17 November 2025 – London
The International Siddhashram Shakti Centre UK, under the spiritual guidance of HH Shri Rajrajeshwar Guruji and with the support of Mr Gareth Thomas, MP Harrow West, organised the Global Interfaith Prayers for World Peace & Harmony at the House of Commons. Held on Monday, 17 November 2025, in collaboration with Sanskar TV, the event brought together spiritual leaders, dignitaries, and community representatives. Guided by Guruji’s vision, the gathering reflected the ancient Indian principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — “The world is one family,” promoting unity, harmony, and collective peace.
The event was attended by prominent dignitaries, including Padma Shri Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swamiji, Mr Simon N. Ovens DL (HM The King’s Representative for Harrow), MP Gareth Thomas, former MP Virendra Sharma, Cllr Janet Mote, representatives of various faiths, community leaders, and members of the World Council of Hindus UK.
(L-R) Ven.Dhammadassi; Prince Lumb ; HH Shri Rajrajeshwar Guruji; Surinder Gautama Editor Eshadoot
The ceremony opened with interfaith prayers led by Christian, Buddhist, Sikh, and Hindu representatives. Their spiritual invocations highlighted unity, compassion, and a shared commitment to global peace.
A series of honours were presented during the event, recognising Mr Simon N. Ovens, Gurumata Adv. Brahmi Devi Ji, Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swamiji, and MP Gareth Thomas for their outstanding contributions to community service and interfaith harmony.
Major recognitions included the World Book of Records Honour awarded to Padma Shri Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swamiji and the Siddhashram Special Award presented to Manpreet Maycock of the British Army & NHS. A special honour was also bestowed upon HH Shri Rajrajeshwar Guruji for his global mission of interfaith unity and spiritual upliftment. The World Council of Hindus UK also contributed to the occasion by presenting books by renowned author Amish Tripathi to dignitaries, celebrating India’s spiritual and cultural heritage.
The event additionally marked the official curtain raiser of the Goa Spiritual Festival 2026, with dignitaries joining Sadguru Acharya Ji to inaugurate the festival preview. Gurumata Adv. Brahmi Devi Ji shared insights into the upcoming global spiritual celebration scheduled for February 2026 in Goa, India.
In his address, HH Shri Rajrajeshwar Guruji said:
“Today’s gathering proves that when spiritual leaders, public representatives, and communities stand together, a significant step is taken towards global peace. Let us all pray that humanity awakens to compassion, nations unite in harmony, and every individual becomes an ambassador of peace.”
Guruji concluded the event by calling for a collective prayer for global harmony and the awakening of humanity, followed by the chanting of the Gayatri Mantra.
BY Prince Lumb
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