Written by London Swaminathan

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Date: 15  NOVEMBER 2019

Time  in London – 18-27

Post No. 7218

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Prince Charles is 71 today. He was presented with a story book of Lord Krishna in Mumbai. Two days ago he went to Sikh Gurudwara in Delhi and took part in the worship and flipped chapattis in the langar (Gurudwara’s 24 hour kitchen).

In his previous visits to India he did Homam like a Brahmin. He has a great fascination towards India and particularly Hindu way of life. When other leaders pose in front of Taj Mahal, he always pose with folded hands (Namaste salute).

Here is a report from Daily Mail

The Prince of Wales, who turns 71 today, marked the milestone with a small event attended by local (Mumbai) schoolchildren whose education is supported by his charitable foundation, the British Asian Trust.

The schoolchildren presented the royal with a present featuring the stories of Hindu deity Krishna, told with tiny figures in three bonsai gardens.

They also sung ‘Happy Birthday’ to the royal and enjoyed a slice of delicious chocolate cake. 

Their school has been supported by the Piramal Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Piramal Group led by Indian billionaire industrialist Ajay Piramal.

His wife, Dr Swati Piramal, said: ‘What can you give a prince? What can the kids give him? So they thought of the bonsai gardens.’

She said one tiny garden tells the story of Krishna stealing butter, the second depicts the deity being born in a jail and his father escaping with him as a baby, and the last describes his time as a cow herder.

Dr Piramal said: ‘He really loved it when I showed it to him, because of course in England there’s a culture of fairy gardens, there are gnomes, but this is unique because this is Krishna’s fairy garden.’

It comes just a day after the Prince of Wales met pop princess Katy Perry, while on his Indian trip. 

The heir to the throne grinned as he shook hands with Katy, 35, and they posed for pictures. The singer had heard about the work of the British Asian Trust, which the prince set up in 2007, and joined other supporters to learn more about the charity. 

The pop sensation donned a blue floral ensemble which boasted statement virago sleeves – accessorising it with an elegant cream head piece and a pair of matching 60s style earrings. 

The royal cut a sophisticated figure in a navy pinstriped suit, paired with a white and blue patterned tie and pocket square. 

In Delhi Gurudwara

New Delhi: Britain’s Prince Charles on Wednesday paid obeisance at the Bangla Sahib gurdwara here, during which he tried his hand at ‘seva’ or voluntary service in the community kitchen on the holy premises.

During his previous visits to Rishikesh and other towns :—

–subham–