Overview
- They were welcomed with flower garlands and a nadachadi sacred thread ceremony before touring the complex barefoot.
- Charles and Camilla greeted devotees with a belated Diwali wish as they observed petal offerings and an abhishek ritual in the inner sanctum.
- Their programme included viewing a model of the BAPS Mandir under construction in Paris and meeting representatives from initiatives such as The Felix Project and Women of the World.
- The engagement was confirmed by Buckingham Palace’s Court Circular and the Royal Family’s official account, which shared images and details of the visit.
- This was the King’s fourth visit to the landmark, following 1996, 2001 and 2009, at Europe’s first traditional Hindu stone temple renowned for Indian hand‑carved marble and limestone.