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    Doors Open Toronto Event at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
May 24-25, 2008,
Toronto

   
   

Detail Report | Photo Gallery | Opinions

“I really like this place”
Darrian, age 5 – Markham
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“I think this place is one of the coolest places ever”
Michael Ricciard, age 12 – Bolton
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“Thank you for this beautiful gift to Canada”
Vrenaia Ivonoffski – Toronto
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“Absolutely amazing in both beauty & peace.  All guides made us feel very welcome & were very informative.  I would love to come back again.  Thank you for opening your doors to us”
Mary Ellen Davey, 62 – Mississauga
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“Very impressive and beautiful.  The dedication of the young I saw today is very amazing.  All in all, no words are enough to express the impression I got.”
K. Njoo – Toronto
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You feel definitely the spiritualism in waking thru the building.  Learning about India and its history was wonderful.  Thank You!”
Juliana Dankowich, Toronto
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“Your emphasis on peace within and peace with others needs to be spread around!”
Henry Regehr, 76, Toronto
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“An amazing and excellent experience… I could not believe that I was still in Canada.  It completely transported me to another world.”
Geraldine Fabian, Toronto
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“The Mandir is beautiful,  When we were coming I told my daughter that on my first visit I knew that I was in a holy place (what we call holy ground)”
Pat Persaud, 59, Brampton
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“Awsome!! There are no words to describe the beauty and the feeling of serenity!”
J. Eisler, West Hill
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“Unbelievable, worth every minute in here.”
Tersa Mongiat, 60, Toronto
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“Thank you so much for the opportunity to visit.  It was a wonderful experience, and I look forward to bringing my visitors from England to see the temple”
Jane Hawkins, 65, Toronto
“Very informative. Did not realize the vast influence of Hinduism on all aspects of life.  Felt very welcome!!”
Julie Smith and Family, 48, Toronto
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“It’s hard to beilve that all this made by human hands.  Thank you so much, you brought this beauty for us.”
Margarita, 40, Toronto
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“Definitely a worthwhile experience, it helped me learn about how my life relates to the Hindu culture”
Kristy Smith, 15, Brampton
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“Its so beautiful rich, fantastic.  You can be proud of your culture. We, Canadian are proud of you too!  Thank you”
Barbo Aldona, Toronto
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“Congratulation on an amazing achievement.  This Complex is a testimony to the Power of Positive Thought.  Thanks for allowing us to visit.”
Michael Ruskin, 66, Toronto
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“The tour was expecitional.  Integrating young and old is wonderful.  I will come again. I feel blessed and refreshed.”
Debbie Vadnais, 48, Stoney Creek, On
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“This has been an amazing experience.  Beautiful Mandir, well structured, well presented, function well organized.  Very friendly and welcoming.”
Julia Fung, 54, Toronto
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“Beautiful Mandir.  I hope to come again and achieve inner peace once again.”
Hangyel Yang, 14, Toronto
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“I am full of respect for your community which produces such beauty.  I feel awed by the excellence of the craftsman who gave their gift to us in such a generous manner with appreciation.”
Monianne, Etobicoke
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“Beautiful! Thank You for the opportunity to visit.  Very well organized. We now plan to visit India soon.”
Mr. & Mrs N. Savien, 73, Toronto
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“Absolutely beautiful – will bring my brother and sister in law, who are architect and Interior designer, there’s an amazing awe and respect for the work that went into each detail.”
Carol Rowe
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“Fantastic architecture.  Breathtaking.  Appreciated learning about the Hindu religion and meeting the members of the Mandir.  Amazing. Great accomplishment. Lovely people.  Congratulations.”
Lawrence Sue Stasick.
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“Very Impressive.  It is wonderful thing to be invited to this Mandir. Thank you.
Georgia Kinsella, Student.
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“Loved the tour. Amazing carvings, its like being back in India, whare I was born.”
Freda Souce-Gross
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“Seeing this building is seeing the work of thousands willing to share with others their values, which happens to be universal values for happy life; it crosses boundaries and religions; it includes also non-believers.”
Dr Jose Ferreiro, Toronto
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“Fantastic! Beyond my imagining, peaceful.”
Joy Burr, Retired
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“A beautiful environment and tribute to the Indian community in Ontario. Thank you”
Patricia Bush, Teacher
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“Absolutely beautiful.  It is wonderful to see the manifestation of so many peoples work in thi beautiful structure.  You can feel their spirit and blessings in every room.  Thank you for having me here.”
Julia  Ford
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“Thank you for opening your doors and sharing with us this wonderful space.  It sis beautiful, calming and inspiring.  And you’ve done a wonderful job with the guides, video, museum etc.  I will tell my friends and I hope to visit again.
Susan Shipton
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“A beautiful temple. A structure for the Hindu community and all the GTA to be proud of.
Steven Skolnik, Lawyer
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“Really enjoyed tour, all staff and volunteers are excellent humanitarians”
Ron Phipps, Writer
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“Excellent organization during a very complex and busy event!  Congratulations to your community for so kindly welcoming in the larger Toronto community to share with you in beauty and faith.”
Catherine Molnar, Museum orator
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“We congratulate you!”
M.Z, Etibicoke.
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