TRINIDAD, June 20, 2023 (Trinidad Express): Devotees and well-wishers at Jai Kali Mandir, fondly known as Carli Bay Temple, Couva, celebrated the instal­la­tion of three new murtis, Lord Ganesha, Maa Bhadra Kaali and Maha Kaal Bhairava, on Sunday. The sacred event, which took place on Father’s Day, represented a milestone after the ordeal of the desecration of the Maha Kaali Murti on September 29, 2022. The incident took place when Hindus worldwide were celebrating Navratri and Durga festivals. During the same week, the Lakrani Ganesh Man­dir in Penal was also dese­crated. Several devotees shed tears at the desecration since they had contributed to building the temples.

Among those present on Sunday were Carli Bay Temple pujari and host Neil Pollard, who said: “Every creed and race is welcome. We are happy. We are accepting fruit offer­ings alone.” Also sharing in the auspi­cious event were Pundit Deodath Vyas (conducted puja), Pundit Videsh (oversaw installation of three murtis) and Vishesh Vyas (son of Pundit Vyas, who sang religious songs). The murtis were delivered to the temple after a procession from Waterloo, during which devotees came out of their homes to pay respect. “People from all over the country come here and worship. When people visit the Temple in the Sea at Waterloo, they come to Carli Bay Temple. We welcome everyone. Our doors are open to everyone. Even when the temple was vandalized, we never stopped prayers. No matter what creed or race, all are welcome. People are welcome to do offerings. Strictly fruit offerings,” said Pollard.

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