Ahmedabad: A controversy erupted on Tuesday after authorities of a Surat-based Swaminarayan temple dressed up the idol of Lord Swaminarayan in the RSS uniform.
The issue came to light after a picture, in which Lord Swaminarayan can be seen donning the Sangh outfit–white shirt tucked into a baggy khaki shorts with black cap and black shoes on–went viral on various social media platforms.
The idol is also seen holding the national flag in one hand.
According to Swami Vishwaprakashji of the temple, which is situated in Laskana area of Surat, the dress was gifted by a local devotee a few days back.
