The Shadow Labor of Sacred Stones In 2020, a former worker at a BAPS temple construction site in New Jersey was finally freed from his confinement. However, Rajeev Y. 's fight for justice is far from over.
His story highlights the uncomfortable truth that grand temples and public monuments often rely on exploited labor. The BAPS Hindu sect has been making headlines with its opulent temple inaugurations around the world.
Yet, beneath their gleaming facades lies a complex web of exploitation and abuse.