🇮🇳 Houston · BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

Visited this beautiful Hindu temple with Mr. Luo today — sharing a quick guide and impressions! 🛕✨ 📍 Address: 1150 Brand Ln, Stafford, TX 77477, United States 📜 Background: The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is a traditional Hindu temple constructed in 2004 over 16 months. It’s said that all the marble was sourced from Italy, carved by artisans in India, and then shipped to the U.S. for assembly. Whether verified or not, the craftsmanship is truly breathtaking. Volunteers at the entrance are very welcoming and happy to answer any questions. Religious ceremonies are held daily — the main hall and shrines can only be visited after rituals conclude. 📌 Visitor Info: 1️⃣ Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Inner temple open: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM) 2️⃣ Dress Code & Rules: Remove shoes before entering (shoe storage available; socks allowed) No photography inside the temple — outdoor photos allowed only from the ground level Avoid shorts, short skirts, sleeveless, or revealing clothing. Shawls are provided if needed out of respect. 3️⃣ Facilities: The complex includes restrooms, a restaurant, and a gift shop — take your time soaking in the culture. ✨ My Experience: The temple isn’t very large — most visitors can explore it within an hour. What moved me the most: 1️⃣ Architectural Beauty 🏛️ The designs, carvings, and paintings reminded me of places like the Potala Palace, Dunhuang Mogao Caves, and Westminster Abbey. It’s humbling to witness such human creativity and devotion. 2️⃣ Spiritual Ambience 🙏 The temple presents detailed teachings about its faith, deities, and history. Walking through, I felt a deep sense of reverence — a reminder that beyond material life, there are realms of spirit still waiting to be understood. #DallasLife #Houston #BAPSMandir #TravelTexas #WeekendGetaway #TexasTravel