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UK Royal Navy gets first Hindu chaplain
Attri, who has long served as a Hindu priest in London, will now provide spiritual and pastoral guidance to Royal Navy personnel.
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Malvika Choudhary - Wed, 20, Aug 2025
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The Royal Navy / royalnavy.mod.uk
The United Kingdom’s Royal Navy has appointed its first-ever Hindu chaplain, marking a significant step towards religious diversity in the naval forces.
Bhanu Attri, 39, originally from Himachal Pradesh and now based in Essex, will offer spiritual guidance to fellow officers based on Hinduism. His appointment follows a rigorous training programme including six weeks of officer instruction, four weeks at sea aboard HMS Iron Duke, and three weeks focused on the role of a military chaplain.
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“To become the first ever Hindu chaplain in the Fleet is a profound honour,” Attri said. “As a Hindu brought up in India the chance to represent individuals from other diverse religions brings meaningful representation for the Hindu community and reflects the Navy’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and spiritual care for all. My family feels immense pride, a pride grounded in generations of faith, service, and resilience.”
Attri, who has long served as a Hindu priest in London, will now provide spiritual and pastoral guidance to Royal Navy personnel, including the growing Hindu community within the UK’s armed forces.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu congratulated him, calling the achievement “a matter of pride and inspiration not only for Himachal but for the entire country.”
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