TORONTO: BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir of Toronto is celebrating the centennial celebration of the founder of BAPS His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj. At a gala event at the International Convention Centre, in Toronto this week, several federal ministers, MPPs and others gathered to commemorate
Federal Housing and Diversity & Inclusion Ahmed Hussen visited the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir for community celebrations. He tweeted: “This evening, I joined the community in Toronto to commemorate the founder of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in, His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s centennial celebration. Let us reflect on his message of compassion, peace and respect for all.”
This evening, I joined the community in Toronto to commemorate the founder of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in, His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s centennial celebration.
Let us reflect on his message of compassion, peace and respect for all. pic.twitter.com/6AiAuBZYxL
— Ahmed Hussen (@HonAhmedHussen) November 27, 2022
Minister of National Defence Anita Anand said: ‘I joined our Hindu community at @baps_toronto to celebrate the centennial of His Holiness, Pramukh Swami Maharaj who spoke of three principles: humility, faith and love. Thank you for the warm welcome.”
This evening, I joined our Hindu community at @baps_toronto to celebrate the centennial of His Holiness, Pramukh Swami Maharaj who spoke of three principles: humility, faith and love. Thank you for the warm welcome.🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/1x8Fd7eNCm
— Anita Anand (@AnitaAnandMP) November 28, 2022
Conservative party Leader Pierre Poilievre said: “Pramukh Swami Maharaj was loved around the world for his compassion & care for humanity. Had the pleasure of joining @baps_toronto and the Hindu community to honour his memory.”
Pramukh Swami Maharaj was loved around the world for his compassion & care for humanity.
Had the pleasure of joining @baps_toronto and the Hindu community to honour his memory. pic.twitter.com/pHYFFHHzPc
— Pierre Poilievre (@PierrePoilievre) November 27, 2022
Mayor John Tory tweeted: “This evening, I joined members of the Hindu community at @baps_toronto to honour His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj. On his centennial celebrations, we paid tribute to his treasured legacy of respect and compassion which live on with a lasting impact in our city.”
MPP Deepak Anand said: “I was honoured to join 100th Birthday celebrations of Pramukh Swami ji Maharaj @baps_toronto. Congratulations to entire community for carrying his legacy by engaging youth, #workingTogether, supporting each other and spreading +ve vibes. Great way to celebrate #HinduHeritageMonth
MP Kirsty Duncan said: “A beautiful centennial celebration of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj who inspired volunteers around the world to help others and make a difference…. Thousands gathered to honour His Holiness, his selfless service, and enduring legacy.”