Narendra Modi attends silver jubilee celebrations of Akshardham Temple in Gandhinagar
Narendra Modi arrived in Ahmedabad, Gujarat to attend the silver jubliee celebrations at Akshardham temple in Ghandinagar after his visit to poll-bound Himachal Pradesh
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After his visit to poll-bound Himachal Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Gujarat on Thursday to attend the silver jubilee celebrations of Akshardham temple in Ghandinagar. PTI
Modi remembered Pramukh Swami Ji Maharaj, the guru and head of Swaminarayan Sanstha and praised him for bringing in "modern managment" in BAPS while keeping the Indian tradition alive. PTI
The prime minister also lauded Pramukh Swami for building a 3-D theatre in the Akshardham temple in Delhi. He further said that the seer constructed around 12,000 temples in his lifetime, which are centres of cultural and spiritual enlightenment. PTI
Modi also said that the Akshardham temples stand out for their magnificence, exceptional management and the way they have used latest technology. PTI
Narendra Modi said the Swaminarayan family has distinguished itself through impeccable service and care for humanity. He also said that the Swaminarayan sect has a large following among the Patel community members. PTI