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Idols Theft From UK’s Swaminarayan Temple Shocks Hindus Worldwide

Shree Swaminarayan temple, a registered charity and built on a former church building, is claimed to be “one of the biggest Hindu temples in Europe”. (Photo: Images Of Idols Stolen From Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Willesden).

By: Radhakrishna N S

Hindus worldwide are highly concerned regarding reports of burglary at Shree Swaminarayan temple Willesden in Greater London, resulting in the theft of three sacred Hari Krishna idols last week, hours after Hindu new year celebrations. According to temple president Kurjibhai Kerai, these idols were with the temple since opening in 1975 and “hold a huge religious significance to all in our community”. Shree Swaminarayan temple, a registered charity and built on a former church building, is claimed to be “one of the biggest Hindu temples in Europe”. It continues to teach the core foundations of Hindu religion; compassion, thirst for…

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