Presidential Pilgrimage: Droupadi Murmu's Spiritual Journey in Gayaji

President Droupadi Murmu visited Gayaji, Bihar, to perform ancestral rites at the Vishnupad temple. Welcomed by officials, she undertakes rituals for the peace of her ancestors' souls. Known for the 'pind daan', the temple draws many Hindu devotees during 'pitru paksha' annually for ancestral salvation.

President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Bihar's Gayaji district on Friday to engage in religious rituals at the Vishnupad temple for her ancestors' peace and salvation.

On her arrival at Gayaji airport, Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, and state minister Prem Kumar welcomed the President. Authorities organized extensive security measures for her visit. Her ceremonial activities include the 'pind daan' and 'jal tarpan' rituals, believed to ensure the souls' tranquility and liberation.

The Vishnupad temple, a popular destination during the annual 'pitru paksha', attracts numerous Hindu devotees who perform ancestral rites for their forebears' salvation.

(With inputs from agencies.)