Canberra: The BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Mill Park area Melbourne The temple, located in the suburb of Mill Park, was allegedly vandalized by anti-India elements with anti-India slogans written on its walls. Australia Notified today.
An eyewitness told local media that he saw the collapsed walls of the temple when he visited the site on Thursday.
“When I reached the temple this morning, all the walls were painted with graffiti of Khalistani hatred towards Hindus.” Australia Today quoted him as saying.
“I am angered, horrified and dismayed by the open display of religious hatred towards a peaceful Hindu community by Khalistan supporters,” he said.
The Australia Today, releasing a statement to BAPS Swaminarayan Temple said they were “deeply saddened and shocked by these acts of barbarism and hatred.” It said they were committed to “peaceful coexistence and dialogue for all religions”. The BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir further said that they have informed the authorities about the incident, reports Australia Today.
Meanwhile, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, in a video message, extended “warm greetings” to Pramukh Swami Maharaj ji and the BAPS organization on their 100th birth anniversary. The video message from Albania has been shared by Australia’s High Commissioner to India, Barry O’Farrell.
“His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, on behalf of all Australians, I send my warmest wishes to you and the BAPS organization on the 100th anniversary of the birth of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj,” said Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
He further added, “I pay tribute to his legacy, his message of serving them…something we can all strive for and as he said, in the happiness of others, lies our earning. This The legacy lives on here in Australia.”
Anthony Albanese said Australia was proud of the BAPS community which has built temples across the country in “the richest Australian society”. He added, “I am looking forward to the completion of the large new BAPS temple in Sydney.”
Furthermore, he said that India and Australia share a bond of friendship and called the Australian Indian community a “significant contributor” to relations between the two countries.
Sharing the video, Barry O’Farrell wrote in a tweet, “His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj Ji’s legacy of service has touched and touched millions of lives. A message from my Prime Minister @AlboMP to deliver my It was an honor to mark the birth centenary celebrations of Pramukh Swami Maharaj @ BAPS. PM’s video message (1/2).
Barry O’Farrell added, “I was also fortunate enough to visit Pramukh Swami Nagar – an #IncredibleIndia experience.”
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An eyewitness told local media that he saw the collapsed walls of the temple when he visited the site on Thursday.
“When I reached the temple this morning, all the walls were painted with graffiti of Khalistani hatred towards Hindus.” Australia Today quoted him as saying.
“I am angered, horrified and dismayed by the open display of religious hatred towards a peaceful Hindu community by Khalistan supporters,” he said.
The Australia Today, releasing a statement to BAPS Swaminarayan Temple said they were “deeply saddened and shocked by these acts of barbarism and hatred.” It said they were committed to “peaceful coexistence and dialogue for all religions”. The BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir further said that they have informed the authorities about the incident, reports Australia Today.
Meanwhile, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, in a video message, extended “warm greetings” to Pramukh Swami Maharaj ji and the BAPS organization on their 100th birth anniversary. The video message from Albania has been shared by Australia’s High Commissioner to India, Barry O’Farrell.
“His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, on behalf of all Australians, I send my warmest wishes to you and the BAPS organization on the 100th anniversary of the birth of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj,” said Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
He further added, “I pay tribute to his legacy, his message of serving them…something we can all strive for and as he said, in the happiness of others, lies our earning. This The legacy lives on here in Australia.”
Anthony Albanese said Australia was proud of the BAPS community which has built temples across the country in “the richest Australian society”. He added, “I am looking forward to the completion of the large new BAPS temple in Sydney.”
Furthermore, he said that India and Australia share a bond of friendship and called the Australian Indian community a “significant contributor” to relations between the two countries.
Sharing the video, Barry O’Farrell wrote in a tweet, “His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj Ji’s legacy of service has touched and touched millions of lives. A message from my Prime Minister @AlboMP to deliver my It was an honor to mark the birth centenary celebrations of Pramukh Swami Maharaj @ BAPS. PM’s video message (1/2).
Barry O’Farrell added, “I was also fortunate enough to visit Pramukh Swami Nagar – an #IncredibleIndia experience.”
watch Watch: Pro-Khalistan supporters vandalize Hindu temple in Melbourne, Australia