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President Droupadi Murmu observed ancestral rites at Shvetaganga in Puri and later offered prayers at the Jagannath Temple during her Odisha tour. The rituals, rooted in centuries-old Hindu tradition, highlight her spiritual connection to heritage while reinforcing the cultural significance of the temple visit amid tight security arrangements.
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President Droupadi Murmu’s ongoing six-day Odisha tour reached a spiritual high point on Tuesday as she performed ancestral rituals and prayed at the Jagannath Temple in Puri. The President’s visit drew wide attention, reflecting both her personal devotion and the cultural importance of the sacred town.
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President Murmu began her day at Shvetaganga, a sacred pond near the Jagannath Temple, where she performed the traditional Pind Daan ceremony for her ancestors, guided by temple priests.
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She later proceeded to the Jagannath Temple, offering prayers to Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra at the Ratna Simhasana, along with worship of Mahalaxmi and Devi Vimala.
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The rituals were conducted under tight security, with Odisha Governor Haribabu Kambampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, and Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida accompanying her during the temple visit.
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Large crowds gathered in Puri to witness the President’s visit, reflecting the deep reverence associated with the temple and the ancestral rites performed.
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The Jagannath Temple, a UNESCO-recognized heritage site and one of the Char Dham pilgrimage centers, holds immense cultural and spiritual significance, making the President’s prayers a symbolic gesture of devotion and continuity of tradition.
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Her Odisha tour also includes visits to other religious and academic institutions, underlining the blend of cultural, spiritual, and developmental engagements during her stay.
Sources: Deccan Chronicle, Hindusthan Samachar, UNI
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