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The parade, organized by the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA), also featured more than 40 floats. (screenshot)
New York's India Day Parade features the grand Ram Mandir float and lively celebrations with patriotic music, cultural performances and more than 40 floats
On August 18, thousands of people participated in the India Day Parade in New York City to celebrate India's independence through a vibrant display of culture and heritage.
The floats in the procession depict the Rama temple in Ayodhya held in January this year. According to news agency reports, the buoy is 18 feet long, 9 feet wide and 8 feet high. It is mainly manufactured in India and arrived in India by air. Year the report said.
It is decorated with flowers, showcasing the architectural beauty of the temple. The float drew attention as it traveled down Madison Avenue to the accompaniment of patriotic and religious songs, with participants waving Indian flags, dancing and playing traditional dhol drums.
The parade, organized by the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA), also included over 40 floats, over 50 marching groups and 30 marching bands, as well as Bollywood guests Sonakshi Sinha and Pankaj Tripathi. The event has a festive atmosphere, with a stage for cultural performances and numerous food vendors.
However, the inclusion of the Ram Mandir float sparked controversy. Groups representing Indian-American Muslims withdrew their floats from the parade, citing concerns that the Ram Mandir float would incite anti-Muslim sentiment. In response to the backlash, the FIA defended the float as a celebration of an important Hindu landmark and stressed that the parade represented India's diverse cultures.
Swami Avdheshan and Giri Maharaj, who were present at the event, took pride in the cultural display. “I came to New York on the invitation of the Indian-American community to participate in the India Day Parade. People participate in the India Day Parade with enthusiasm. Here you can see the sacred culture of India, our Kalajaya culture, Mrityunjaya culture and Sana All the scenes here are very exciting,” he told. Year.
During the march, a group of the Indian-American community expressed concern over the human rights situation faced by Bangladeshi Hindus. “We are here to draw attention to the genocide of Hindus in Bangladesh. We are very worried that what happened in 1971 may be repeated.
