On Sunday, 10 January, 99 Sir Rob Young (the British High Commissioner to India) visited the Mandir and also addressed the evening assembly. His opinion, "Beautiful building for an inspiring religious experience" was seconded with his wish to visit all the pilgrim places in India and to experience the glory for himself. He was impressed with the dedication with which Indians have worked to carve a living outside their own country, and in the process have added the colour of their culture to other lands.