BAPS in the UK marks HM King Charles III’s coronation at Westminster Abbey and Neasden Temple

B APS Swamin arayan Sa nstha ( BAPS) in the U K marked the historic Coronati on of Hi s

M ajesty Kin g C harles III and Her Maj esty

Q ue e n C am i ll a on Sa t ur d a y 6 M a y a t Westm inster Abb ey, and als o through a s pec ial even ing tribute at N easden Te mple

Chairperson of BAPS UK, Jitu Patel, was invited to join other senior faith leaders at Westminster Abbey to greet HM The King at the coronation ceremony with a joint message of goodwill

Later in the evening, a special tribute was held at Neasden Temple, during which Yogvivekdas Swami, Head Swami of the Temple and BAPS UK, offered congratulations to Their Majesties and reflected upon the warm, friendly relationship that His Majesty has enjoyed with BAPS for over four decades, as well as his personal affection and admiration for His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj

Mahant Swami Maharaj had written a personal letter to His Majesty King Charles III, in which he extended his warmest congratulations on behalf of the global BAPS Swaminarayan fellowship This letter was shared during the programme before Mahant Swami Maharaj lighted a traditional lamp as a symbol of auspiciousness while young children chanted the Shanti-Path – an ancient Vedic prayer – as the whole congregation prayed for peace, prosperity and harmony to prevail across the world

Mahant Swami Maharaj reiterated his congratulations to His Majesty in his address, saying that he was “praying that he [His Majesty] remains in good health and that he can serve the people of this country with righteousness and moral for-