What is the significance of PM Modi's first temple inauguration?

S Venkateshwari
What is the significance of PM Modi's first temple inauguration?


Prime minister narendra modi is scheduled to inaugurate a second temple a few weeks after the consecration ceremony of the ayodhya temple. On february 14, he is scheduled to travel to Abu Dhabi for the BAPS Hindu Mandir's inaugural event. The Opposition has already criticized this action. Senior Congressman and thiruvananthapuram MP shashi tharoor stated on X that he "expects elections to be called soon after" the BAPS function.

It's a very clear message.The Pulwama terrorist attack in 2019 provided Mr. Modi with the opportunity to transform the general election into a national security election, since that narrative collapsed following the disastrous demonetisation. It is evident that the bjp will now stick to its main platform in 2024 and present narendra modi to the country as a Hindu Hriday Samrat.

What is the name of the BAPS?

The acronym BAPS represents the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha. According to the organization's website, it "is a socio-spiritual Hindu faith with its roots in the vedas" and was founded in 1907 by Shastriji Maharaj (1865–1951) after being pioneered by Bhagwan Swaminarayan (1781–1830) in the late 18th century. The BAPS website states that it operates 1,100 mandirs, or temples, and over 3,850 centers worldwide, including locations in New jersey and Los Angeles. The BAPS is also in charge of the Akshardham temples in gujarat and Delhi.

Starting "the day with puja and meditation" is one of the customs observed by those who adhere to this tradition. Its five lifetime vows include the following: "no meat, no alcohol, no addictions, no adultery, no impurity of body and mind."


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