BAPS Swaminarayan Temple located in New York’s Melville has been vandalised. The shocking incident has deeply saddened devotees and the temple authorities. The Consulate General of India in New York has condemned the vandalisation and called the act “unacceptable”.
BAPS Swaminarayan Temple In New York Vandalised
Taking to the X (formerly Twitter) platform, BAPS Public Affairs (@BAPS_PubAffairs) expressed their thoughts on the incident. BAPS Public Affairs is known for representing one of the United States’ leading Hindu organisations. On Monday, local, state, and federal leaders gathered at the site of the desecration to offer prayers and promote peace, respect, and unity. Sharing pictures of the leaders at the meeting, BAPS Public Affairs wrote, “Guided by our faith, we stand united against hate with compassion and solidarity.”
Several videos and pictures making rounds on social media platforms display anti-Hindu graffiti and expletives spray-painted near the temple premises. The Indian Consulate in New York shared in an official statement that they contacted the local community. Also, they brought up the matter with US law enforcement authorities.
The terrifying incident came as an utter shock to devotees and the Hindu community. The BAPS Swaminarayan Temple authorities continue with usual prayers between people condemning the act and raising their voices against it.
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About The Temple In Melville
Neha Bisht (@neha_bisht12) took to the X platform to share an image of the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in New York.
The beautiful BAPS Swaminarayan Temple dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan opened its doors to devotees in the year 2016. It was inaugurated on October 9, 2016. Many volunteers of different age groups dedicated their services to the temple’s construction. In addition, their contribution of thousands of hours of volunteer work played a significant role in the construction process of the 49,000 sq. ft. temple in New York.
From performing a havan yogna to a grand consecration ceremony, all traditions and rituals were followed during the inauguration ceremony of the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Melville. Devotees from all around visited the mandir on this sacred occasion.
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Devotees often visit the mandir to offer prayers to Lord Swaminarayan and seek blessings.
Cover Image Courtesy: X/ BAPS Public Affairs (@BAPS_PubAffairs)