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New BAPS Swaminarayan Temple Proposed Near Krisala Land of Dreams
A new Swaminarayan temple is being planned near Krisala Land of Dreams in Pune.
The temple would cover about 1.5 acres.
It would be close to homes in a growing residential area.
People living nearby could visit for prayers and festivals.
The temple could also hold cultural and community activities.
Construction has not started yet.
The temple trust will decide when construction begins.
The project is expected to add a place for faith and community gatherings in the area.
Krisala Developers has proposed a Swaminarayan temple across approximately 1.5 acres near its Land of Dreams township in Pune.
The project is located in the Vadgaon-Lonavala Growth Corridor, an expanding residential and infrastructure belt.
The temple is described as potentially Pune’s first Swaminarayan temple located so close to a large residential development.
Construction timelines have not yet been announced and remain subject to confirmation by the temple trust.
Once completed, the temple is expected to host religious observances, cultural programmes and community events.
- Who
- Krisala Developers and the temple trust are associated with the proposed project.
- What
- A Swaminarayan temple is proposed across approximately 1.5 acres near Krisala Land of Dreams.
- Where
- Near Krisala Land of Dreams in the Vadgaon-Lonavala Growth Corridor, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
- When
- The proposal was announced on August 27; construction timelines have not yet been confirmed.
- Why
- The temple is intended to provide a nearby place for prayers, festivals, cultural programmes and community activities.
Key facts
- Project
- Proposed BAPS Swaminarayan Temple
- Location
- Near Krisala Land of Dreams, Vadgaon-Lonavala Growth Corridor, Pune
- Planned area
- Approximately 1.5 acres
- Development stage
- Planning and development
- Construction timeline
- To be confirmed by the temple trust
- Expected activities
- Religious observances, cultural programmes and community events
- Developer
- Krisala Developers
Quotes
Aakash Agarwal
Managing Director of Krisala Developers
“For families living at Land of Dreams, having a Swaminarayan Temple within the township adds something that cannot be created through residential amenities alone.”
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