Estonia’s President Visits Swaminarayan Akshardham, Underscoring Ethical Innovation and Global Cooperation

President of Estonia, H.E. Alar Karis, along with Ambassador Marje Luup, and Esontian delegation visits Swaminarayan Akshardham, New Delhi

H.E. Alar Karis, President of Estonia, at Swaminarayan Akshardham, New Delhi

President Alar Karis receives a traditional welcome from Divyamurtidas Swami

Gnanmunidas Swami presents President of Estonia with a replica of the Swaminarayan Akshardham Mandir as a commemorative memento.

Estonian President Alar Karis performing abhishek of Shri Neelkanth Varni, offering sentiments for peace, harmony, and the well-being of the people of both nations.

Estonian President Alar Karis performing abhishek of Shri Neelkanth Varni, offering sentiments for peace, harmony, and the well-being of the people of both nations.

Estonian Ambassador Marje Luup, Ivo Visak, and members of the Estonian delegation perform the abhishek of Shri Neelkanth Varni, praying for peace, harmony, and the prosperity of both nations.

Members of the Estonian delegation perform the sacred abhishek ceremony of Shri Neelkanth Varni during their visit.

A personal letter from His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj to President Alar Karis, expressing appreciation for his visit to BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, New Delhi, and commending his leadership in nurturing peace, compassion, and unity among the people of Estonia. His Holiness also offered prayers for His Excellency’s continued health, wisdom, and success, and for the enduring friendship between India and Estonia to flourish in mutual respect and shared spiritual values.

Gnanmunidas Swami presents President Alar Karis with a personal letter of blessings and prayers from His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.

President Alar Karis presented the book, Transcendence: My Spiritual Experiences with Pramukh Swamiji, authored by President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.

President Alar Karis received a memento during his visit.

His Excellency Alar Karis, President of the Republic of Estonia, visited Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi, accompanied by a distinguished delegation from Tallinn, Estonia.

President Karis was joined by H.E. Ms. Marje Luup, Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to India, senior officials from the Office of the President, members of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and representatives from Estonia’s digital and AI sector, including leadership from AI-Leap.

On arrival, the president and his delegation were traditionally welcomed by Divyamrutidas  Swami, Gnanmunidas Swami and senior staff. They then paid their respects at the mandir, and performed abhishek, offering prayers for global peace, harmony, and the well-being of all communities. The delegation also experienced the cultural boat ride, gaining insights into India’s rich heritage, philosophy, and contributions to human progress.

The visit reflected Estonia and India’s shared commitment to dialogue, innovation, and intercultural understanding, particularly in digital advancement and ethical development. The presence of senior officials from Estonia’s Digital and Cyber Diplomacy Department and AI-Leap underscored the importance of responsible technology and global cooperation.

In a personal letter to President Karis, His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj conveyed his gratitude to the president for his visit and offered prayers for the peace and prosperity of Estonia and its citizens, as well as for the president’s health and success. He also expressed hope that the friendly ties between Estonia and India continue to strengthen through mutual understanding and cooperation.

Expressing his appreciation for the warm hospitality and the opportunity to experience India’s spiritual and cultural traditions in such an inspiring setting, President Karis wrote, “Thank you for the visit to the temple, and I do hope to come back. It has been very impressive. Let us hope for peace and very good relations between India and Estonia.”