About

The loss of religion and culture is the initial step towards losing one's identity and the loss of identity is the most lamentable thing that can happen to any group of people. Fortunately, this did not happen to the Indian in Fiji. In spite of having lived under the most trying conditions, our forefathers who were brought to Fiji from India, clung tenaciously to their religion, their culture, and their language. Not only did they retain these priceless assets, they firmly inculcated them in their children and in their grand children who are continuing that tradition in America an in particular here in Sacramento. Our temple in Sacramento stands as a monument to the continuance of that tradition and I feel very fortunate in being a part of the founding committee of the Sacramento Laxmi Narayan Mandir.

As our original members, with the passage of time, become less active due to age or illness, I would like to make a fervent appeal to our younger members to take over their roles so that the work we have begun can continue for generations to come. With the help of the many dedicated members of our community, we have accomplished most of what we had set out to do. People have tirelessly and unselfishly given their time, labor, financial aid, as well as their moral and spiritual support. To them I offer my heartfelt thanks.

My sincere thanks also to the Board of Trustees and to the committee Members who have given me their assistance, their support, and their guidance. May Lord Rama, Lord Krishna, and Mata Durga bestow their blessings upon each and every one of you.