Australian MP Pauline Richards visits Akshardham, praises temple’s message of peace

Australian MP Pauline Richards visits Akshardham, praises temple’s message of peace

New Delhi: Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi welcomed Pauline Richards MP (@paulinerichardsmp) from Melbourne, Australia (representing Cranbourne), during her official visit to India on 1 June. She is the Government Whip in the Legislative Assembly of the Parliament of Victoria. Richards was warmly received by a senior volunteer. She explored the temple’s detailed architecture, performed … Read more

Who is Chandrakant Sompura? The Ram Mandir architect conferred with Padma Shri

Bhumi Pujan of Ram Mandir replica in Murshidabad spins off a new political tussle

New Delhi: On Saturday, the Centre conferred Padma awards to 139 distinguished personalities from various fields on the eve of India’s 76th Republic Day. Aman, the Padma award winners included seven Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri awardees. Among those who were awarded Padma Shri included Chandrakant Sompura (81) who is credited … Read more