WATCH: Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple Elephant Plays Mouth Organ For PM Modi In Trichy

PM Narendra Modi became the first prime minister to visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Tiruchirappalli.

The temple elephant in Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Tiruchirappalli played a mouth organ to PM Modi

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Tiruchirappalli on Saturday, marking a historic moment as he became the first prime minister to visit the revered temple. This visit comes ahead of the scheduled inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on Monday. Following his prayers at the temple, PM Modi fed the temple elephant which in turn played a mouth organ to the PM.

 

According to ANI, an elephant at Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Tiruchirappalli blessed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and played a mouth organ as PM visited the temple to offer prayers. PM Narendra Modi is the first prime minister to visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Tiruchirappalli.

#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: An elephant at Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Tiruchirappalli blessed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and played a mouth organ as PM visited the temple to offer prayers.

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Later in the day, PM Modi will perform 'darshan' and 'pooja' in Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram at 2 PM.

On January 21, Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to take part in 'darshan and pooja' at Kothandaramaswamy Temple in Dhanushkodi. In the vicinity of Dhanushkodi, Modi will also make a visit to Arichal Munai, identified as the site believed to be the origin of the construction of the Ram Setu.

Situated in Srirangam, Trichy, the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple stands as one of the oldest and most significant temple complexes in the country. Referenced in ancient texts such as the Puranas and Sangam era texts, this temple is renowned for its architectural splendor, boasting numerous iconic gopurams. The primary deity of the temple Sri Ranganatha Swamy is portrayed in a reclining form representing Bhagwaan Vishnu.