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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Visits Neasden Temple, London, UK

7 Dec 2019

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Visits London Mandir

Prime Minister Boris Johnson was greeted by Yogvivekdas Swami in traditional Hindu manner with gestures of goodwill and benevolence<br>(Pictures courtesy of Ikon Pictures Limited)

Prime Minister Boris Johnson was greeted by Yogvivekdas Swami in traditional Hindu manner with gestures of goodwill and benevolence
(Pictures courtesy of Ikon Pictures Limited)

British Home Secretary Priti Patel and the Prime Minister's partner, Carrie Symonds, were also warmly welcomed to the Mandir

British Home Secretary Rt Hon. Priti Patel (R) and Carrie Symonds (L)

Mr Johnson and Ms Symonds performed an abhishek of Shri Nilkanth Varni

The Prime Minister and Home Secretary also performed an abhishek of Shri Nilkanth Varni

Mr Johnson and Ms Symonds were awed by the traditional Hindu architecture of the Mandir

Prime Minister Johnson offered flower petals at the central shrine, in honour of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, Gunatitanand Swami and Gopalanand Swami

Prime Minister Johnson paid his respects to the creator of the Mandir, His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj

The Prime Minister and Ms Symonds also met leaders of other Hindu organisations

The Prime Minister met with senior BAPS volunteers

The Prime Minister met many of the volunteers who deliver the Mandir's multifarious community outreach activities, such as free health screenings and organ donation awareness

The Prime Minister learned about some of the award-winning children's and youth activities at the Mandir

The Prime Minister met some of the catering volunteers who serve at the Mandir

The Prime Minister met some of the volunteers who serve in the Mandir's transport department

The Home Secretary and Ms Symonds met young volunteers who provide educational support and career services to children and youths at the Mandir

The distinguished guests met with some of the Mandir's talented young stage performers

The Prime Minister met with some of the cast and crew of the evening's festive performances

Yogvivekdas Swami welcomed Right Honorable Boris Johnson to the assembly with a flower garland

A young volunteer welcomed Right Honorable Priti Patel to the assembly with a flower garland

A volunteer welcomed Ms Carrie Symonds to the assembly with a flower garland

(L to R) Yogvivekdas Swami, Head of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London; Right Honourable Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom; Jitu Patel, Trustee of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha in the UK and Europe

The Home Secretary and Ms Symonds joined celebrants in the audience

Yogvivekdas Swami conveyed the good wishes of Mahant Swami Maharaj to the Prime Minister and the British people

The Prime Minister spoke of the inspiring legacy of Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the value of the Mandir to Great Britain, and the valuable contributions of the British Indian community

Prime Minister Johnson: “Thank you for everything that you do for this country. London and the UK are lucky to have you.”

The visit coincided with the celebrations of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's 98th birth anniversary

Yogvivekdas Swami presented an Amrut Kalash to Prime Minister Johnson on behalf of Mahant Swami Maharaj

Prime Minister greeted members of the congregation before departing

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London, UK