British PM Rishi Sunak, wife Akshata visit Akshardham Temple, perform puja

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty at Akshardham Temple in New Delhi on September 10.

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Sunak was then greeted by swamis at the temple.

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Sunak and his wife Akshata pose with the officials at the Akshardham Temple in New Delhi.

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During his visit, the British PM was given an overview of Swaminarayan Akshardham, a 100-acre spiritual and cultural complex.

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Inside the main temple complex, Sunak and his wife paid their respects to the sacred idols and admired the art and architecture.

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They spent nearly an hour at the temple.

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The couple also offered prayers for world peace, progress and harmony.

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Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murty perform aarti at the Akshardham Temple.

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Sunak was seen in trousers and a shirt, while Akshata sported a kurta with palazzo.

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Mementos were presented to the couple on their visit to the temple.

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