Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Attends Temple Ritual In Blue Kurta-Pajama, Impresses One And All
The ceremony was to commemorate the 10-year-anniversary of BAPS Mandir in Toronto.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended the 10th anniversary of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Toronto and hailed the temple as an architectural masterpiece and a place for communal harmony.
The BAPS Mandir is more than an architectural masterpiece ¨C It¡¯s truly a place for community. Happy 10th anniversary! #bapstoronto10 pic.twitter.com/kh5S1T3oIE
¡ª Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) July 23, 2017
He wore a blue kurta-pajama, with a flower garland around his neck, and completely immersed himself in the rituals and celebrations.
Mahant Swami Maharaj received a key to the city of Toronto from Mayor John Tory during the event on Saturday evening.
The BAPS Mandir is more than an architectural masterpiece ¨C It¡¯s truly a place for community. Happy 10th anniversary! #bapstoronto10 pic.twitter.com/kh5S1T3oIE
¡ª Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) July 23, 2017
"I am honoured to recognise his Holiness' global and Toronto-based humanitarian, charitable, and community-building efforts through BAPS Charities Canada. His Holiness' great contributions have enriched Toronto," Tory said in a statement.
Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) is a socio-spiritual Hindu organisation with its roots in the Vedas.
The BAPS Mandir is more than an architectural masterpiece ¨C It¡¯s truly a place for community. Happy 10th anniversary! #bapstoronto10 pic.twitter.com/kh5S1T3oIE
¡ª Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) July 23, 2017
According to its website, its universal work through a worldwide network of over 3,850 centers has received many national and international awards and affiliation with the United Nations.
