The Hindu Temple BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Lilburn is surrounded by lawns, fountains, water features, seating, shade and is a space for socializing as well a contemplation. Construction and architecture of the intricate buildings are exclusively stone and based on specific measurements from ancient text, no nails, rebarb, etc. The hand carved limestone, marble and sandstone pieces were carved in India and assembled, similar to a puzzle, in Lilburn 10 years ago. Local and international Hindus have volunteered more than a million hours of service, making the 17 months of construction a record for the structures.