Hanuman Chalisa recited in UK Parliament for the first time during Dhirendra Shastri's visit
'For the first time in the history of London's Parliament… Shri Hanuman Chalisa recitation by the revered government… All guests present in the Parliament recited with devotion…," Bageshwar Dham said in a post on X.
This marks the first occasion that a Hindu religious text has been recited inside the British Parliament.
Earlier in April this year, members of the Indian diaspora gathered outside the Pakistan High Commission in London and recited the Hanuman Chalisa following tensions between Indian and Pakistani groups in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, which left 26 people dead.
Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri has previously drawn attention for his style during international visits. During his trip to Australia, he was trolled online after photos showed him wearing trendy sunglasses, a high-end jacket on a flight, and even relaxing on a cruise.
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