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Inside Greater Manchester's new Hindu temple built after years of hard work from volunteers
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA stunning new temple with architectural features crafted in India is now standing proud in Tameside. The new BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir on Lees Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, is a real departure from the local Hindu community's tired old temple on Russell Street.
It is the result of almost seven years' hard work from hundreds of tireless volunteers, who wanted a new temple to be proud of, with plenty of space for community activities and events. READ MORE: 'Greater Manchester deserves better': Prime Minister speaks on the failings of GMP Having opened its doors - under a beautiful archway - for the first time last weekend, the Mandir is now welcoming worshippers from across Greater Manchester.
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