Family, Faith and Politics: Rishi Sunak, along with wife and in-laws, takes a spiritual detour in Bengaluru, pictures create buzz

Rishi Sunak, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, recently visited the Raghavendra Swamy Mutt in Bengaluru, Karnataka, along with his wife Akshata Murty and in-laws Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murthy. Pictures have emerged showing Infosys co-founder Narayan Murthy and philanthropist Sudha Murty standing in front of the temple.?

Social media is abuzz with videos of the family participating in the aarti together. Interestingly, Akshata visited the mutt in February along with her daughters Anoushka and Krishna and her parents. Her trip to Bengaluru has gained significant attention on the internet.?

Rishi Sunak's love for Indian traditions and beliefs

Sunak who is the first British Prime Minister of Hindu origin has proved many times how much is deeply connected with the Indian connection and he has also openly spoken about his cultural roots.?

Sunak once remarked, "I am hugely proud of my Indian roots and my connections to India...being a proud Hindu means I will always have a connection to India and the people of India." The former British Prime Minister has always been open about his belief in Indian traditions and culture and how he always takes time to visit the temples whenever he visits India.?

In January 2024, when Sunak visited London's BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, known as Neasden Temple, he spoke about his faith in Hinduism. While speaking about this in the media, he said, "I am Hindu and like all of you" and he draws inspiration and comfort from his faith. "I was proud to be sworn in as a member of Parliament on the 'Bhagavad Gita'. Our faith teaches us to do our duty and not fret about the outcome as long as one does it faithfully.” Not only that he is also focused and wants his children too to learn and imbibe the Indian culture and traditions.?

The pictures have sparked attention, as the gesture is deeply meaningful, highlighting the importance of staying connected to one's roots and culture, regardless of what heights one may reach even as a Prime Minister of a country.?