Tycoon Sudhir facilitates Bageshwar Dham's Head Priest Pandit Shastri meeting with Uganda’s PM Nabanja.

The Head Priest of Bageshwar Dham, Pandit Dhirendra Shastri, also known as Bageshwar Dham Sarkar, during a tour in Uganda, met Uganda's Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, led by Uganda’s richest Businessman, Sudhir Ruparelia, held on August 17, 2025.

During the courtesy meeting, Nabbanja expressed her desire to build a Bageshwar Dham temple in Uganda while applauding Shastri's welfare works. Dhirendra Shastri in return invited her to visit Bageshwar Dham.

She was informed that Bageshwar Dham is providing marriage services for poor daughters and Annapurna seva (food service) for thousands of people daily.

Dhirendra Shastri with Rt. Hon. Nabanja

Dhirendra Shastri said, “The Indian way of life and the path of Sanatan is the best way for world peace. Only a Sanatani considers the entire world as their family and wishes for its welfare. We need to understand and adopt such a great culture. Bageshwar Dham respects all those who are working for humanity across the world.”

Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, who has been championing the recognition of Asians as an official Ugandan tribe, described the visit as “a bridge of cultures” and an opportunity to strengthen bilateral ties beyond business in both countries. During the meeting, he was flanked by businessman and politician Sanjay Tanna.

Dhirendra Shastri, the previous day had participated in Independence Day celebrations On August 15, as the chief guest in the Independence Day celebrations at India House in Uganda.

He said that India follows the spirit of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'. Our country is rich in both knowledge and defense. India can give its life for someone when needed and also knows how to respond by entering someone's house to correct them.

The meeting facilitated by Sudhir continues to exhibit the various ways champions Uganda and the Indian community to unify in business and relationships between the two religious communities.  

During the meeting