The ongoing construction of the Ram Mandir complex in Ayodhya is expected to generate ₹400 crore in Goods and Services Tax (GST), according to Champat Rai, the general secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The complex will include 18 temples and is being built with public support, ensuring accessibility for up to 2 lakh devotees.
A float depicting a Hindu temple at the upcoming India Day Parade in New York City has ignited controversy, with some groups criticizing it as anti-Muslim and calling for its removal. The float, organized by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America, represents a temple dedicated to Lord Ram, built on a contested site in Ayodhya, India. Critics argue that the float glorifies the destruction of a mosque that stood on the site, while organizers maintain it is a celebration of Hindu faith and identity.
The BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Edmonton, Canada, was vandalized with ‘anti-India’ graffiti, prompting calls for action from Indian officials and Hindu organizations. The incident, which included threats against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian MP Chandra Arya, is the latest in a series of attacks on Hindu temples in Canada. MP Arya, who represents the riding of Nepean, has called on Canadian law enforcement to take the issue seriously and prevent further violence against Hindu-Canadians. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation, with the Indian Consulate in Vancouver, the Vishva Hindu Parishad, and the Hindu American Association all demanding swift action from the Canadian authorities.
