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One of the many tweets from national and international press, MPs, dignitaries, organisations and disciples on UK Welcomes Modi performances of Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London, Bolton and Dhol Academy
One of the many tweets from national and international press, MPs, dignitaries, organisations and disciples on UK Welcomes Modi performances of Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London, Bolton and Dhol Academy
One of the many tweets from national and international press, MPs, dignitaries, organisations and disciples on UK Welcomes Modi performances of Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London, Bolton and Dhol Academy
One of the many tweets from national and international press, MPs, dignitaries, organisations and disciples on UK Welcomes Modi performances of Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London, Bolton and Dhol Academy
One of the many tweets from national and international press, MPs, dignitaries, organisations and disciples on UK Welcomes Modi performances of Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London, Bolton and Dhol Academy
One of the many tweets from national and international press, MPs, dignitaries, organisations and disciples on UK Welcomes Modi performances of Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London, Bolton and Dhol Academy
One of the many tweets from national and international press, MPs, dignitaries, organisations and disciples on UK Welcomes Modi performances of Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London, Bolton and Dhol Academy
One of the many tweets from national and international press, MPs, dignitaries, organisations and disciples on UK Welcomes Modi performances of Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London, Bolton and Dhol Academy
One of the many tweets from national and international press, MPs, dignitaries, organisations and disciples on UK Welcomes Modi performances of Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London, Bolton and Dhol Academy
One of the many tweets from national and international press, MPs, dignitaries, organisations and disciples on UK Welcomes Modi performances of Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London, Bolton and Dhol Academy
One of the many tweets from national and international press, MPs, dignitaries, organisations and disciples on UK Welcomes Modi performances of Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London, Bolton and Dhol Academy
One of the many tweets from national and international press, MPs, dignitaries, organisations and disciples on UK Welcomes Modi performances of Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London, Bolton and Dhol Academy
One of the many tweets from national and international press, MPs, dignitaries, organisations and disciples on UK Welcomes Modi performances of Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London, Bolton and Dhol Academy
One of the many tweets from national and international press, MPs, dignitaries, organisations and disciples on UK Welcomes Modi performances of Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London, Bolton and Dhol Academy
One of the many tweets from national and international press, MPs, dignitaries, organisations and disciples on UK Welcomes Modi performances of Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London, Bolton and Dhol Academy
One of the many tweets from national and international press, MPs, dignitaries, organisations and disciples on UK Welcomes Modi performances of Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London, Bolton and Dhol Academy
One of the many tweets from national and international press, MPs, dignitaries, organisations and disciples on UK Welcomes Modi performances of Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London, Bolton and Dhol Academy
One of the many tweets from national and international press, MPs, dignitaries, organisations and disciples on UK Welcomes Modi performances of Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London, Bolton and Dhol Academy
One of the many tweets from national and international press, MPs, dignitaries, organisations and disciples on UK Welcomes Modi performances of Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London, Bolton and Dhol Academy
One of the many tweets from national and international press, MPs, dignitaries, organisations and disciples on UK Welcomes Modi performances of Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London, Bolton and Dhol Academy
His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree watches the performances of Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band and Dhol Academy live
The official invite is presented to Prime Minister David Cameron at 10 Downing Street
Manoj Ladwa who is responsible for Prime Minister Modi's international relations visits Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kingsbury
Purushottam Mahal is the venue for the numerous band and dhol practices leading up to the UK Welcomes Modi event at Wembley Stadium
Purushottam Mahal is the venue for the numerous band and dhol practices leading up to the UK Welcomes Modi event at Wembley Stadium
Manoj Ladwa addresses all performers and is very impressed by the sheer numbers of young disciples as well as ladies taking part in the performances
Trustees of Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kingsbury officially present an invitation for UK Welcomes Modi event at Wembley Stadium to the UK Prime Minister David Cameron
Trustees of Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kingsbury officially present an invitation for UK Welcomes Modi event at Wembley Stadium to the UK Prime Minister David Cameron
Performers of Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band Bolton and Dhol academy members in front of Wembley Stadium lit up in the UK's red white and blue
Wembley stadium lit up in the colours of the Indian national flag - orange, white and green
An evening of rehersals at Wembley Stadium
The performer's team briefing on arrival in the grand hall at Wembley Stadium
Performers practice
Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London and Bolton and Dhol Academy performers wait to rehearse on the stage at Wembley Stadium
Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London and Bolton and Dhol Academy performers rehearse on stage at Wembley Stadium
The venue with huge artwork for India and the UK covering the football pitch at Wembley Stadium
Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London and Bolton and Dhol Academy performers rehearse on stage at Wembley Stadium
Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London and Bolton and Dhol Academy performers rehearse on stage at Wembley Stadium
Press coverage of the official UK Welcomes Modi Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band car
Disciples are interviewed for local, national, and international press
Disciples are interviewed for local, national, and international press
The view from Wembley Stadium. Can you spot Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kingsbury?
Final polishing for the evening performance
Final polishing for the evening performance
Final polishing for the evening full dress rehearsal performance
Final polishing for the evening full dress rehearsal performance
The full dress rehearsal performance on stage
The full dress rehearsal performance on stage
The full dress rehearsal performance on stage
The full dress rehearsal performance on stage
The full dress rehearsal performance on stage
Performance day has finally arrived. Final polishing.
Performance day has finally arrived. Final polishing.
Performance day has finally arrived. Final polishing.
Performance day has finally arrived. Final polishing.
Performance day has finally arrived. Final polishing.
Disciples give live interviews during practices to various press agencies
The stadium begins to fill. Over 60,000 people are expected to attend this historical venue.
The final group shots before the performance
The final group shots before the performance
Some of the many disciples from London and Bolton who have volunteered their time to support the performances
The stadium begins to fill. Over 60,000 people are expected to attend this historical venue.
The child carrying the UK flag
Young children carrying the UK flag and the Indian flag run around the perimeter of Wembley Stadium and meet on stage, and exchange flags
Young children carrying the UK flag and the Indian flag run around the perimeter of Wembley Stadium and meet on stage, and exchange flags
The Best performance of the Day by Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band and Dhol acedamy. The stadia come to life during the performance and the audiance absolutly loved it.
Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London and Bolton and Dhol Academy perform on stage to the delight of all attending this historical meeting of the leaders of the UK and India
Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London and Bolton and Dhol Academy perform on stage to the delight of all attending this historical meeting of the leaders of the UK and India
Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London and Bolton and Dhol Academy perform on stage to the delight of all attending this historical meeting of the leaders of the UK and India
Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London and Bolton and Dhol Academy perform on stage to the delight of all attending this historical meeting of the leaders of the UK and India
Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London and Bolton and Dhol Academy perform on stage to the delight of all attending this historical meeting of the leaders of the UK and India
Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London and Bolton and Dhol Academy perform on stage to the delight of all attending this historical meeting of the leaders of the UK and India
Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London and Bolton and Dhol Academy perform on stage to the delight of all attending this historical meeting of the leaders of the UK and India
Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London and Bolton and Dhol Academy perform on stage to the delight of all attending this historical meeting of the leaders of the UK and India
Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London and Bolton and Dhol Academy perform on stage to the delight of all attending this historical meeting of the leaders of the UK and India
Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London and Bolton and Dhol Academy perform on stage to the delight of all attending this historical meeting of the leaders of the UK and India
The audience enjoy the performances
Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London and Bolton and Dhol Academy perform on stage to the delight of all attending this historical meeting of the leaders of the UK and India
Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London and Bolton and Dhol Academy perform on stage to the delight of all attending this historical meeting of the leaders of the UK and India
Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London and Bolton and Dhol Academy on the big screen
Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London and Bolton and Dhol Academy perform on stage to the delight of all attending this historical meeting of the leaders of the UK and India
Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band London and Bolton and Dhol Academy perform on stage to the delight of all attending this historical meeting of the leaders of the UK and India
Kanika Kapoor sings a special composition made especially for this event
Dancers perform as Kanika Kapoor sings
After their spectacular performance, band members and volunteers watch the rest of the evening programme from the special box seats
The audience gives a standing ovation as the fantastic extraordinary performance drew to a dramatic close
After their spectacular performance, band members and volunteers watch the rest of the evening programme from the special box seats
The audience light up the stadium with their mobile phones during one of the performances
After their spectacular performance, band members and volunteers watch the rest of the evening programme from the special box seats
UK Prime Minister David Cameron addresses all present at the stadium
Prime Minister Modi covers a number of key topics during his detailed speech
A spectacular fireworks display marks the conclusion to this historical event
A spectacular fireworks display marks the conclusion to this historical event
A spectacular fireworks display marks the conclusion to this historical event
The Indian Prime Minster Narendra Modi bids farewell to the huge audience gathered at Wembley Stadium
The Wembley Stadium arch is lit with the colours from the Indian national flag
The Wembley Stadium arch is lit with the colours from the UK national flag