and Buddhism who do discrimination. The Bodhisattvas don't take birth in low caste marginalized communities, they always come from higher class Brahmin or khatriya background. And discrimination against the women in Buddhism is a great point which need to be noted

[@Element67]

No way human can build this

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

It’s crazy right?? The detail is so beautiful. Watching them sculpt it in front of your very eyes was an awesome experience. They are truly masters of their craft!

[@imacarguy4065]

I have to clarify this because of the top comment. Yes, the caste system isn't suppose to exist and most definitely shouldn't be rigid but that doesn't mean that Indians follow that. It's going to get better but it is a harsh reality for many right now.

[@adhvaitchauhan8449]

Literally nobody cares about castes anymore. Only the absolute villagers believe in it simply because they're not educated enough. Give it 5-10 years and it will disappear as the poor sections of society get educated.

[@kirannnnnn]

Indian history is in US Department of defense website The recent excavation in India the civilizational site's date's back to 8000 year's

[@sanj1552]

muslims when see this temple, inner feeling(how to destroy the idols)

[@princeranjan_in]

At least you guys have all the intricate carvings intact. Hope it'll stay preserved like this for generations to see. Actually, majority of our temples in India are obviously magnificent work of art but heavily destroyed. statues defaced (by Izlamic invaders specifically). kinda looks like remains of extinct ancient civilization lol.

[@PreMal2023]

Hinduism does have a single source of God called Brahman (different from Brahma). The million other Gods and Goddesses you know are just different aspects of that Brahman. But we do have a singular God called Brahman which is a supreme singular cosmic spirit and immanent ultimate reality. You can't really put hinduism in a certain box to define it since it can be monotheistic when seen from Brahman viewpoint, polytheistic when seen from the view of million other Gods and Goddesses that are worshipped and their is also an aspect of atheism in Hinduism in some scriptures. Most westerners only see hinduism as polytheistic. But their are hundreds of different scriptures that explore different kinds of worshiping. It is pantheistic religion.

[@Adventuresareforthecowles]

Thanks! Appreciate the explanation.

[@mr.hatpro5150]

Brahman is a god? What are you saying brother?I am hindu and why I don't know that,Brahman is a one Verna out of 4

[@PreMal2023]

@@mr.hatpro5150 You are confusing it with brahmin. That is different. Though some people spell brahmin as brahman as well. The Brahman I am talking about is a concept from Taittiriya upanishad in which it says Brahman is that from which all beings arise, in which they exist and into which they ultimately dissolve. It is characterised as sat-chit-ananda meaning absolute existence, absolute knowledge and absolute bliss.