DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA, April 11, 2001: After nine years of tireless work, the Gujarati community officially opened a new Hindu Temple and community center to serve the local population of Hindus and international visitors. Renowned swamis from India and local members of the Theosophical Society and the All-Africa Hindu Council were present at the event. The resultant Lotus Flower Shaped Temple has combined both Western Architecture and Eastern traditional designs found at ancient temples in India. Starting on Friday, April 13, the celebration of the opening of the temple lasted for four days and the festivities featured beautifully decorated floats, a brigade, drum majorettes, bedecked horses, as well as ethnic folk dancers and singers.
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