Community members, along with local, state, and federal leaders from Long Island, stand united, promoting messages of peace

The BAPS Mandir in Melville, New York

Appeal for Peace, Long Island, NY, USA

Today, on September 16, 2024, we are saddened that we must once again appeal for peace in the face of hate and intolerance.  Last night, the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Melville, New York, was desecrated with messages of hatred.  Unfortunately, this is not an isolated incident. Similar acts of desecration have occurred at various Hindu Mandirs across North America.

We strongly condemn these acts and pray for peace amongst all communities.  Peace, respect, and harmony for all regardless of background or faith are the bedrock of religious freedom in the United States.

We also offer our deepest prayers for those who perpetrated this crime to be released of their hatred and to see our common humanity.  

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