The building that once served as the Build Belleville office and Bistro 116, has become sacred ground.
Over the weekend, 116 Pinnacle Street in Belleville was consecrated as a Hindu temple.
On Sunday. many hundreds gathered for what is called a “Prasad Pravesh ceremony.”
The temple will serve for the Hindu denomination called Swaminarayan (BAPS).
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The “mandir” (place of worship) will serve as a centre for spiritual, cultural, and community activities for individuals of all ages.
Planned initiatives include children’s and youth programs, language classes, and traditional music education, all aimed at preserving Hindu traditions, heritage, and values.
The temple is open to all members of the community who are interested in learning more about Hindu culture and spirituality.
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About BAPS
BAPS is a spiritual, volunteer-driven fellowship dedicated to improving society through individual growth, by fostering values of faith, service, and global harmony.
BAPS runs on the dedication and commitment of tens of thousands of full-time and part-time volunteers from diverse professional and social backgrounds who contribute millions of volunteer hours annually.
In more than 100 centres in North America and over 5,000 centres worldwide, BAPS plays a pivotal role in preserving and nurturing Indian traditions and values of Hindu culture while addressing the spiritual, moral, and social challenges in the world.
Under the guidance of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, BAPS’s current spiritual leader, the organization works to promote spiritual equality, advocate for social reform, and empower marginalized voices regardless of their class, race, gender, or religion.
Further details on the BAPS denomination of the Hindu faither can be found by CLICKING HERE
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