Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Royal Navy Names First Hindu Chaplain: Bhanu Attri
The UK Royal Navy has appointed its first Hindu chaplain, Bhanu Attri, to provide spiritual support to officers.
Attri, from Himachal Pradesh, underwent a six-week training course, including sea survival and time on a warship.
He's also the first non-Christian chaplain.
His role includes conducting Hindu prayer ceremonies and providing general support.
Attri's appointment reflects the Navy's commitment to diversity and inclusion.
The Hindu Council UK welcomed this appointment, recognizing Attri's experience and ability to foster interfaith relations.
Bhanu Attri, from Himachal Pradesh, is the first Hindu and non-Christian chaplain in the Royal Navy.
Attri completed a six-week officer training program, including sea survival and time on a warship.
He will provide religious guidance and pastoral care to naval officers.
Attri was one of 148 new officers who completed training.
The Hindu Council UK supported Attri's appointment.
- Who
- Bhanu Attri, a 39-year-old from Himachal Pradesh.
- What
- The UK Royal Navy appointed its first Hindu chaplain.
- When
- Last week.
- Where
- UK Royal Navy, Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC) in Dartmouth
- Why
- To provide religious guidance, pastoral care, and moral support to naval officers.
- New Chaplain
- Bhanu Attri
- Origin
- Himachal Pradesh, India
- Role
- Hindu Chaplain
- Training Duration
- Six weeks
- Training Location
- Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC)
- Number of New Officers
- 148
