Updated On: 10 October, 2025 03:58 PM IST | Sydney | mid-day online correspondent
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday visited the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Sydney. Rajnath Singh was warmly welcomed by children singing devotional hymns and chants at the sacred place. Singh also performed aarti at the temple and sought blessings

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh with Australia Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong. Pic/PTI
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday visited the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Sydney. Rajnath Singh was warmly welcomed by children singing devotional hymns and chants at the sacred place. The Union Minister also performed aarti at the temple and sought blessings.
As reported by news agency ANI, while addressing the Indian diaspora in Sydney, Rajnath Singh stated, "I arrived here the day before yesterday, and yesterday I had fruitful meetings with the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia. The discussions were very productive and meaningful."