Raj Sadosh/Abohar
The sacred pran-pratishtha ceremony of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir and Cultural Complex in Northriding, Johannesburg, was performed by His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj in the presence of invited dignitaries, over 150 swamis, and thousands of devotees and well-wishers. Senior saint Pujya Tyagvallabh Swami and Anandswarup Swami incharge of Akshardham Gandhinagar joined in performing pran pratishtha and Mahayagya for world peace.
Deputy President of South Africa Paul Mashatile attended this historic occasion and met Mahant Swami Ji Maharaj. The deputy president praised the mandir’s contribution to multiculturalism and interfaith harmony in South Africa.
(SUBHEAD) As the largest mandir and cultural complex in the Southern Hemisphere, this spiritual landmark stands as a beacon of unity, heritage, and interfaith dialogue. The inauguration is part of the current 12-day Festival of Hope and Unity, a grand celebration of art, culture, and heritage that beautifully weaves together the deep-rooted connections between Indian and African traditions.
An impressive Nagar Yatra was organised on the occasion in which Brahmavihari Swami, incharge, Abu Dhabi Hindu Mandir along with other Swamis and hundreds of devotees participated.
Women devotees earlier organised a cultural programme enriched with Indian heritage to mark festival.
