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Prayer for Peace and Solidarity, Indianapolis, IN, USA

12 Aug 2025

Prayer for Peace

A volunteer of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Greenwood, IN, leads the prayer assembly.

Greenwood Mayor Mark Myers speaks at the prayer assembly, affirming the city’s support for the mandir and its commitment to reject hate in the community.

Greenwood Police Chief James Ison addresses the prayer assembly, affirming that an attack on one is an attack on the entire community—and that the department is taking it seriously and stands with the community.

Members of the Greenwood Police Department join community members in solidarity during the prayer assembly.

Yaniv Shmukler, Director of Community Engagement at the Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council, shares his solidarity during the prayer assembly.

Rev. Erin Hougland, Executive Director of the Center for Interfaith Cooperation, addresses attendees at the prayer assembly, emphasizing that love and compassion shine brighter than hate.

Attendees from diverse faiths and backgrounds gather in solidarity during the prayer assembly.

Rabbi Hal Schevitz of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck speaks at the prayer assembly.

Amarsinghji, Former Minister of Religion and Sikh Priest, addresses the prayer assembly.