PM Narendra Modi attended the silver jubilee function of the Akshardham temple of the Bochasanwasi Shri Aksharpurushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) which has many followers in the Patidar community in Gujarat. Modi did not speak much about politics but made a reference to the agitation by the Patels for quotas, while recalling his long association with the seers of the Swaminarayan sect, apparently seeking to strike a chord with the Patidar community. <br /><br /> Let's take a look at some of the stunning images of Gandhinagar's Akshardham Temple: -
To commemorate its 25th anniversary a grand event was held on the the premises of the Akshardham complex. (Image: Twitter)
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Thousands of devotees were present during the grand celebrations marking the silver jubilee of the temple. (Image: Twitter)
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Modi's message for everyone – next time you are in Gujarat, do visit iconic Akshardham Temple. (Image: Twitter)
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PM Modi said this Swaminaryan sect has a very large following among the Patel community members. Patel community has traditionally been with the BJP, but a section of the community has turned against the party due to recent agitation for reservation. (Image: Twitter)
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Hailing Pramukh Swami Maharaj for his "out-of-the-box" thinking, Modi said the seer had built a 3D theatre at the Akshardham temple in Delhi. (Image: Twitter)
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Modi also remembered the Swami called him six times to find out if he was safe after he had gone to Srinagar to unfurl the national flag during the Ekta Yatra led by BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi in 1992. (Image: Twitter)
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The present head of BAPS sect Mahant Swami praised Modi, calling him a hardworking prime minister, and hoped that the work he had started for the country would get completed in time. (Image: Twitter)
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Laser show display at Akshardham Swaminarayan temple on the occasion of Akshardham Silver Jubilee celebration in Gandhinagar. (PTI Photo)
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The Akshardham temple is lit during a laser show to celebrate the temple's silver jubilee in Gandhinagar. (AP Photo)
Devotees pray at Akshardham Swaminarayan temple on the occasion of Akshardham Silver Jubilee celebration in Gandhinagar. (PTI Photo) -
In his address, Modi praised late Pramukh Swami Maharaj for bringing in "modern management" in BAPS while keeping the Indian tradition followed by seers alive. (PTI Photo)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi performs rituals during the silver jubilee celebration of Akshardham temple in Gandhinagar. (AP Photo)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi touches the feet of a saint during Akshardham temple's silver jubilee celebrations in Gandhinagar. (Reuters Photo)
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