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Akshardham Powai Swaminarayan Mandir also know as International Spiritual Research Cente at Powai  is a beautiful expanse of land that was first sanctified by Yogi Bapa by the performance of a yagna. In 1978, Chandrabhan Sharmaji and family donated it to Kakaji for satsanga developmental activities.

By the efforts of the Tardev aspirant brothers, on February 3, 2003 (Kakaji’s Sakshatkardin), the International Spiritual Research Center was inaugurated. It serves as a memorial place for Guru Kakaji and a “research center” for mankind to develop the universal science of spirituality. The Swaminarayan Akshar-Purushottam mandira houses the moortis of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, Anaadi Mool Akshar Moorti Gunatitanand Swami, Anaadi Maha Mukta Gopalanand Swami, and the gunaateeta lineage.

Kantikaka’s memorial shrine was established in 1986. Today, it remains on the back side of the temple, symbolizing the unique friendship between Kakaji and Kantikaka. Kantikaka, Shantibhai Seth, Nagardasbhai Kothari, Sampatdada Wagh, and others had toiled greatly for a center that echoes Kakaji’s divine life. Also in the back side is the Saadhaka-santa residence, innagurated on February 13, 2005 (Vasant Panchami).

ISRC ACTIVITIES

Mandira Darshana
7.00 am to 12.15 pm and 4.00 pm to 9.15 pm

Aaratee
Daily 7.00 am and 7.00 pm

Mahaapoojaa Daily 9.30 am to 10.30 am

Yoga Classes – two sessions
Monday to Friday 6.00 am to 7.00 am / 7.30 am to 8.30 am

Dhoona
Saturday and Sunday 8.00 am to 9.00 am

Satsanga Sabhaa
Sunday 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm

Children’s Sabhaa – ages 5 to 12
Saturday 5.00 pm to 6.00 pm

Women’s Sabhaa
Tuesday 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm

Bhajana Sandhyaa
Every 7th of the month – 7.00 pm to 9.15 pm

Website: http://www.kakaji.org/isrc.html

Address

Akshardham Powai Swaminarayan Mandir
Near Hiranandani Hospital, Swaminarayan Chowk
Powai, Mumbai 400076
(022) 2578-2151
isrc@kakaji.org

SUVARNA TEMPLE is also known as Nine mother children temple is indeed a unique temple in its own. Located amidst the beauty of powai this temple has lot of serenity and calm. The ‘Nine Mother Children’ temple is one of the oldest holy places in Powai. This temple was evolved in 1957, but the prathista and other ritual ceremony were performed on 1963. Here you can find all the almighties from all the communities-Hindus, Muslim, Chirsten. So the restriction is not imparted on any caste to enter inside the premises. Here all the caste and religion are treated one and the same.

‘Nine Mother’ here indicates the nine goddess – Shree Laxmi Devi, Shree Nag Devi, Shree Saraswathi Devi, Shree Nav Durga Devi, Shree Rakteshwari Devi and the Mother Mary. Other powers are also placed they are Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha, Shree Khandoba, Shree Balaji, Shree Sai Baba, Shree Shani Dev, Shree Hanuman and the Nav Grah. The temple creates the atmosphere of harmony and beauty to the approach of life and its varities. Spritual and cultural activities were organized to revive the ancient tradition to build a bridge amongst different customs and sectors.

Shipa Shetty with Shree Shree Shree Suvarna Baba

Shree Shree Shree Suvarna Baba  setup Suvarna Temple complex in 1957. The temple located very near beautiful scenic spot of Powai Lake, opposite to Indian Institute of Technology Mumbai.

The temple holds mystical charm in attracting devotees not only from Mumbai but also from various other countries. This magnetic aura is because of Baba’s uninterrupted care that includes construction and maintenance over 365 days a year since its inception.

The temple celebrates the following festivals annually.

• Nagapanchami.
• Navaratri
• Ganeshotsav
• Makar Sankraman
• Mahashivratri
• Hanuman Jayanthi
• Shree Krishna Janmasthami
• Shani Jayanthi

Address:

Shreee Mahashesha Rundamalini Temple,
Panchkutir, Powai, Mumai – 4000076.
Phone: +91-022- 2570 0628 / 2570 9250.

Source: http://www.suvarnanagatemple.com

It has been conclusively established that the village Powai has been in existence for more than a thousand years. Its ancient name was Poumvi and the shores of the lake turn along the old horse route joining this area with Sahyadri range (western ghats). The word "Powai" is Portuguese maltransformation of the original name.

Initially, soon after the renaissance period in the history of Mumbai, a group of several islands was colonized by Portuguese. In 1642, the handover of the state to the British was carried over in the vicinity of Powai.

In order to reach Powai from the east direction one has to climb over a hill and cross the holy trinity church, the first land mark. Hence, the oldest church of Mumbai is in Powai. It is also said that once upon a time prior to the existence of the church, this was the most sacred place not only for Christians but also for all other communities. There used to be a huge bell in the church. Its sound would cover a circular area of radius of 50 kms. In addition, this location served as a strategic point where from reconnaissance of an invader alighting from a ship landing at the creek could be easily made at the earliest.

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