Donald Trump enjoys significant popularity in India among right-wing ideologists who align with his political ideology, bolstered by his close friendship with Prime Minister Modi.
In 2016, supporters organized ceremonies and prayers, including rituals like milk abhisheka on his idols, in temples across India to support his presidential bid.
In India, we have seen such temples built and rituals done for film stars. Now Trump enjoys similar stardom in India.
Recently, following an assassination attempt on Trump, Delhi’s Hindu Sena conducted a special Hawan for his well-being.
Priests performed a Mahamrityunjay Japa Havan Yagya at a Delhi temple, chanting the sacred Mahamrityunjay mantra 1.25 lakh times, believed to have healing and protective powers.
Trump attributed his escape to divine intervention, a sentiment echoed by various supporters and religious leaders who view his survival as a sign of divine favor.
Radharamn Das of ISKCON highlighted that exactly 48 years ago, Trump played a crucial role in facilitating the first Jagannath Rathayatra festival in New York City by offering his train yard for the construction of Rathayatra chariots.
Drawing a parallel, Das suggested that Trump’s survival from the recent attack could be seen as a reciprocal gesture from Jagannath, echoing how Trump supported the festival’s success 48 years ago.
At a recent campaign rally in Pennsylvania, Trump, 78, narrowly avoided serious injury when a gunman fired at him, leaving him with a minor wound to his right ear.
His appearance at subsequent events, including the Republican National Convention, with a bandaged ear was met with applause and support from his followers.
