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PM Modi offers prayers at Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Tamil Nadu

Updated On Jan 20, 2024 01:29 PM IST

PM Modi wore traditional Tamil attire during his visit to the Sri Ranganathaswamy temple in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu on Saturday.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the Sri Ranganathaswamy temple in Sri Rangam, Tamil Nadu, on Saturday. This temple is one of the most important places for worshipping Lord Vishnu. (ANI )

Updated on Jan 20, 2024 01:29 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the Sri Ranganathaswamy temple in Sri Rangam, Tamil Nadu, on Saturday. This temple is one of the most important places for worshipping Lord Vishnu. (ANI )

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During his visit, PM Modi wore a spotless 'veshti' (dhoti) and an 'angavastram' (a shawl) as he prayed with folded hands in the Lord Vishnu temple.  (ANI )

Updated on Jan 20, 2024 01:29 PM IST

During his visit, PM Modi wore a spotless 'veshti' (dhoti) and an 'angavastram' (a shawl) as he prayed with folded hands in the Lord Vishnu temple. (ANI )

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PM Modi was also blessed by an elephant named 'Andal' on the temple premises, which even played a mouth organ. (ANI )

Updated on Jan 20, 2024 01:29 PM IST

PM Modi was also blessed by an elephant named 'Andal' on the temple premises, which even played a mouth organ. (ANI )

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The priests of the temple specially greeted PM Modi with welcome slogans written in Sanskrit on the road, announcing his arrival. (ANI )

Updated on Jan 20, 2024 01:29 PM IST

The priests of the temple specially greeted PM Modi with welcome slogans written in Sanskrit on the road, announcing his arrival. (ANI )

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Expressing happiness on the PM's visit, Chief Priest of the temple Sundar Bhattar said, "All devotees of India are very happy that our PM is visiting Srirangam. Lord Ranganatha is also happy about the PM's visit. Our PM cares for everyone's welfare so is Ranganatha, so it's a blessed occasion for Srirangam. Before this, no Prime Minister has come to Srirangam, this is the first time a PM is visiting here. We all are very proud of his visit." (PTI)

Updated on Jan 20, 2024 01:29 PM IST

Expressing happiness on the PM's visit, Chief Priest of the temple Sundar Bhattar said, "All devotees of India are very happy that our PM is visiting Srirangam. Lord Ranganatha is also happy about the PM's visit. Our PM cares for everyone's welfare so is Ranganatha, so it's a blessed occasion for Srirangam. Before this, no Prime Minister has come to Srirangam, this is the first time a PM is visiting here. We all are very proud of his visit." (PTI)

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Upon his arrival at the temple, PM Modi was greeted by a huge crowd that had gathered along his route. He acknowledged the crowd by waving to them from his vehicle. (PTI)

Updated on Jan 20, 2024 01:29 PM IST

Upon his arrival at the temple, PM Modi was greeted by a huge crowd that had gathered along his route. He acknowledged the crowd by waving to them from his vehicle. (PTI)

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Srirangam Temple, dedicated to Sri Ranganathar, is India's largest temple compound and one of the world's most significant religious complexes. (PTI)

Updated on Jan 20, 2024 01:29 PM IST

Srirangam Temple, dedicated to Sri Ranganathar, is India's largest temple compound and one of the world's most significant religious complexes. (PTI)

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The Ranganathaswamy Temple is believed to have been constructed during the Vijayanagara period (1336-1565). (PTI)

Updated on Jan 20, 2024 01:29 PM IST

The Ranganathaswamy Temple is believed to have been constructed during the Vijayanagara period (1336-1565). (PTI)

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