IN PHOTOS: Rajnath Singh visits London's BAPS Swaminarayan Temple

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday visited the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in London. Singh arrived in London on Monday for a three-day visit focusing on all aspects of the India-UK Defence Partnership (Pics/PTI and X@RajnathSingh, Neasden Temple)

Updated On: 2024-01-10 01:39 PM IST

Compiled by : Devashri Bhujbal

Rajnath Singh at BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in London, UK. Pic/PTI

Rajnath Singh offered his prayers at the temple during his visit

The dignitaries at the temple said that they were delighted to welcome the Indian Defence Minister 

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple is located Neasden, London and is popularly known as Neasden Temple

In the UK, BAPS is one of the largest and active Hindu organisations

BAPS is an international community-based Hindu organisation affiliated to the United Nations

After his visit to the temple, Singh posted on X saying Swaminarayan family has done commendable work by serving the people and caring for humanity

Since its opening in 1995, the Temple has so far welcomed more than 10.5 million worshippers and visitors from over 120 nations of all faiths and backgrounds

BAPS Swaninarayan Temple has become an internationally acclaimed place of worship, learning and celebration, serving also as an integral part of the religious landscape for Hindus internationally and the local community

All of the work of BAPS worldwide is grounded in the Vedic teachings of Bhagwan Swaminarayan

BAPS in London is considered as Britain's first authentic Hindu Temple and was inaugurated in 1995

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