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H.E. Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa Visits Swaminarayan Akshardham, Delhi, India

13 Jul 2023

Swaminarayan Akshardham Visit

H.E. Sheikh Al-Issa is warmly welcomed by Brahmaviharidas Swami and Dharmavatsaldas Swami at the Mayur Dwar

Extremely delighted to meet each other after their last interaction in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

An affectionate embrace

Brahmaviharidas Swami conveys His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj’s love and greetings

Marvelling at the intricately carved peacocks in pink sandstone

H.E Sheikh Al-Issa admires the detailed stone carvings

Sharing spiritual lightheartedness

Narrating the concept and creation of Akshardham

A journey of five years of prayers, perseverance and volunteerism

Brahmaviharidas Swami explains the universal life, work and messages of Bhagwan Swaminarayan

Brahmaviharidas Swami relates India’s glorious contributions to the world

Highly impressed to witness the splendour of Indian art and architecture

Brahmaviharidas Swami, H.E. Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa and Dharmavatsaldas Swami on the footsteps of Akshardham

A breathtaking view of the Akshardham Mandir

His Excellency is deeply touched by the global services of BAPS

Brahmaviharidas Swami reaffirms shared values of human harmony and common goals for a peaceful world

‘The world is one family’ resonates well with His Excellency

His Excellency graciously acknowledges the visitors to Akshardham

His Excellency appreciating the values of religious harmony and family unity at ‘Gajendra Pith’

The Vedic story of ‘Five blind men and the elephant’ and the message of ‘Truth and Partial Truth’

Profound connection between mankind and nature

Admiring the splendour of ancient temple art and architecture

Aligning hearts and minds

Brahmaviharidas Swami introduces HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the inspirer and creator of Akshardham

‘Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s eyes say it all, The message of calm, peace and harmony flows out from his aura.'

His Excellency is deeply touched by the humility and the spiritual wows of the swamis

A purposeful dialogue on practical harmony ends with a moment of inner satisfaction

His Excellency in a jovial moment

Brahmaviharidas Swami explains how spirituality can help create inner peace and harmony

Presenting an update of the upcoming BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi

Discussing how places of worship can become oasis of harmony

Discussing BAPS global humanitarian services

A special golden Amrut Kalash, a pot of perfection, was presented with prayers for peace

Presenting a miniature model of the Swaminarayan Akshardham Mandir

His Excellency accepts ‘Transcendence’ - a book written in honour of HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj by the late President of India Dr A P J Abdul Kalam

Brahmaviahri Swami presents “In Love, At Ease” – a book by Prof Yogi Trivedi

His Excellency expresses his reflections in the Visitors’ book

The official interpreter translates His Excellency’s written message

Moments of friendship and farewell

A warm embrace of friendship

Brahmaviharidas Swami offers prayers for both nations, rulers and leaders as well as for His Excellency and his family

His Excellency expresses gratitude and invites swamis to Riyadh

A long-lasting friendship built on mutual love and respect

H.E. Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa with Brahmaviharidas Swami and Dharmavatsaldas Swami

"Today, on July 13, 2023, I visited this Temple. The dialogue we engaged in expressed our common human values and our shared objective of promoting peace and harmony in our world. I was delighted with the elaborate explanation and commentary provided by my dear friend Brahmavihari Swami, which emanated from his wisdom and love for the betterment of humanity. For that I extend my thanks and appreciation to him."
Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa The Secretary-General of the Muslim World League