Hindu prayer offered at White House National Day of Prayer event
A Hindu prayer for peace and unity was offered at the White House on 9 May during the National Day of Prayer, marking a notable moment of religious diversity as the United States approaches its 250th year of independence. The prayer was delivered by a volunteer from the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), a prominent Hindu organisation with a significant presence across North America.
The Prayer and Its Message
The BAPS volunteer opened the invocation by inviting attendees to reflect in silence:
