BAPS Hindu temple in California vandalised with hate message graffiti; 2nd incident in US within 10 days
6 months ago

BAPS Hindu temple in California vandalised with hate message graffiti; 2nd incident in US within 10 days

New Indian Express  

"Our condemnation of hate remains resolute; our sadness has only deepened; and our prayers for all, including those with hate in their heart, have grown stronger," the organisation said in a statement. "BAPS is working with law enforcement authorities on this hate crime," the statement said. This was the second incident of desecration at a BAPS temple in less than a month in the US amidst the growing trend of temple vandalism as part of a systematic hate crime against the Hindu community in the country. "All of us must stand against intolerance and ensure that everyone in our community, regardless of faith, feels safe and respected," Bera said in a post on X. The Department of Justice must investigate these hate crimes, and those responsible should be held fully accountable under the law," Congressman Ro Khanna said on X. Indian-American entrepreneur Ajay Jain Bhutoria, urging the FBI to investigate and hold accountable those spreading hate and fear, said: "No place for hate in our communities or country."

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Southern California Hindu temple desecrated with anti-India and anti-Hindu graffiti calls for peace
1 week, 4 days ago

Southern California Hindu temple desecrated with anti-India and anti-Hindu graffiti calls for peace

Associated Press  

CHINO HILLS, Calif. — The recent desecration of an iconic Hindu temple in Southern California with anti-Hindu and anti-Indian government graffiti has heightened concerns among South Asian groups following a slew of such incidents over the past year. Devotees who arrived early morning on March 8 at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Chino Hills were shocked to find the …

India condemns "despicable" act of vandalism at BAPS Hindu temple in California
2 weeks, 5 days ago

India condemns "despicable" act of vandalism at BAPS Hindu temple in California

Op India  

India on Sunday condemned the vandalism at a Hindu temple in California in the United States. A BAPS Hindu Temple located in Chino Hills, California was vandalised with desecratory messages, days ahead of a so-called ‘Khalistani referendum’ in Los Angeles. The official X page of BAPS for the United States, shared the details of the incident that took place at …

Hindu temple ‘vandalised’ in U.S.
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Hindu temple ‘vandalised’ in U.S.

The Hindu  

The BAPS Hindu temple in California was desecrated by some unknown person in another such incident in the U.S., the organisation has said. "In the face of another Mandir desecration, this time in Chino Hills, CA, the Hindu community stands steadfast against hate. Together with the community in Chino Hills and Southern California, we will never let hate take root," …

‘Take stringent action against those responsible’: MEA on California’s BAPS Hindu Temple vandalism
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

‘Take stringent action against those responsible’: MEA on California’s BAPS Hindu Temple vandalism

Live Mint  

India on Sunday strongly condemned the vandalism at a Hindu temple in Chino Hills, California, and called for "strict action" against those responsible. We call upon the local law enforcement authorities to take stringent action against those responsible for these acts, and also ensure adequate security to places of worship,” said MEA in an official release. "We have seen reports …

Hindu Temple Vandalised With Anti-India Slogans In California
Top News
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Hindu Temple Vandalised With Anti-India Slogans In California

ABP News  

The BAPS Hindu Temple in the US was vandalised with discriminatory messages written on its wall in California on Saturday. "In the face of another Mandir desecration, this time in Chino Hills, CA, the Hindu community stand steadfast against hate. In the face of another Mandir desecration, this time in Chino Hills, CA, the Hindu community stand steadfast against hate. …

California’s BAPS Hindu Temple defaced with hate messages days before Khalistan referendum in LA
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

California’s BAPS Hindu Temple defaced with hate messages days before Khalistan referendum in LA

Live Mint  

A BAPS Hindu Temple in Chino Hills, California, was defaced with hateful messages just days before the so-called 'Khalistani referendum' in Los Angeles. BAPS Public Affairs shared details of the vandalism, reaffirming the community's resolve to "never let hate take root" and ensuring that peace and compassion would prevail. In a post on X, BAPS Public Affairs wrote, "In the …

Southern California Hindu temple vandalized with anti-India messages
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Southern California Hindu temple vandalized with anti-India messages

LA Times  

Savitri Zala is seen in front of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Chino Hills in 2018. The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Temple in Chino Hills opens its doors to visitors daily at 9 a.m., according to the temple’s website. “In the face of another Mandir desecration, this time in Chino Hills, CA, the Hindu community stands steadfast against hate,” BAPS …

Despicable act: India condemns vandalism at Hindu temple in California
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Despicable act: India condemns vandalism at Hindu temple in California

India Today  

The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in California's Chino Hill was defaced with anti-India graffiti, less than five months after a similar incident was reported at another Hindu temple in the US state. Meanwhile, the Hindu American Foundation shared images of the defacement on X and called on FBI chief Kash Patel, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and the Chino …

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir vandalised in Sacramento area of California with anti-Hindu messages on September 25, 2024
6 months ago

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir vandalised in Sacramento area of California with anti-Hindu messages on September 25, 2024

The Hindu  

The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in the Sacramento area of California was desecrated with anti-Hindu messages on the night of September 25, less than 10 days after a similar act of vandalism took place at the BAPS Mandir in New York. Less than 10 days after the desecration of the @BAPS Mandir in New York, our Mandir in the Sacramento, …

U.S. lawmakers express outrage over vandalism of temple in New York
6 months, 1 week ago

U.S. lawmakers express outrage over vandalism of temple in New York

The Hindu  

More than two dozen top American lawmakers have expressed outrage over the recent vandalism of a Hindu temple in New York, which came days ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman said the vandalism of the temple is not only a "vile act of hate" against the Hindu community but also an "unjust attack …

US Lawmaker Slams Desecration Of Hindu Temple In New York, Says 'Bigotry And Hate...'
6 months, 1 week ago

US Lawmaker Slams Desecration Of Hindu Temple In New York, Says 'Bigotry And Hate...'

ABP News  

US lawmaker Tom Souzzi on Thursday condemned the desecration of BAPS Hindu Temple in Melville, New York saying people need to treat each other with more respect. Condemning the incident, US Congressman Tom Suozzi said ".We really need to recognise that with all of our fellow human beings, that we are all special made in God's image, we need to …

Indian Consulate condemns vandalism of temple in New York
6 months, 1 week ago

Indian Consulate condemns vandalism of temple in New York

The Hindu  

The Consulate General of India in New York has strongly condemned the vandalism of a temple in New York, saying it has raised the matter with the US law enforcement authorities for prompt action against perpetrators of the “heinous act”. “The vandalism of the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Melville, New York, is unacceptable,” the Indian Consulate said in a post …

Chandra Arya, Indian-origin Canadian MP, receives threat from Khalistani extremists after temple vandalism incident
8 months ago

Chandra Arya, Indian-origin Canadian MP, receives threat from Khalistani extremists after temple vandalism incident

The Hindu  

A prominent Canadian MP of Indian origin on July 24 said the country was being "polluted" by Khalistani extremists who were "abusing" the freedoms guaranteed under the Charter of Rights, days after a Hindu temple was vandalised in Edmonton. Chandra Arya, a Member of Parliament from Nepean in the House of Commons, said in a post on his X account …

Canada: Hindu temple BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir attacked in Edmonton, Khalistani role suspected
8 months ago

Canada: Hindu temple BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir attacked in Edmonton, Khalistani role suspected

Op India  

On Monday, extremists defaced the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha Swaminarayan Mandir in Edmonton city in Alberta province of Canada. In a tweet, MP Chandra Arya pointed out, “The Hindu temple BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Edmonton is vandalized again. During the last few years, Hindu temples in Greater Toronto Area, British Columbia and other places in Canada are being …

BAPS Hindu temple vandalised in Canada
8 months ago

BAPS Hindu temple vandalised in Canada

The Hindu  

A Swaminarayan Mandir temple managed by the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Sanstha in the Canadian city of Edmonton has been vandalised with alleged hateful and anti-India graffiti, amidst rising Hinduphobia in the country. My thoughts are with… pic.twitter.com/tIrjD48Ql6 — Terry Duguid July 22, 2024 A statement from the Canadian Hindu Chamber of Commerce, dedicated to promoting the interests of the Hindu …

Canada: Hindu temple in Edmonton vandalised, defaced with 'anti-India' graffiti; religious bodies 'outraged'
8 months ago

Canada: Hindu temple in Edmonton vandalised, defaced with 'anti-India' graffiti; religious bodies 'outraged'

India TV News  

Edmonton: In yet another attack, the BAPS Hindu Temple in Edmonton was vandalised and defaced with hateful and 'anti-India' graffiti threatening Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indian-origin Canadian MP Chandra Arya. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad in Canada also strongly denounced Hinduphobic graffiti and vandalism at the BAPS Temple. Canadian authorities @RCMPAlberta @csiscanada must immediately investigate this vandalism of another Hindu …

Symbol of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, About the Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi That PM Modi Will Unveil
1 year, 1 month ago

Symbol of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, About the Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi That PM Modi Will Unveil

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi during his official visit to UAE from February 13-15. The History Devotees took then president of Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, a Hindu sect within Swaminarayan Sampradaya, His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj to a desert area in Sharjah, UAE, on April 5, 1997. In 2015, …

BAPS Mandir: Abu Dhabi's first Hindu temple to be inaugurated by PM Modi on Feb 14
1 year, 1 month ago

BAPS Mandir: Abu Dhabi's first Hindu temple to be inaugurated by PM Modi on Feb 14

India Today  

The sprawling BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Abu Dhabi, the city's first Hindu temple, is set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 14, during his visit to the UAE. Built with 1.80 lakh cubic feet of pink Rajasthan sandstone, 50,000 cubic feet of pristine white Italian marble and 18 lakh bricks, the temple stands tall at 108 …

Hindu temple defaced again in US' California with anti-India, pro-Khalistan graffiti
1 year, 2 months ago

Hindu temple defaced again in US' California with anti-India, pro-Khalistan graffiti

Firstpost  

A Hindu temple in California was defaced merely two weeks after Swaminarayan Mandir in the region was vandalised with anti-India graffiti Another Hindu temple was defaced and attacked with anti-India and pro-Khalistani graffiti in the US state of California. According to HAF, the Vijay’s Sherawali Temple in Hayward, CA sustained a copycat defacement merely two weeks after the Swaminarayan temple …

U.S. lawmakers strongly condemn vandalism of Hindu temple in California
1 year, 3 months ago

U.S. lawmakers strongly condemn vandalism of Hindu temple in California

The Hindu  

Several U.S. lawmakers, including three prominent Indian-American Congressmen, have strongly condemned the vandalism of a Hindu temple in California and asserted that those responsible for the act must be held accountable. The Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Hindu Temple in Newark, California was vandalised with anti-India graffiti and the police are investigating the matter as a possible hate crime. We welcome efforts …

'Extremists should not be given...': India's response to vandalism of Hindu temple in California
1 year, 3 months ago

'Extremists should not be given...': India's response to vandalism of Hindu temple in California

India TV News  

After the vandalism and defacement of a Hindu temple with anti-India and pro-Khalistani graffiti sparked outrage, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Saturday took note of the incident and remarked that such extremists should not be given space in any country. Reacting to the incident, the External Affairs Minister said that the Indian Consulate in San Francisco has already …

Hindu temple vandalised with anti-India, pro-Khalistan graffiti in California
1 year, 3 months ago

Hindu temple vandalised with anti-India, pro-Khalistan graffiti in California

India TV News  

California: A Hindu temple has been vandalised with anti-India and pro-Khalistan graffiti on its exterior walls in Newark, California, United States. One of the devotees, who lives near to the temple, noticed anti-Hindu, anti-India graffiti in black ink on exterior wall of the temple and informed the local authorities. The department said “we stand united with our community and are …

Akshay Kumar hails largest Hindu temple in New Jersey, shares STUNNING photos | See here
1 year, 5 months ago

Akshay Kumar hails largest Hindu temple in New Jersey, shares STUNNING photos | See here

India TV News  

Actor Akshay Kumar on Monday hailed the newly inaugurated Akshardham in New Jersey, the United States. For those uninitiated, the temple is known as BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham and is the largest Hindu temple outside India, according to PTI. The grand inauguration ceremony was guided by BAPS spiritual leader Mahant Swami Maharaj and took place on October 8. The temple is …

Modi, Sunak extend greetings for Akshardham Temple inauguration in New Jersey
1 year, 5 months ago

Modi, Sunak extend greetings for Akshardham Temple inauguration in New Jersey

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Rishi Sunak have extended greetings ahead of the inauguration of an Akshardham Temple in Robbinsville city of New Jersey, said to be the largest Hindu temple outside India in the modern era. Akshardham Temple built in New Jersey, US “It is an occasion of profound spiritual significance for the vast legion of …

Hindu Sanatan Dharma Day celebrated at BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Jersey
1 year, 5 months ago

Hindu Sanatan Dharma Day celebrated at BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Jersey

India TV News  

Mahant Swami Maharaj, with immense jubilation and excitement, commenced the first in a series of inauguration ceremonies on September 30 for the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville, New Jersey. Image Source : INDIA TV Shri Nilkanth Varni Murti Pratishtha and Hindu Sanatan Dharma Day Celebrated at BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham Moments like these serve as a testament to the enduring power …

New Jersey’s Akshardham: World’s largest Hindu temple beyond India’s borders
1 year, 6 months ago

New Jersey’s Akshardham: World’s largest Hindu temple beyond India’s borders

Live Mint  

In Robbinsville, New Jersey, there stands, the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, which holds the distinction of being the largest Hindu temple in the United States. The BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville, spanning 185 acres, and expertise of more than 12,500 volunteers hailing from various parts of North America. The BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi, India, currently holds the Guinness World …

US: World's second-largest Hindu temple BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham to be inaugurated in New Jersey
1 year, 6 months ago

US: World's second-largest Hindu temple BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham to be inaugurated in New Jersey

India TV News  

The US state of New Jersey is set to inaugurate the world's second-largest Hindu temple outside India on October 8. The BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple is the world's second-largest Hindu temple after Cambodia's 12th-century Angkor Wat Temple, which is now a UNESCO heritage site. The BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham is also the largest Hindu temple outside India in the modern era. …

Australia: 6th Hindu temple attacked, this time they write ‘Declare Modi Terrorist (BBC)’ on walls of BAPS Swaminarayan Temple, hang Khalistani flag on gate
1 year, 10 months ago

Australia: 6th Hindu temple attacked, this time they write ‘Declare Modi Terrorist (BBC)’ on walls of BAPS Swaminarayan Temple, hang Khalistani flag on gate

Op India  

On Friday, the Khalistani supporters attacked another Hindu temple in Western Sydney’s Rosehill suburb of Australia. The supporters vandalized the BAPS Swaminarayan temple and wrote “Declare Modi Terrorist ” on the walls of the temple. This comes almost two months after the Khalistani vandalized the historic Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple in Carrum Downs and wrote anti-Hindu and anti-India slogans on …

Fifth Hindu temple vandalised in Australia by Khalistani supporters, anti-India slogans sprayed with graffiti
1 year, 10 months ago

Fifth Hindu temple vandalised in Australia by Khalistani supporters, anti-India slogans sprayed with graffiti

Firstpost  

Another Hindu temple, BAPS Swaminarayan temple, has been vandalised by Khalistani supporters in Australia in the early hours of Friday. The management of the BAPS Swaminarayan temple in Western Sydney’s Rosehill suburb, where the act of vandalism took place, reported the incident to the police. Hindu temples vandalised in Australia In 12 January, BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in the Mill park …

Another Hindu temple vandalised in Canada’s Ontario province
1 year, 11 months ago

Another Hindu temple vandalised in Canada’s Ontario province

Hindustan Times  

Yet another Hindu temple has been desecrated in Canada after being spraypainted with anti-India graffiti late on Tuesday night. A spokesperson for the BAPS organization told the Hindustan Times they were “very shocked by the anti-Indian graffiti on our mandir walls.” In an email to members of the Hindu Federation in Canada, a representative of the BAPS organization said the …

Australia: Khalistan supporters vandalise, deface walls of Hindu temple in Brisbane
2 years ago

Australia: Khalistan supporters vandalise, deface walls of Hindu temple in Brisbane

India TV News  

In a growing list of hate crimes against Hindus, a temple in Australia's Brisbane was targeted by Pro-Khalistani supporters on Saturday. Earlier in January, Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple in Australia's Carrum Downs was vandalised with anti-Hindu graffiti. The act came to notice on January 16 after temple devotees came for 'darshan' amid the three-day long "Thai Pongal" festival which was …

Australia: Walls of ISKCON temple in Melbourne defaced with Khalistani slogans, third such incident in 2 weeks
2 years, 2 months ago

Australia: Walls of ISKCON temple in Melbourne defaced with Khalistani slogans, third such incident in 2 weeks

Op India  

On Monday morning, the Hare Krishna temple located at Albert Park in Melbourne city of Australia was attacked and desecrated by unidentified miscreants. Graffitti sprayed on Iskon’s Albert Prk temple glorifying Bhindranwale,Khalistan;death to ‘Hindustan’ in build up to referendum pic.twitter.com/ba4jZo8fpx — Australian Hindu Media January 22, 2023 In visuals shared on social media, it could be seen that the temple …

Australia: Khalistani supporters vandalise Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple
2 years, 2 months ago

Australia: Khalistani supporters vandalise Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple

Op India  

On Tuesday, Khalistani supporters vandalized another Hindu temple in Australia’s Melbourne. According to the reports, the attack is said to have happened on January 16 days after Khalistan supporters allegedly attacked and vandalized BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Melbourne’s northern suburb of Mill Park. President of the Hindu Council of Australia’s Victoria chapter Makrand Bhagwat condemned the incident and said, “I …

Melbourne's Swaminarayan Mandir Defaced; India Seeks Action; Vandalism Distressing, Says Oz MP
2 years, 2 months ago

Melbourne's Swaminarayan Mandir Defaced; India Seeks Action; Vandalism Distressing, Says Oz MP

News 18  

A BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Melbourne’s northern suburb of Mill Park in Australia was defaced on January 12, with graffitis against India and PM Modi, according to the temple authorities. News18 January 13, 2023 Evan Mulholland, Liberal MP for the Northern Metropolitan Region, tweeted,?Thinking of the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir community after the Mill Park temple was vandalised today. This vandalism …

Swaminarayan temple in Melbourne defaced by 'anti-social elements' with anti-India graffiti: BAPS
2 years, 2 months ago

Swaminarayan temple in Melbourne defaced by 'anti-social elements' with anti-India graffiti: BAPS

ABP News  

Melbourne, Jan 12 : A prominent Hindu temple has been defaced by "anti-social elements" here with anti-India graffiti at the gates in an apparent hate crime, according to reports. Evan Mulholland, Liberal MP for the Northern Metropolitan Region, tweeted," Thinking of the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir community after the Mill Park temple was vandalised today. "We are deeply saddened by the …

BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Melbourne vandalised by Khalistanis
2 years, 2 months ago

BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Melbourne vandalised by Khalistanis

Op India  

On January 12, the Hindu community living in Melbourne woke up to a shock as the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, located in the northern suburb of Mill Park, Melbourne, was vandalised by Khalistani attackers. In a statement to Australia Today, Patel said, “I am angry, scared and dismayed by the blatant display of religious hatred towards the peaceful Hindu community by …

India urges action after Hindu temple vandalised in Canada with ‘anti-India’ graffiti
2 years, 6 months ago

India urges action after Hindu temple vandalised in Canada with ‘anti-India’ graffiti

The Independent  

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Canada: Khalistani terrorists vandalise BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Toronto, write anti-India slogans
2 years, 6 months ago

Canada: Khalistani terrorists vandalise BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Toronto, write anti-India slogans

Op India  

On Wednesday, in an unprovoked attack, some Khalistani terrorists defaced BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Toronto with anti-India slogans. Can his deputy @TimUppal condemn this act unequivocally & assure that he’d not overlook Khalistan extremism when in power?pic.twitter.com/g5lyOILl4Y — Puneet Sahani September 14, 2022 Indian High Commission in Ottawa, on Thursday, condemned the acts of vandalism at the BAPs Swaminarayan Temple …

Canada: Swaminarayan temple defaced with anti-India slogans, India raises issue
2 years, 6 months ago

Canada: Swaminarayan temple defaced with anti-India slogans, India raises issue

Firstpost  

Toronto: A prominent Hindu temple has been defaced by “Canadian Khalistani extremists” here with anti-India graffiti in an apparent hate crime, prompting the Indian mission here to condemn the incident and urge authorities to take swift action against the perpetrators. The Indian High Commission on Wednesday tweeted," We strongly condemn defacing of BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir Toronto with anti-India graffiti. Chandra …

Canada: Swaminarayan Temple Defaced With Anti-India Graffiti, India Demands Probe
2 years, 6 months ago

Canada: Swaminarayan Temple Defaced With Anti-India Graffiti, India Demands Probe

ABP News  

New Delhi: India, on Thursday strongly condemned the alleged anti-India slogans at the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Toronto and demanded an investigation into the incident. Can his deputy @TimUppal condemn this act unequivocally & assure that he’d not overlook Khalistan extremism when in power?pic.twitter.com/g5lyOILl4Y — Puneet Sahani September 14, 2022 Brampton mayor Patrick Brown also shared disappointment over the vandalism. …

Anti-India graffiti on Swaminarayan temple in Toronto; India raises issue with Canada
2 years, 6 months ago

Anti-India graffiti on Swaminarayan temple in Toronto; India raises issue with Canada

The Hindu  

A prominent Hindu temple has been defaced by "Canadian Khalistani extremists" here with anti-India graffiti in an apparent hate crime, prompting the Indian mission here to condemn the incident and urge authorities to take swift action against the perpetrators. The Indian High Commission on Wednesday tweeted,” We strongly condemn defacing of BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir Toronto with anti-India graffiti. Have requested …

Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in New Jersey denies allegations of human trafficking, use of forced labour on construction site
3 years, 4 months ago

Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in New Jersey denies allegations of human trafficking, use of forced labour on construction site

Op India  

Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan has responded to the lawsuit filed in the United States of America alleging forced labour for construction of temple as well as human trafficking. BAPS reiterated that major religious facilities maintain adequate security to ensure safety of worshippers, visitors and volunteers and no fences or security guards prevent anyone including the artisans from leaving. Lawsuit against …

Ravidas Temple Protest: Azad & Others Get 14-Day Judicial Custody
5 years, 7 months ago

Ravidas Temple Protest: Azad & Others Get 14-Day Judicial Custody

The Quint  

The Bahujan Samaj Party, on Thursday, distanced itself from the violent Dalit protest in New Delhi's Tughlakabad area over the demolition of a Ravidas temple, stressing that all its struggles do not breach the law in any manner. Taking to Twitter, BSP President Mayawati said, "The incidents of vandalism that have taken place in Delhi, especially in Tughlakabad, are unfair …

Hindu temple vandalised in U.S.
6 years, 1 month ago

Hindu temple vandalised in U.S.

The Hindu  

In a hate crime, a Hindu temple has been vandalised in the U.S. state of Kentucky by miscreants who sprayed black paint on the deity and left a knife stabbed into a chair in the main hall. The cowards who did this have only given our community more fuel and determination to embrace compassion, understanding, and each other,” Mr. Fischer …

Hindu temple vandalised in US with hate messages on walls
6 years, 1 month ago

Hindu temple vandalised in US with hate messages on walls

India Today  

In a hate crime, a Hindu temple has been vandalised in the US state of Kentucky by miscreants who sprayed black paint on the deity and wrote repugnant messages on the walls. Describing the desecration as "heartbreaking", Louisville Metro Police Department Chief Steve Conrad told reporters that the police will provide additional security to the temple. Conrad said "too many …

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