Former UK PM Rishi Sunak visits Bengaluru’s Sri Raghavendra Swami Mutt

BENGALURU: Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, along with his wife Akshata Murthy and family, visited the Sri Raghavendra Swami Math in Jayanagar, Bengaluru, to seek the blessings of Guru Raghavendra during the auspicious month of Kartika.

Accompanied by his mother-in-law and renowned philanthropist Sudha Murty, the visit underscored the cultural ties and spiritual heritage connecting India and the UK. The couple’s visit to the mutt, located in Jayanagar 5th Block, was a moment of reverence and reflection, marking their connection to Indian traditions.

#WATCH | Bengaluru, Karnataka: Former Prime Minister of Britain, Rishi Sunak, his wife Akshata Murthy, author, philanthropist, and Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murthy, and Infosys founder Narayana Murthy offer prayers at Nanjangudu Sri Raghavendra Swami’s Math.

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Guru Raghavendra is widely revered in the Hindu community and his teachings resonate with many who seek guidance and wisdom. During their darshan, Sunak and his family participated in the rituals, embracing the spiritual significance of the occasion.

Rishi Sunak served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from October 2022 until his resignation in July 2023, making history as the first British-Indian leader. He was succeeded by Keir Starmer in 2024, a former barrister who entered Parliament in 2015. (ANI)