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King Charles and Queen Camilla Visit
Neasden Temple to Mark its 30th Anniversary
OUR BUREAU alleviate hunger for the vulnerable
– which also forms a part of His Maj-
London (UK)
esty’s Coronation Food Project.
ing Charles III and Queen Along their tour, the king and
Camilla visited BAPS Shri queen also learned about the up-
KSwaminarayan Mandir coming BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu
in Neasden, London – popularly Mandir in Paris – the first traditional
known as ‘Neasden Temple’ – to Hindu temple in France – opening
mark the Temple’s 30th anniversary, next September, while meeting key
coinciding with Diwali and the Hin- members of the project team.
du New Year celebrations. Yogvivekdas Swami, Head Swa-
They were welcomed by Jitu Pa- mi of the Temple, remarked, “It was
tel, Chair of the Board of Trustees. an honour for the community to wel-
This was Their Majesties’ first visit to come Their Majesties to Neasden
the Mandir as King and Queen, fol- Temple on this historic occasion. We
lowing previous visits as the Prince are deeply grateful for their friend-
of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, ship and their continuing interest in
reflecting the Royal Family’s long- our services for the community.”
standing and warm relationship with His Holiness Mahant Swami
the Mandir and the BAPS Hindu Maharaj, 92, the spiritual leader
community. of BAPS worldwide, conveyed his
Since its opening in 1995, Neas- prayers and blessings through a vid-
den Temple has become an interna- eo message sent from India.
tionally acclaimed spiritual and cul- He said, “Across your decades
tural landmark, welcoming millions of public service, you have valued
of visitors and worshippers from faith and fostered harmony be-
around the world and contributing tween religions, and your presence
to British society through initiatives today is a testament to that.” In a
in child and youth development, el- personal letter, His Holiness add-
derly welfare, health, and humani- ed, “May all of the UK continue to
tarian relief. progress and prosper.”
During their visit, the royals met As King Charles and Queen
volunteers and community mem- Camilla departed, they expressed
bers and learned about the Temple’s their appreciation for the devotion
charitable work, including its long- and service of the volunteers whose
standing partnership with The Felix efforts sustain the Mandir’s spiritu-
Project – a London-based charity al and community life throughout
that redistributes surplus food to the year.
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