Prez Donates Rs 1 Lakh to Srimandir

Puri (Reporters Today Bureau): After paying obeisance to the living trinity at  Srimandir,  President Ram Nath Kovind donated Rs 1 lakh from his salary for development of the centuries-old temple today. The President along with wife Savita Kovind visited Jagannath temple and offered prayer to the Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Devi. He is the first VVIP to enter the Garbhagriha since 2015.

During the visit,  the President discussed with concerned officials regarding the beautification works underway in the temple surroundings. After arriving in a special chopper at around 9 AM, they were escorted to the shrine accompanied by Governor Ganeshi Lal and Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Elaborate arrangements were made in the pilgrim town for the President’s visit. All makeshift shops on Bada Danda from Medical Square to the temple were shut during the time.