There are many swaminarayan mandirs
Well, small mandirs are always open. Bigger mandirs are open at special times. It matters what temple you are talking about.
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You can find them in most countries.
Temples / mandirs
mandirs known as temples
Hindu temples are called 'Mandirs.'
Mandir is a temple, place of worship for Hindus - the followers of Hinduism. Hence, Hindus go to Mandirs. However, those who believe in Hinduism, no matter what religion they belong to also visit Mandirs.
A Mandir (temple) is a religious hall where Hindus assemble to pray to their God. It is not much different from a Church or any other holy shrine. Most Mandirs contains statues representing their respective Gods. Some Mandirs/Temples have seating accommodations like benches and chairs while others have mats for seating on the floor. Old temples have statues / carvings on the wall inside and outside as well. A Gopuram or Gopura, is a monumental tower, usually ornate, at the entrance of the Mandirs/Temples, especially in Southern India.
Mangirs are definitely used for weddings but not funerals.
Mandir is a Hindi word for a Temple where Hindus go for worship
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