PM Modi, UK PM Sunak extend greetings ahead of inauguration of largest Hindu temple outside India in New Jersey

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Also read: New Jersey's Akshardham Temple: Ten facts about world's largest Hindu temple beyond India's borders It will also help in establishing a connection between the members of the Indian diaspora, particularly the youth, to connect with and take pride in Maa Bharati, he said. “We were amazed and awed by the beauty of this temple and its universal message of peace, harmony, and becoming a better human being," the British prime minister said in his message ahead of the temple’s inauguration on October 8.

“This is not only a place of worship, but a landmark that also portrays India’s values, culture, and contributions to the world," he said. Prime Minister Modi further said that India and the United States share an abiding relationship and both nations have nurtured and broadened these ties into a robust, multifaceted relationship, fostering extensive interactions among their people.

Also read: New Jersey Akshardham, second largest existing Hindu temple on the globe, to be inaugurated on October 8 Observing that India's enduring and illustrious spiritual heritage holds timeless and universal relevance, he said, that spirituality constitutes an integral element of our sociocultural heritage and principles. “Our philosophy and traditions emphasise that the ultimate goal of an individual's life revolves around 'Seva' or selfless service," he wrote.

Noting that temples have been the hub of service and socio-cultural activities for centuries, he said they are not only centers of devotion but also serve as platforms for giving expression to art, architectural excellence, literature, and knowledge. Such profound cultural principles have been guiding humanity for generations.