PM Sunak and his convoy arrived at 6.45 in the morning and were warmly welcomed in a traditional Hindu manner symbolising goodwill and friendship, the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple said in a statement.
As Khiladi of Bollywood Akshay Kumar turned 56 today, the actor visited and offered prayers at the Mahakaleshwar temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain district with his son Aarav and other family members.
Akshay Kumar and Shikhar Dhawan participated in the Bhasma Aarti (offering with ashes) with zeal and sought Lord Mahakal's blessings. While interacting with the media, Kumar expressed his prayers for the country's progress and prosperity.
Earlier, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar and Indian cricketer Shikhar Dawan also visited here and offered prayers to Baba Mahakal. They also attend the Bhasma Aarti performed here.
"Worshiped at the ISKCON temple in Delhi on the birth anniversary of Shri Krishna. Drenched in devotion and enthusiasm, this festival of Janmashtami fills the heart with joy and devotion. May Lord Shri Krishna shower his blessings on everyone. Jai Shree Krishna," read a post shared on 'X' fr
The country is celebrating Krishna Janmashtami, an auspicious occasion, with great fervour and devotion. Devotees visited Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi and offered prayers.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu paid a visit to the historic Shiva temple in Chanour, Kangra district on Thursday and offered prayers for peace and prosperity of the state and its people, said an official statement from the government of Himachal Pradesh on Thursday.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday offered prayers at Mahasu Devta temple located in Lakhwad of Jaunsar area of Dehradun district.