“Toronto, Canada: Tallest idol of Lord Ram in North America inaugurated in Mississauga”, Opindia, August 4, 2025:

“In Toronto, Canada, the tallest Murti of Lord Ram in the entire North America has been inaugurated at a Hindu Temple in Greater Toronto area. As per reports, the 51-feet Murti was inaugurated on the premises of the Hindu Heritage Centre and temple in the town of Mississauga. 

Combined with the pedestal, the Murti stands over 70 feet. Minister of Women and Gender Equality Rechie Valdez, President of the Treasury Board Shafqat Ali and Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu were among the officials present, along with the leader of Opposition in the House of Commons. 

On behalf of the Bharatiya government, Kapidhwaja Pratap Singh, the Acting Consul General in Toronto consulate was present in the ceremony. Singnifant donations by an Bharatiya-Canadian businessman Laj Prasher, and efforts of the Hindu community has made possible the successful inauguration of the project that took over 4 years……”

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