Interfaith Leaders Unite: BAPS and LDS Church Forge Closer Ties in Utah

A pivotal meeting took place in Salt Lake City on June 18, 2025, where Pujya Brahmaviharidas Swami of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha met with the First Presidency of the LDS Church. The visit included tours of important locations, such as Deseret Industries and the Conference Center, and culminated in a significant discussion on global harmony, spiritual service, and humanitarian endeavors. The leaders, including President Dallin H. Oaks and President Henry B. Eyring, emphasized the role of religious communities in creating a more united and compassionate global society. The BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi was praised as an example of interfaith achievement.