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Indian-Origin Canadian MP Targeted by Khalistani Extremists Following Temple Vandalism
The BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Edmonton, Alberta, was defaced early Monday with graffiti that reportedly showed hateful and anti-India messages. This act occurred amid increasing incidents of Hinduphobia in Canada.
MP Urges Action After Yet Another Hindu Temple Vandalised in Canada
Deeply troubled by the act of defacement of BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, MP Chandra Arya took to social media to express shock. He highlighted a disturbing trend whereby Hindu temples in different parts of Canada, in particular in the Greater Toronto Area and British Columbia, are being targeted with hateful graffiti.
Demolition of Ancient Hindu Temple in Khyber District Sparks Controversy
The temple, affectionately known as the 'Khyber Temple', held a special place in the hearts of locals but had been gradually fading away, brick by brick, over the years. Its demise reached a critical point when construction work commenced on the site around 10 to 15 days ago.
Abu Dhabi's First Stone Hindu Temple Attracts Over 350,000 Devotees in Inaugural Month
Throughout March, the temple saw a steady stream of devotees, with around 50,000 attending each weekend. Notably, the temple remains closed for private prayers on Mondays, allowing access for 27 days out of the 31 in March. A spokesperson highlighted the nightly Ganga aarti ceremony, performed on the Swaminarayan ghat from Tuesday to Sunday, using holy water from the Ganga and Yamuna rivers brought from India.
Largest Hindu temple outside Asia to open for public in New Jersey on Oct 18
It is claimed that the temple is larger than the Bridgewater Lord Venkateshwara temple in New Jersey and the Pittsburgh temple of the same name.
Ahead of Khalistan referendum, another Hindu temple defaced in Canada
The outer walls of Shree Mata Bhameshwari Durga Society Mandir in Surrey were spray painted on Thursday with slogans reading, “Punjab is not India” and “Modi is a terrorist”.
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