“Fiji PM Rabuka Inaugurates Rebuilt Hindu Temple, Tavua Laxmi Narayan Mandir, Calls it Symbol of Nation-Building”, Hinduism Today, April 27, 2026

“Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has officiated the reopening of the Tavua Laxmi Narayan Mandir, marking a major cultural and spiritual milestone for the local community nearly a decade after it was destroyed by Cyclone Winston. Speaking at the ceremony in Tavua, the Prime Minister described the Mandir as more than a place of worship, calling it a “living spiritual center” that will guide faith, service and community life for generations. “This Mandir stands as a testament to collective action,” he said, acknowledging the efforts of temple trustees, donors, volunteers and artisans who contributed to rebuilding the structure.

The Mandir was rebuilt following its destruction in 2016, with the Prime Minister commending the Tavua Laxmi Narayan Mandir Committee and the wider community for their commitment and leadership in restoring the sacred site. Rabuka said the consecration symbolized not just the reopening of a religious building, but the renewal of values such as righteousness, compassion and duty. Highlighting Fiji’s multicultural identity, Rabuka said the nation’s diversity remains one of its greatest strengths…….”

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