American Hindus Gather to Mourn Shootings at Swaminarayan Temple in India

September 30, 2002

Source: Star Tribune

On September 30, 2002 the Star Tribune reported that "the BAPS Akshardham Monument and Cultural Complex in western India, located near the city of Gandhinagar, was the site of Tuesday's attack. There are an estimated 100 followers of the Hindu sect in the Twin Cities. About 150 people gathered Sunday evening at the Geeta Ashram in Brooklyn Park to mourn for the victims and to call for peace in the troubled region.