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Hindu Temple voted pick of the poll
Tue, 04 Dec 2007 18:08:00
The awe-inspiring Neasden Temple in Brent is the attraction which residents are most proud of in England according to the results of a nationwide poll.
Local authorities across England took part in the Pride of Place poll by inviting visitors to click and vote for one of ten locally-nominated top spots on their websites. Just under 37,000 people went online to vote for their favourite place in this first national council-led poll.
Nationally the Neasden Temple (BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir) in Brent received the most votes with 2,344 people going online to register their pride.
The temple is an amazing architectural gem constructed by skilled craftsmen from 2,000 tons of Italian marble and 3,000 tons of Bulgarian limestone.
Communities Minister, Parmjit Dhanda said:
"It was heartening to see citizens across England visit their local authority websites to vote for the attraction which makes them feel most proud of their own community.
The poll was an entertaining introduction to the world of essential local information and services which are available on council websites. I am delighted to hear the Neasden Temple won the poll, it is an inspiring building of which the whole country can be proud."
Cllr Paul Lorber, Leader of Brent Council, said: "The Swaminarayan Temple is an amazing Brent landmark which fully deserves the recognition of topping the Pride of Place poll.
"It has been described as the 'eighth wonder of the world' and attracts visitors from all over the world. It is made entirely out of marble and every piece was hand-carved.
It is a building that the whole borough can rightly be proud of. In addition to the magnificent building, visitors to the Temple will also receive a warm welcome from the hundreds of volunteers who give up their time to make the Temple a success."
The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Board of Trustees said:
"We are delighted that the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir has won the Pride of Place poll.
"When His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader who inspired the Mandir, consecrated it in August 1995, he envisaged it as not only a place of worship for Hindus, but as a place of learning, spirituality and peace for all people.
"This award is a tribute to all the residents of this wonderful borough."
The top ten attractions which received the most votes in the country are:-
1. Neasden Temple (Shri Swaminarayan Mandir), London Borough of Brent
2. Central Park, Peterborough City Council
3. Wayland Wood, Breckland District Council
4. Barley Mow, Warrington Borough Council
5. Nene Valley Railway, Peterborough City Council
6. Queens Square, Attleborough, Breckland District Council
7. Bourton-on-the-water, Gloucestershire County Council
8. Franklin's Gardens, Northampton Borough Council
9. Manchester United FC, Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council
10. Firepower Museum, London Borough of Greenwich
The Pride of Place poll is part of the Government's 'Connect to your Council' campaign, which aims to encourage citizens to access their local authority services online - anytime, anywhere.
Hindu Temple voted pick of the poll
Tue, 04 Dec 2007 18:08:00
The awe-inspiring Neasden Temple in Brent is the attraction which residents are most proud of in England according to the results of a nationwide poll.
Local authorities across England took part in the Pride of Place poll by inviting visitors to click and vote for one of ten locally-nominated top spots on their websites. Just under 37,000 people went online to vote for their favourite place in this first national council-led poll.
Nationally the Neasden Temple (BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir) in Brent received the most votes with 2,344 people going online to register their pride.
The temple is an amazing architectural gem constructed by skilled craftsmen from 2,000 tons of Italian marble and 3,000 tons of Bulgarian limestone.
Communities Minister, Parmjit Dhanda said:
"It was heartening to see citizens across England visit their local authority websites to vote for the attraction which makes them feel most proud of their own community.
The poll was an entertaining introduction to the world of essential local information and services which are available on council websites. I am delighted to hear the Neasden Temple won the poll, it is an inspiring building of which the whole country can be proud."
Cllr Paul Lorber, Leader of Brent Council, said: "The Swaminarayan Temple is an amazing Brent landmark which fully deserves the recognition of topping the Pride of Place poll.
"It has been described as the 'eighth wonder of the world' and attracts visitors from all over the world. It is made entirely out of marble and every piece was hand-carved.
It is a building that the whole borough can rightly be proud of. In addition to the magnificent building, visitors to the Temple will also receive a warm welcome from the hundreds of volunteers who give up their time to make the Temple a success."
The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Board of Trustees said:
"We are delighted that the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir has won the Pride of Place poll.
"When His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader who inspired the Mandir, consecrated it in August 1995, he envisaged it as not only a place of worship for Hindus, but as a place of learning, spirituality and peace for all people.
"This award is a tribute to all the residents of this wonderful borough."
The top ten attractions which received the most votes in the country are:-
1. Neasden Temple (Shri Swaminarayan Mandir), London Borough of Brent
2. Central Park, Peterborough City Council
3. Wayland Wood, Breckland District Council
4. Barley Mow, Warrington Borough Council
5. Nene Valley Railway, Peterborough City Council
6. Queens Square, Attleborough, Breckland District Council
7. Bourton-on-the-water, Gloucestershire County Council
8. Franklin's Gardens, Northampton Borough Council
9. Manchester United FC, Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council
10. Firepower Museum, London Borough of Greenwich
The Pride of Place poll is part of the Government's 'Connect to your Council' campaign, which aims to encourage citizens to access their local authority services online - anytime, anywhere.
Hindu Temple voted pick of the poll
