BAPS’ expanding global outreach: With Hindu temples in US, UK & Australia, devotees & followers on the rise
The growing inclination of people towards Hindu faith, as practiced by BAPS is evident from their expression on social media. An account of social media handles of the BAPS temples shows that likes and followers list is constantly ticking and adding new members.
New Delhi: While the Indian diaspora makes defining & valuable contribution to the countries they reside in, their Indian-ness & technical prowess has made the world realize the potential & worth of India as a nation.
Besides Indian CEOs in Silicon Valley, Hindu spiritualism is going places now. And, taking forward the message are BAPS Hindu Temples which are opening in series of developed nations including United States, United Kingdom, Australia & more.
The upcoming BAPS Hindu temples in US & Abu Dhabi in particular, are grabbing the attention of the global community, owing to its grandiose & mammoth appeal. Today, the number of devotees & followers turning into ‘swamis’ is on a surge and many people are adopting the BAPS model of spiritualism.
The growing inclination of people towards Hindu faith, as practiced by BAPS is evident from their expression on social media. An account of social media handles of the BAPS temples shows that likes and followers list is constantly ticking and adding new members.
BAPS’ main X (formerly called Twitter) handle, formed in 2008, boasts of a whopping 47.5 followers while Delhi’s Akshardham Mandir’s X handle has over 6,000 followers.
BAPS Hindu temple in London sees visitors from locals & abroad while the upcoming Hindu temple is Abu Dhabhi is already gaining global spotlight. It is set for inauguration next year. The upcoming BAPS Temple in New Jersey has also evinced huge interest from NRI Indians as well as local US citizens.
Last weekend, visitors from across the UK came to #NeasdenTemple as part of #OpenHouseFestival. We asked a few to share their thoughts ⬇️
The Temple is open to visitors all year round!
For more information on visiting times, click the link in bio. pic.twitter.com/RT4mejKICD
— Neasden Temple (@NeasdenTemple) September 22, 2023
About BAPS Temples
BAPS is a social-spiritual Hindu faith, with its roots in the Vedas. It was revealed by Bhagwan Swaminarayan in the late 18th century and establishedby Shastriji Maharaj in 1907.
For the unversed, the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha reaches out to people across the globe, via its mandirs and centers. Today, there are about 1100 mandirs and 3850 spiritual centres across the globe, operating under the BAPS Global Network. They serve as common places of worship for people of all ages and background & beliefs.
As per BAPS estimates, there are a million of Swaminaryan followers, who begin their day with puja & medication and strike to live life with honest & upright means while serving others.