His Excellency Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh, President of Mongolia, visited BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi during his state visit to India. He was accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Battsetseg Batmunkh, Ambassador Ganbold Dambajav, and members of the Mongolian delegation.
His Excellency was accorded a traditional welcome by senior swamis on behalf of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj.
The president paid his respects at the Swaminarayan Akshardham Mandir and performed abhishek of Shri Neelkanth Varni, offering prayers for peace, harmony, and the well-being of the people of both nations.
His Excellency received a personal letter of blessings and prayers from His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, who expressed appreciation for the president’s visit and commended his leadership in nurturing peace, compassion, and unity among the people of Mongolia. Mahant Swami Maharaj also prayed for His Excellency’s continued good health and success, and for the enduring friendship between India and Mongolia to grow in mutual respect and shared spiritual values.
As a gesture of friendship and respect, President Khürelsükh presented a specially crafted print of the Akshardham Mandir on fine Mongolian cashmere cloth.
Reflecting on the enduring ties between the two nations and his visit, President Khürelsükh remarked, “The bond between the people of India, serene and peaceful like the flow of the River Ganges, and the people of Mongolia, whose hearts are as vast as the Mongolian steppes, traces its origins back to the time of the Hunnu Empire.
“Today, I am very delighted to visit this wonderful temple that reflects the spirituality, religion, way of life, traditions, history, and culture of the Indian people. It is truly a temple that is a symbol and expression of the Indian people’s deep spirituality.”
His Excellency expressed heartfelt gratitude for the warm welcome and peaceful experience at Akshardham. He also conveyed deep appreciation to His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj for his kind letter of blessings and prayers.