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.
The incident happened near the gate of the Bharion temple located in Pragati Maidan. The cause of the fire is still unknown, but such incidents are common during rainy days
Akshardham temple is fully prepared to welcome United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Narayana Murty on Sunday, a temple official told ANI.
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.
Expressing pride for his ‘Hindu’ roots, United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed his hope that he will find time to visit a temple, here in India, during his stay for the G20 Summit.