WATCH: PM Modi Offers Prayer At Veerbhadra Temple In Andhra Pradesh's Lepakshi

On Wednesday, PM Modi said he would pray at Guruvayur Temple, Thriprayar Shree Ramaswami Temple and address a public meeting in Kochi.

Later, Modi will arrive in Palasamudram to participate in the scheduled programs.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at Veerbhadra Temple at Lepakshi in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday. The PM is set to hear verses from the Ranganatha Ramayan, which is in Telugu.

According to ANI, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits and offers prayers at the Veerbhadra Temple in Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh.

 

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits and offers prayers at the Veerbhadra Temple in Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh pic.twitter.com/vsCM4UIKbQ

— ANI (@ANI) January 16, 2024

 

Taking to X, PM Modi said, Over the next two days, I will be among the people of Andhra Pradesh and Kerala. Today, 16th January, I will have the opportunity to pray at the Veerbhadra Temple, Lepakshi. I will also hear verses from the Ranganatha Ramayan, which is in Telugu."

"Thereafter, I will inaugurate the new campus of National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes & Narcotics. On the 17th, I will pray at the Guruvayur Temple, Thriprayar Shree Ramaswami Temple and address a public meeting in Kochi where key projects will be inaugurated," he said. 

Situated in the temple town of Lepakshi in Sri Satyasai district, the ancient temple is celebrated for its mythological grandeur, featuring shrines dedicated to various deities such as Lord Shiva, Vishnu, Papanatheswara, Raghunatha, Rama, and others.

While visiting National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes & Narcotics (NACIN), the Prime Minister will explore different departments, interact with construction workers and participate in planting saplings. The NACIN inauguration will be graced by the presence of Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer and Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy.

 
NACIN stands as the apex institute of the Government of India focusing on capacity building in the realm of indirect taxes. It plays a vital role by providing training to officers not only within the country but also from various nations in areas such as customs, drug laws, and environmental protection.