Boris Johnson Joins Priti Patel for Diwali Prayers at London Temple
3 years, 1 month ago

Boris Johnson Joins Priti Patel for Diwali Prayers at London Temple

News 18  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Indian-origin Cabinet minister, Priti Patel, offered Diwali prayers at the world-famous Neasden Temple in London, as an acknowledgement of its active role within the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. He and Patel, the UK Home Secretary of Gujarati heritage, offered a fruit basket at the central shrine of the temple’s inner sanctum, where they spent some time reflecting on the architecture of the intricately built temple and also observed the annakut or mountain of food, which is artistically arranged before the deities as the symbolic first meal of the New Year. Johnson and Patel then reviewed exhibits summarising Neasden Temple’s UK-wide pandemic relief efforts an initiative inspired by Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, the international Hindu fellowship behind the Neasden Temple in north-west London. The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, popularly known as Neasden Temple, opened in August 1995 and is among one of Europe’s most well-known Hindu temples.. Read all the Latest News here

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At Neasden Temple, UK's Rishi Sunak opens up on his Hindu faith: ‘It teaches us to…’
5 months, 3 weeks ago

At Neasden Temple, UK's Rishi Sunak opens up on his Hindu faith: ‘It teaches us to…’

Hindustan Times  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and wife, Akshata Murty, prayed at London's iconic BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, popularly known as Neasden Temple, and opened up on his Hindu faith. Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife, Akshata Murty visit BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, in London, Britain, on June 29. After a tour of the temple complex and interaction with volunteers …

UK PM Sunak seeks blessings at London’s Neasden Temple on campaign trail
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UK PM Sunak seeks blessings at London’s Neasden Temple on campaign trail

ABP News  

London, Jun 29 : British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and wife Akshata Murty on the last weekend of the general election campaign prayed at London's iconic BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, popularly known as Neasden Temple. The couple was greeted with loud cheers as its convoy drove into the grand temple grounds on Saturday evening and went on to perform puja guided …

Symbol of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, About the Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi That PM Modi Will Unveil
10 months, 1 week ago

Symbol of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, About the Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi That PM Modi Will Unveil

News 18  

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Fact Check: Old Akshay Kumar Video Wrongly Linked To Ayodhya Ram Mandir Consecration
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Fact Check: Old Akshay Kumar Video Wrongly Linked To Ayodhya Ram Mandir Consecration

ABP News  

The Verdict: The viral video shows Akshay Kumar offering prayers at the Neasden Temple in London during the Hindu festival of Diwali in November 2023. The Hindi text overlaid on the video reads: ''बॉलीवुड स्टार अक्षय कुमार अयोध्या राम मंदिर में आ गए,'' which translates to "Bollywood star Akshay Kumar arrives at Ayodhya Ram temple." pic.twitter.com/Pgi8NLiC4H — Neasden Temple November …

Jaishankar Prays for Peace at Swaminarayan Mandir in London on Diwali
1 year, 1 month ago

Jaishankar Prays for Peace at Swaminarayan Mandir in London on Diwali

News 18  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir here on the occasion of Diwali and prayed for the peace, harmony and prosperity of the Indian community around the world, hours after he called on British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at Downing Street. Blessed to visit the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London on Deepavali.Prayed for the peace, harmony …

Nepal PM offers prayers at Mahakaleshwar temple in MP
1 year, 6 months ago

Nepal PM offers prayers at Mahakaleshwar temple in MP

The Hindu  

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpakamal Dahal “Prachanda” on June 2 offered prayers at the famous Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain city of Madhya Pradesh, hours after he arrived in the state for a two-day visit. Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel, State Ministers Mohan Yadav and Jagdish Devda welcomed the Nepal PM at the Mahakaleshwar temple, one of the 12 ‘jyotirlingas’ in the …

Daily brief: UK PM Boris Johnson visits Akshardham temple in Gandhinagar
2 years, 8 months ago

Daily brief: UK PM Boris Johnson visits Akshardham temple in Gandhinagar

Hindustan Times  

Here are today’s top news, analysis and opinion. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits Akshardham Temple, in Gandhinagar. Watch: Boris Johnson visits Akshardham temple in Gandhinagar UK prime minister Boris Johnson, who is on a two-day visit to India, paid a visit to Akshardham temple in Gandhinagar on Thursday. ISIS claims responsibility for Mazar-e-Sharif mosque blast killing 10 The Islamic …

Watch: Boris Johnson visits Akshardham temple in Gandhinagar
2 years, 8 months ago

Watch: Boris Johnson visits Akshardham temple in Gandhinagar

Hindustan Times  

UK prime minister Boris Johnson, who is on a two-day visit to India, paid a visit to Akshardham temple in Gandhinagar on Thursday. Boris Johnson visits Akshardham temple in Gandhinagar Upon arriving, Johnson met Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani in Gujarat. Tweeting a photo with the British prime minister, Adani wrote, “Honoured to host Boris Johnson, the first UK PM …

British PM Johnson arrives in India, given grand welcome in Ahmedabad
2 years, 8 months ago

British PM Johnson arrives in India, given grand welcome in Ahmedabad

Deccan Chronicle  

Ahmedabad: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrived in Ahmedabad on Thursday morning to start his India visit, and was accorded a grand welcome along the four-km route from the airport to a hotel in the city. The British prime minister was greeted by troupes performing traditional Gujarati dances and music at the airport and along the road as his convoy …

British PM Boris Johnson arrives in India, gets grand welcome in Ahmedabad
2 years, 8 months ago

British PM Boris Johnson arrives in India, gets grand welcome in Ahmedabad

Hindustan Times  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrived in Ahmedabad on Thursday morning to start his India visit, and was accorded a grand welcome along the four-km route from the airport to a hotel in the city. Boris Johnson recieved by Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel at the Ahmedabad airport. Johnson was received at the Ahmedabad airport by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra …

Ram temple trust member says PM Narendra Modi to attend August 5 ceremony
4 years, 5 months ago

Ram temple trust member says PM Narendra Modi to attend August 5 ceremony

India Today  

A member of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Kshetra trust on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the ground-breaking ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on August 5. He will first pay a visit to Hanuman Gadhi, then take darshan of Ram Lalla before taking part in the ''bhoomi poojan''ceremony," Swami Govind Devgiri Maharaj, also known …

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