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Religion
CM Patel visits Akshardham Temple in Robbinsville, USA, praises Indian culture
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 10:36 PM
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Chief Minister Patel toured the Akshardham Temple in Robbinsville, New Jersey, USA, highlighting the global reach of Indian culture and the temple’s charitable initiatives.
Chief Minister Patel arrived at the Akshardham Temple complex in Robbinsville, New Jersey, as part of his overseas engagements. The visit was marked by a brief interaction with temple officials and a walk through the cultural exhibits that showcase India’s heritage.
During the tour, the CM praised the temple’s role in promoting Indian art, spirituality and community service beyond national borders. He highlighted how the centre’s educational programmes and charitable activities serve local residents and diaspora communities alike.
Patel’s remarks underscored the importance of cultural diplomacy, noting that such institutions help strengthen people‑to‑people ties between India and the United States. The visit concluded with a customary offering at the sanctum, reflecting the leader’s respect for the spiritual setting.
During the tour, the CM praised the temple’s role in promoting Indian art, spirituality and community service beyond national borders. He highlighted how the centre’s educational programmes and charitable activities serve local residents and diaspora communities alike.
Patel’s remarks underscored the importance of cultural diplomacy, noting that such institutions help strengthen people‑to‑people ties between India and the United States. The visit concluded with a customary offering at the sanctum, reflecting the leader’s respect for the spiritual setting.