Bengaluru: Britain's King Charles is on a personal visit to Bengaluru where he is staying at a sprawling integrative medical facility near Whitefield here, news agency PTI reported citing its sources on Wednesday. This is his first visit to the city after his coronation as King of the United Kingdom on May 6 last year, they said, adding, he is accompanied by Queen Camilla.
"The holistic centre, where the couple is staying during their three-day trip, is well known for rejuvenating treatment, including yoga and meditation sessions and therapies," an official said. "They are scheduled to fly back mid-week." "They have also been enjoying long walks around the centre and going to organic farms," he said.
Why did King Charles visit Bengaluru?
"They were on a special diet as part of the various wellness treatments they underwent here. They underwent rejuvenation treatment, which also included meditation and therapies," the official said.
"They also enjoyed long walks around the 30-acre campus and going to an organic farm," he said. "They were at the facility for three days and left the city this morning," he added.
This is not the King's first visit to the 'SOUKYA', International Holistic Centre at Samethanahalli, near Whitefield. He celebrated his 71st birthday here in 2019. It is run by Dr Issac Mathai, who is among the few individuals from India invited to attend his coronation as the UK's King. Charles has been a vocal supporter of Ayurveda over the years. He joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his UK visit in April 2018 at the Science Museum in London for the launch of a new Ayurvedic Centre of Excellence, aimed at creating a first-of-its-kind global network for evidence-based research on yoga and Ayurveda.
King Charles' birthday celebrated in Delhi
Earlier last week, the British High Commission in India hosted King Charles' birthday party in the national capital. This gala event was hosted as a tribute to the UK's Head of State, reflecting the enduring ties between the UK and India. The celebration brought together a diverse group of dignitaries, including representatives from the Government of India, Commonwealth nations, and leaders from various sectors such as diplomacy, arts, education, research, business, and sports, an official press release by the British High Commission stated.
The event aimed to highlight the vibrant business links between the two nations. This year's festivities showcased a specially curated menu of British Indian cuisine crafted by Chef Vineet Bhatia MBE, the Ambassador for the GREAT Britain & Northern Ireland campaign. The evening featured music by DJ Lush Lata and interactive displays from some of the UK's leading businesses operating in India, reinforcing the modern partnership between the UK and India.
(With inputs from agency)
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