Why Thousands of Indians VANISHED

What happens when a leader turns his own people into enemies? This is the untold story of Guyana under Forbes Burnham—a Cold War dictator backed by the West, who ruled through fear, fraud, and force. But this isn’t just political history; it’s a story of spiritual survival. For decades, Indo‑Guyanese Hindus faced discrimination, economic sabotage, and state‑sponsored terror. Land was seized, culture was suppressed, and thousands fled—often in secret—through jungles, rivers, and forged papers, in what became one of the largest exoduses in the Caribbean. Exile didn’t mean erasure. From Toronto to New York the diaspora rebuilt what was nearly destroyed. Mandirs rose, bhajans returned, and identity endured. In this powerful video essay, I trace this story from colonial divide to Cold War interference, to the trauma and resilience of a people who refused to disappear. Featuring rare footage, personal memories, and a visit to Sri Krishna Mandir in Berbice, Guyana, this is not just history—it’s memory, resistance, and legacy.