For centuries, followers of the Hindu Faith have raised mandirs for the moral and spiritual uplift of its people. These sacred places have long drawn devotees from far and wide to learn and worship.

Now, for the first time in modern history, a traditional Hindu Mandir and Haveli have been built outside India, here at Neasden in North London.

For nearly 3 years, hundreds of Swaminarayan devotees, from all over the world, worked together in a spiritual labour of love to construst this magnificent and enormous Hindu Mandir.

During the summer of 1995, the Mandir was consecrated by His Divine Holiness Shri Pramukh Swami Maharaj and it has already become a magnet for tourists from all over the world.

This video presentation tells the story of this splendid creation from its inspiration to its consecration. It brings together unique and exclusive film of the artistic beauties of the Mandir and the stories of some of those volunteer devotees who buit it.