Total Land Area: 8.6 acres, one of the largest in the world and the largest in the Southern Hemisphere
Cost of Land: $710,000 (sold at cost by a member of the community)
Total cost of construction: $8 million
Community contribution: $ 3million
Money raised in record time for immediate need: $70,000 in two hours
Other sources: ASB Trust, Perry Foundation, the Southern Trust, bank loan
Foundation stone: August 8, 2002 by former Prime Minister Helen Clark
Opening ceremony: March 13, 2005 by Ms Clark
Main structure: Three levels: First level- main hall 1200 Sq m (excluding kitchen area) 2000 capacity; Second Level- prayer hall 1440 Sq m, more than 2000 capacity; third level – museum
Highlights: 90’ flagpole operated by hydraulic; Khalsa, main gates, kitchen items imported from India; special lift for disabled
Facilities: 24-hour library with books donated from India and New Zealand
24-hour kitchen with free food for all, play centre for children;
Sports: Kabbadi, football
Location: 70, Takanini School Road, Takanini 2112
